You may have heard that Pilates is one of the safest forms of exercise. Or perhaps you’ve been advised to avoid certain movements, or even exercise altogether, because of an injury or orthopaedic condition. So, does having a medical condition mean Pilates is no longer an option? Not necessarily. Exercise is not one-size-fits-all, and Pilates is no exception. As Pilates …
I was diagnosed with osteoporosis shortly after menopause, at the age of 52. Like many women, I was shocked. I had spent most of my life exercising, eating well and working in the fitness industry. I genuinely believed I was doing everything right. My first reaction was disbelief. Why me? What does this mean? What happens next? There were tears, …
Scoliosis manifests as a lateral curved spine, often resembling an ‘S’ or ‘C’ curve, accompanied by vertebrae rotation that affects posture. This condition can pull the spine, hips, pelvis, and shoulders out of alignment, causing significant pain. In scoliosis, the muscles on one side of the spine are tense and taut, while on the other side, they are lax and …
Most people will experience some sort of a back pain or discomfort during their lifespan. Why does this and how can we avoid being one of these people? The amount of back pain people experience is alarming, it is raising every day and has started to become a new pandemic. People lead more sedentary lifestyles, spending most of the day …