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14 Jan 5 Pilates exercises to improve your posture
Do you struggle with poor posture? Pilates is an effective way to improve poor posture by strengthening the core, increasing flexibility, enhancing body awareness, and targeting specific postural imbalances. With regular practice, Pilates can help you achieve better posture and reduce your risk of pain and...
17 Nov High Heels – High Risk!
The party season often means dusting off the perfect pair of heels to complete your outfit for a special event. While some (unfortunate) women wear heels every day for work, many of us live in flat shoes for the majority of the year. There is...
22 Aug Pain in the Lats?
The latissimus dorsi is one of the largest muscles in your back, connected to many parts of your body, such as your spine, ribs, and pelvis. It’s sometimes referred to as your lats and is known for its large, flat “V” shape. It spans the...
19 Jul Beating Winter back pain
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25 May Body in Focus – Frozen Shoulder
What exactly is Frozen Shoulder and who's most likely to get it? Also known as adhesive capsulitis, Frozen Shoulder is a condition characterised by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. Signs and symptoms typically begin gradually, worsen over time and then resolve, usually within one...
15 Apr Body in Focus – Tech Neck
For the month of April, we are taking a deep dive into the all too common hunching over a phone, device or computer - commonly referred to as "Tech Neck" or "Text Neck". In a nutshell, it's neck pain that’s caused by repetitive strain and...
26 Mar Body in Focus – Glute Muscles
For the month of March, we've delved into the mighty trio that makes up the Glute muscles. By teaching you where they are located and how to activate and strengthen, we can make sure the largest muscle in your body isn't also the laziest -...
15 Nov Why your body is like a game of Jenga
We recently came across an excellent article on Smart Healthy Women focusing on body alignment (one of our favourite topics of discussion in the Pilates studio, and with our Structural Integration clients.) The article looks at how pain manifesting somewhere in our body is usually because...