The Sixth Sense
You know them. Five senses of sight, sound, scent, taste and touch. Now a sixth emerges – the sense of proprioception or knowing where your body is in space. Like the eyes for sight or ears for hearing, the anatomic structure for proprioception is the fascia. In its’ capacity as a multidimensional body wide web, […]
Equipment Pilates: Five Reasons to Give It a Try
Almost anyone can do it. The configuration of the Pilates equipment (Reformer, Tower, Chair, Cadillac & Barrels) gives you support where you need it and challenges you where you are strong. The repertoire can run the gamut from athletic conditioning of top athletes to restoration of posture and function in de-conditioned individuals. Many modifications are […]
Pilates helps chronic low back pain
Pilates for chronic low back pain. If you have a chronic stiff and achy back, it is highly likely that pilates exercise will help. If back pain limits you from playing the sports you love (like golf), pilates exercise will allow you to play harder and longer. If you have a chronic stiff and achy […]
Back Pain and the Multifidus
Physical Therapy for Back Pain If you’ve ever had physical therapy for back pain, you know the “bird dog” exercise. The one where you kneel on all fours and extend opposite arm and leg. A superb exercise and one we use in the Studio frequently to prevent low back pain. One of the muscles targeted […]
Oh My Aching Back
One false move and we end up with an aching back. It seems the holiday season brings out the worst in our bodies. It’s too easy to overindulge by eating too much, drinking too much and skimping on sleep & exercise. One false move and we end up with an aching back. Low back pain […]
Pilates Improves Posture
Good posture looks healthy and confident on the outside - and feels free of pain and stiffness on the inside. In anatomical terms, good posture results from strengthening, lengthening and balancing opposing muscle groups to maintain biomechanical efficiency.
Pilates Relieves Back Pain
A research article published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy showed that Pilates-based therapeutic exercise significantly decreased pain and disability in patients with chronic low back pain (J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2006; 36:472-484).
