Pilates
Low Back Pain
Many people, up to 60% of adults, will likely experience low back pain. Exercise is often recommended to treat and manage low back pain. Fear of reinjury or that movement increases pain or worsens the problem are probably the most common words I hear. Resuming normal...
Forward Head Posture
Working in the world of movement and manual therapy is a privilege. It gives me the skills and tools to help people strengthen their bodies and facilitate healing or soothe and comfort them, and I also have the opportunity to educate people. I have this posture. Many...
Isometric Exercise
This week opened up a great conversation around isometric exercise. My clients are keen on doing the right kind of exercise at the right time in the right way. They are very knowledgeable. We had a great discussion about isometric exercise after a few had seen...
Jack Of All Trades
Who are you ? I know a little about lots of things. I have done extensive training in a few modalities but do not have an in depth knowledge of the subject, like reformer pilates for instance. I do not have years of experience gained from teaching this method. My...
Pilates – The Benefits
Pilates - what are the benefits and why join me as a clinical pilates practitioner? Up to 90% of the population suffers low back pain at some point. Many recover within six weeks. A study has estimated that chronic low back pain occurs in 85-90% of patients, meaning...
To Stretch Or Not To Stretch
I included a stretch and relax session in my programme every Friday for two years. It always has the fewest participants, and a common comment is, "you are not really doing anything". Every movement we make is dependent on the range of motion we have available at each...
Hypopressives – Is It For Me?
What is it? The Greek word "hypo" means under (or less and adding pressure). Hypopressive Breathing and Postural Exercise The technique first came about in the 1980s when developed as Abdominal Hypopressive Technique by Marcel Caufriez. Caufriez developed the...