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When your joints are stacked well, forces travel through the body more evenly. That usually means less strain on the body that complains the loudest (knees, hips, spine, and shoulders). Below is a brief, evidence-informed overview of why alignment matters, what the research reveals about biomechanics and pain, and how Pilates, both classical and contemporary, teaches alignment in practice. Standing Side splits on the Pilates reformer. Why body alignment matters: a quick bi