Blog
New Year , New You
That old cliche gets rolled out every January but let's face it it is a time we all make some resolutions to eat less and exercise more. I certainly feel a stumbling block to people starting and carrying on an exercise programme is previous injury or pain. This acts as a barrier to starting new e...
How Can I Cure My Hangover ?
Sorry to say but it is that time of year when an extra drink or 2 seems like a good idea until the following morning and as we all know the recovery time is so much longer the older we get!So when your reaching for the alka seltza and heading for the couch bear in mind to get the blood flowing a...
Can Pilates Help With My Tension Headaches ?
Can Pilates help with tension headaches? I think the answer is yes!Learn how to use the deep muscles that should be supporting your upper body and release those muscles that should be used to move your neck and shoulders.The combination of the basic principles of alignment, breathing and using yo...
Low Back Pain Guidelines
The consensus statement across international low back pain guidelines highlights the importance for clinicians to promote and advise people to remain active during an episode of low back painwww.nice.org.uk/pdf/CG88fullguideline.pdf NICE guidelines recommend that people with Low Back Pain (LBP...
My back feels stiff when I wake up-help!
This is a common problem and people always want to know : Can they exercise in bed? My advice would be, do a few easy movements in lying and sitting, such as:1.Hugging your knees gently into your chest and hold for the count of 10 while you take easy breaths2. Have your knees bent and your feet t...
