Why Pilates Is One of the Safest and Most Effective Forms of Exercise for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common concern for a number of different populations, including ageing adults, post-menopausal women and those with low bone density. Whilst many sufferers may wonder whether movement is wise, exercise for Osteoporosis is very beneficial, and Pilates is a low-impact, evidence-backed approach which supports bone health, strength and confidence. Read on to find […]
Keeping active and flexible: Pilates in older age
It’s important to stay active as we age, for both our physical and mental health, and more and more people are turning to Pilates in older age. Pilates is a gentle but powerful form of exercise which can help to reduce stiffness, improve our balance, joint pain and muscle loss. In our blog we explain […]
FAQs for Pilates and back pain
As a highly qualified and experienced Pilates instructor, over the years I’ve heard lots of the same FAQs for Pilates and back pain. Often those who are thinking about starting Pilates, or even those who are already practicing it, have the same questions about the exercises and their function, so I thought that this month […]
Pilates for back pain: why does it help?
Back pain is an incredibly common problem, and many are now looking into Pilates for back pain to reduce their symptoms. NHS England report that back pain is the largest single cause of disability in the UK, so it’s no wonder that so many are looking for options to both prevent it and reduce their […]
Practicing Pilates for chronic conditions and pain
Pilates is a form of exercise with a huge range of benefits for all of life, and increasingly many people are using Pilates for chronic conditions and pain. Chronic pain is a term which describes prolonged experiences of pain, usually defined as three months or more, where constant pain signals are given, and the brain […]