Pilates Articles to support your health and wellness
February 01, 2020
The Classical 34-No.13 Single Leg Kicks
No.13 Single Leg Kicks
The mat work that we do in session is all based upon the original 34 exercises devised by Joseph Pilates.
We then add in small equipment to help or challenge you and add variety to our sessions. Let's look at No.13 Single leg Kicks.
January 01, 2020
The Classical 34-No.12 The Swan Dive
No.12 The Swan Dive
The mat work that we do in session is all based upon the original 34 exercises devised by Joseph Pilates.
We then add in small equipment to help or challenge you and add variety to our sessions. Let's look at No.12 The Swan Dive.
November 01, 2019
The Classical 34-No.10 The Corkscrew
No.10 The Corkscrew
The mat work that we do in session is all based upon the original 34 exercises devised by Joseph Pilates.
We then add in small equipment to help or challenge you and add variety to our sessions. here's a peek at No.10 The Corkscrew.
September 30, 2019
Therapy Pilates Corner October 2019-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
So how does it feel when you try to flex your wrist or put any load on it? If it is quite painful you may have some nerve tethering and inflammation which can be related to carpal tunnel syndrome. Take a look at the full article here.
August 31, 2019
Therapy Pilates Corner September 2019- Tennis Elbow
So how are your elbows? We have lots of clients come along complaining of elbow discomfort. One of the most common causes of this is Tennis Elbow( Lateral Epicondylitis) even if like me you never even play tennis! Take a look at this article for help and support using the Pilates method.
October 14, 2018
Exercising on your Back during Pregnancy
We all know we need to modify exercise during pregnancy, not least to accommodate the baby bump! But did you know that you need to ensure you feel well and happy whilst lying on your back?
Heard of Supine Hypotensive Syndrome?
Find out here all you need to know to deal with this during your pregnancy.
September 19, 2018
Which Exercises to Avoid when you’re Post Natal
So your bundle of joy has finally arrived and you couldn’t be more delighted. You spend your days nursing and tending to your little one; and then a thought occurs to you that at some point you should start to look after yourself too.
So it’s off to the gym you go…..or is it? Check out our 3 main things to avoid once baby is here
August 31, 2018
Compensations in the body
Do you have re-occurring niggles? Do you feel that you’ve “healed” only to “break” again quickly and easily?
Well your body is an amazing piece of biomechanical engineering and will do it’s best to work around any problems- at least for a period of time, and then you feel the hurt or pain again.
June 30, 2018
Pelvic Floor-The Baked Bean Can Connection!
Well where do we start with the pelvic floor?! Many people simply think it is an area that must be trained in post-natal women- which indeed it does BUT it is also a key component of our deep core so needs to be trained by everyone. There is also a group of people that may need to consider how they get their pelvic floor muscles to relax as they can be switched on too much. (hypertonic)
May 31, 2018
What is your Core?
So many people come to a Pilates session because they’ve been advised or believe they need to strengthen their core. They are then often surprised that our sessions do not consist solely of abdominal exercises. Why is this? Well it is simply because the abdominal group of muscles is not the core.
February 25, 2018
Back Care & Exercise
A controlled, gradual exercise program is an effective way of managing your back.
While a typical response to back pain is to take it easy—either staying in bed or at least stopping any strenuous activity—resting for more than a day or two can undermine healing and worsen pain.
November 08, 2017
Parenting Can Be A Pain!
Written by Catherine Silcock M.Sc. D.C, this article gives you some helpful advice to help parents cope with the physical demands of parenthood.
August 09, 2017
Jo Everill-Taylor BSc(hons) is a Level 4 qualified Lower Back Pain Specialist Instructor as well as a Pilates Coach and Biomechanics Trainer. Here she gives you help and advice to look after your back.
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