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FAQs for Lumbar fusion and Pilates after back surgery
Have you recently had a lumbar fusion? Maybe you have been told you need one and want to try to avoid it? Or maybe…
Pilates for posture – Is Pilates good for posture?
Do you sit down all day? Do you complain about how bad your posture is? Are you wondering how Pilates can help your posture?…
Everything You Need To Know About The Anatomy Of The Spine And Pilates
Do you have back pain which will not go away? Do you always get back pain when you are doing abs exercises? Have you…
3 Kegel Pelvic floor Pilates exercises for men: Here’s how to strengthen pelvic floor
When we think of pelvic floor exercises, we typically think of those being just for women, however, pelvic floor exercises for men can be…
How to do a Pilates Roll Up for beginners + Benefits and Progression
The Pilates Roll Up is a staple of Pilates mat classes. If you attend them regularly, you’ll have performed this exercise (and variations of…
How To Set Pilates Goals For Yourself
Have you just started a rehabilitation programme and been asked about what your goals are? Do you have difficulty knowing the answer? Have you…
How to avoid this common mistake in Pilates reformer footwork + Positions and Variations
Footwork on the reformer is a fundamental Pilates exercise. And as such, it is usually one of the first exercises you learn. It is…
What are the best breathing exercises for people with COPD?
COPD is a common lung disease that affects over 1 million people in the UK. The COPD foundation and the NHS recommend breathing exercises…
Pilates For Chronic Conditions And Pain
Are you fed up with being in constant pain? Are you tired of feeling much older than you are? Do you want to become…
Spine Injections – Your Questions Answered
Have you recently had a spine injection to relieve pain? Maybe you have been told you need one and want to know more about…
FAQs for Back Injuries
Have you been struggling with back pain that just will not go away? Maybe you have been to physio and it has not quite…
How To Do The Femur Arc Pilates Exercise
Are you pregnant or have recently had a baby? Do you want to strengthen your core to help support your back? Are you…