She Felt a Pop in Her Neck During Pilates—Her Spine Had Sprung a Leak

The article describes a woman who experienced severe headaches after a Pilates class, initially treated as a pulled muscle but later discovered to be caused by a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak in her spine. The leak was traced back to her exercise session, marking a rare but growing body of evidence linking physical activity to such medical issues. Though no precise location of the tear was found, she recovered with rest and medication, highlighting the hidden risks even low-impact workouts can pose.