The 5 Best Pilates Spine Correctors

This wiki has been updated 20 times since it was first published in January of 2019. To reap the full benefits of Pilates, you need to do it at least twice a week. But getting to the studio that often is a challenge, and investing in a reformer can be quite cost prohibitive. One of these correctors is a more affordable piece of portable equipment that can assist you in your home mat workouts while keeping your spine supported and in alignment. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 20 times since it was first published in January of 2019. To reap the full benefits of Pilates, you need to do it at least twice a week. But getting to the studio that often is a challenge, and investing in a reformer can be quite cost prohibitive. One of these correctors is a more affordable piece of portable equipment that can assist you in your home mat workouts while keeping your spine supported and in alignment. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Stamina Barrel

The Stamina Barrel (appx. $199) is a robust piece of equipment constructed with a heavy-duty steel frame and finished in oak, with foam padding on all the weight-bearing surfaces. The metal handles make it easy to carry and help with positioning for some exercises.

Professional quality
Ideal for short and average heights
Comes with a workout video

2. Balanced Body Arc

The versatile Balanced Body Arc (appx. $159) has an ingenious design and asymmetrical shape that allows it to accommodate a wide range of body types. The step part separates, so you can use each piece for a variety of exercises, and it even functions as a wedge on the brand's reformer.

Two pieces fit together securely
Weighs less than 4 pounds
Completely recyclable

3. Stott Arc Barrel Deluxe

The Stott Arc Barrel Deluxe (around $355) is an abbreviated version with a smaller footprint. You won't be able to do all the same exercises without the step portion, but the barrel features a gentle curve to help lengthen the spine, especially for beginners.

Baltic birch side panels
Built-in contoured handles
Weighs less than 15 pounds

4. Balanced Body Contour

The Balanced Body Contour (about $525) features an elongated arc and a more rounded step for extra comfort and support for larger users. The curve on this model is less pronounced than is typical, making it ideal for those who are less flexible.

Both dowel and cutout handholds
Spring kit can be added for variety
Shipping cost is very high

5. Stott Spine Correct

The Stott Spine Correct (around $575) will make an attractive addition to your home gym, with modern styling and smooth, maple handles. The platform is slanted at the ideal angle to help align and mobilize the spine while completing your workout.

Dense foam padding
Helps improve posture
Priced much higher than other models

Last updated by Tina Morna Freitas

Tina Morna Freitas is a writer who lives in Chicago with her family and three cats. She has a B.A. in anthropology with a minor in English, and has built a freelance career over the years in writing and digital marketing. Her passions for cooking, decorating and home improvement contribute to her extensive knowledge of all things kitchen and home goods. In addition, her 20 years as a parent inform her expertise in the endless stream of toys and equipment that inevitably takes over the homes of most parents. She also enjoys gardening, making and sipping margaritas, and aspires to be a crazy cat lady once all the children are grown.

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