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Even when you have back pain that is being medically treated, it helps to understand the psychological factors that impact your pain-and treatment outcomes. Why chronic back pain is connected to your “head” When your physical movement is compromised it can cause...

The idea of not having a healthy, toned and robust pelvic floor wasn’t part of my discourse until after I had a baby. Looking back I recall downplaying its importance, determined that it wouldn’t stop me. After all, I just had a baby.

It seems counter intuitive that the diaphragm moves downward upon inhalation.  After all, when we inhale, the ribcage lifts and draws upwards as well as to the side and back.  And yet, the diaphragm moves down, freeing up the lungs, allowing them to expand as well as...

Have you ever thought about having massage therapy but haven’t quite got around to booking the appointment? Or maybe you’ve contemplated the idea of taking up Pilates but you’re just not sure what you’ll get back for your time and effort?

Pilates was not my first passion.  I only discovered it after a lengthy battle with a recurring shoulder injury that resulted from the combination of a desk job, using the mousepad regularly and a stressful time in my life. I was willing to try anything that could...

If you are new to Pilates you should know that it has been around for a while,  its origins in Mönchengladbach, a small town near Dusseldorf, Germany,  where Joseph Hubertus Pilates was born. Pilates was an eccentric inventor who believed in the power of the mind well...

Muscle imbalance and injuries related to cycling either progress with time as a result of improper bike fit or develop due to repeat movement and overuse. Understanding the role of connective tissue and how it influences postural imbalances is important in addressing...

Stretching has become so fashionable with yoga, yoga wear products and social feeds keeping us fit 'n healthy. But stretching goes far beyond trends. It keeps muscle tissue pliable and nutrient / oxygen rich, helps to release tension from holding patterns as well as...

What would you think of an exercise modality that improves your posture, strength, flexibility, agility, balance, cognitive functions and mood? Read on to find out 5 top reasons to do Pilates: Pilates is well known for developing body awareness and intrinsic strength...