Pilates Classes For Back Pain
In our classes we teach a modified /modernised form of Pilates developed by the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI). APPI Pilates exercises have been designed so that adverse pressures on the discs and ligaments in the lower back, as can occurr with some more traditional forms of Pilates, are avoided. This makes our Pilates classes relatively gentle but hightly effective for safely building strong core muscles that support the spine. Our classes are highly suitable for people recovering from low back pain or for people wishing to improve posture and muscle balance throughout the body.
All APPI trained instructors must be qualified osteopaths or physiotherapists (or similar). Our APPI trained instructor is Robert Shanks, principal of our Chigwell Practice and co-founding director of Spine Plus Clinics. Robert currently holds regular classes every Tuesday morning at 10:30 am at the Air Yoga Studio in South Woodford (where we also have a clinic). Please visit www.air-yoga.co.uk for reservations and more information.
Robert is also available for one to one session (please contact our Chigwell Practice for more info, (020) 8501 0937.
Our Therapies and Services
Osteopathy & PhysiotherapyHands on soft tissue and joint manipulation together with expert advice.
Cranial OsteopathyVery gentle movement applied to the head and spine - as used in children and babies.
Sports & Remedial MassageDeep tissue massage to relieve muscular tension, reduce swelling, reduce muscular fatigue etc.
Medical Acupuncture & MyotherapyFor muscular Trigger Points and myofascial referred pain.
PilatesClasses or 1:1.
Spinal Decompression and IDD Therapy
Computerized spinal distraction machines that target specific damaged discs in the lower back and neck.
Rehab ExercisesWhen you book to see one of our our expert physios or osteopaths we can show the correct exercises to help with your problem and even send you video clip illustrations.