It is very commonly thought that back pain is mainly caused by the degree of lumbar curvature (lumbar lordosis), pelvic rotation or leg...

Very moved to have received this testimony from a client today.

These conditions, whilst both referencing "myalgia" which means "muscle pain", are not the same. Whilst certain aspects of these...

Pilates is known for it's focus on abdominal engagement. It is often explicitly cued during classes. The general challenge with this...

Diastasis recti, or separation of stomach muscles, occurs - most often - during pregnancy. Sometimes, these muscles do not come back...

Of course you do! It's been drummed into our heads, for all the right reasons, since childhood. And thank goodness for that. If we don't...

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by pain, sleep disturbances and general fatigue. Doctors recommend exercise within the...

You will not hear me cue "exhale and press bellybutton to spine" in our Pilates classes. Why? Firstly, this is not a very specific...

Some people think that Pilates is all about holding your abdominals in all the time. After all, Pilates is supposed to give you strong...

New research has just been published highlighting exactly how osteoarthritis is helped by movement. The long story: The researchers show...

The human body performs at its best when we strike the right balance between stability and mobility. The pelvis and lumbar spine, which...

A couple of weeks ago we started exploring the subject of scoliosis. In this post we will talk about the role of spinal muscles in this...

What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a condition where the spine shows some degree of curvature. It can be primarily to the left, right, or...

Pilates is well known for its focus on breathing. It's in fact one of the key principles as highlighted by Joseph Pilates, and...

Pain is a complex matter. Most of us have suffered from it during our lives. But what exactly does our body tell us when we feel it? We...

Osteoporosis, or low bone density, and osteopenia, which is decreased bone density, are conditions which predispose one to a risk of...

What is your "Core"? The answer to this is not actually straightforward. Some think of this as one’s abdominals only – cue the...

To stretch or not to stretch, that is the question. Or is it? The most recent research is showing that there is no measurable benefit in...

If you hyperextend your knees and elbows, can bend your fingers back more than anyone you know, seem to have joints prone to...

Do you have a tighter hip on one side? If you lie on your back, place the soles of your feet together and let your knees fall out to the...