Pilates

Pilates For Back Problems

Research suggests that just a 3% drop in the function of the core muscles of the trunk can lead to instability and adverse shearing or micromovments between the vertbebrae of the spine which can lead to back pain and associated problem may eventually contribute to problems such as degenerative spinal discs, sciatica and spondylolisthesis (vertebral shift). Furthermore there is strong evidence that one of the direct physiological consequences of back pain is that the body switches off the signals to these muscles and stops them working properly. Therefore for some people conunteracting this with precise exercises to swtich these muscles back on and improve the "core stability" of the trunk may be an essential part of recovery from back pain and a way of protecting against the chances of problems later down the line.

Pilates For The Whole Body

Improving the muscle balance thoughout the whole body can  be very beneficial. For example the shoulder and shoulder blade sits on the middle back and so the posture and muscle balance of the back and whole shoulder girdle can an important impact on shoulder pain, neck problems and even arm problems.

One to One or Classes

 We currently offer one to one Pilates and corrective postural exercise presciption from Veena Kudhail and Robert Shanks at our Chigwell Clinic. Group Pilates classes are held by our Chigwell Clinic practice principal and company director Robert Shanks at a nearby location.

See out Pilates Classes page for more details.