5 Different Ideas For A Healthier Valentines Day

With Valentines Day just around the corner, now would be the perfect time to start planning what you want to buy for your loved one – so when Valentines Day comes round, you’re not in trouble! But the question always is – what do you get? Another cheesy heart-shaped box of chocolates? A traditional bouquet […]
Improve Posture & Reduce Pain – Pilates and Posture Principles for Health – Part 3

In the third and final part of our “How does Pilates improve posture series” I am going to conclude with some practical examples on how you can begin to improve your posture. But first, why don’t we recap the top 3 reasons to begin practicing good posture: Although practicing posture principles does require an effort, […]
Improve Posture & Reduce Pain – Pilates and Posture Principles for Health – Part 2

A lot of my patients come to the clinic wondering exactly how Pilates will benefit them and I get asked this question all the time: But I exercise regularly, shouldn’t that be enough to improve my posture? And it is a good question. Logically, you would think that if you exercise and get strong, your […]
Improve Posture & Reduce Pain – Pilates and Posture Principles for Health – Part 1

I often get asked by my clients “Should I practice Pilates to improve my posture? Quite simply, the answer is a resounding YES! Pilates exercises can be a wonderful way to help change your postural habits. Pilates improves your fitness, gives you better body awareness, improves breathing and concentration and reinforces good postural habits. Pilates […]
Can Pilates Improve My Posture and Help Prevent Upper Back Pain?

This is the kind of thing we hear in the clinic all the time and you’ll be happy to know, Your doctor’s absolutely right. Extremely poor posture can be causing your chronic upper back pain. And, yes, Pilates can definitely help you maintain good posture, which in turn can help improve your back pain.