We had a client recently attend the practice that had an interesting but common story that we thought we would share. Jan* is 66 years old, she is retired and looks after her grandkids two days a week. For a few years, Jan* had been managing nasty knee pain that had been gradually getting worse. […]
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How Can Pilates Help My Low Back Pain?
Pilates uses specific equipment, with spring resistance and pulleys that allows the body’s correct posture and movement patterns to be retrained. These movements can be customised to the individual, with emphasis on control of the injured or weak areas. Pilates provides an excellent foundation for safe and efficient movement, minimising stress on injured structures, promoting […]
Pilates and Baby Boomers
Pilates is of great benefit to those that are 50 or older, as we mature maintaining our core strength is the foundation of a healthy body. Your core strength supports your spine whilst building up the smaller muscle groups is also of importance, because this removes some of the strain from your larger muscles. Pilates […]