For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a bad back. The feeling – more of a dull ache, less of a burning pain – has plagued me for so long that I’ve adapted to it and accepted that this is just the ...
“Most of the time, unless it’s a disc problem, back pain is due to lack of movement,” says Boswell. “With sedentary or desk-bound people, they are just not moving their spine enough.” “I see this ...
Pilates teachers rarely complain about lower-back pain. Why? It's not because they aren't chained to their desks all day—though I'm sure that helps. It's because they know how to strengthen weak spots ...
Piano technician Jim Cannon spends a lot of time tuning and repairing instruments around Houston. But you're just as likely to find the Klein resident at a Pilates studio at the head of the class.
It’s been 25 years since I last did a Pilates class, and now I’m remembering why I strayed for so long. The movements are precise, the positions very specific and the classes can be eye-wateringly ...
A few years ago, when several workers at a local plant reported lower back pain, one of the bosses requested I look at the situation to determine the problem and how to improve things. After studying ...
Pilates strengthens neglected postural muscles and promotes body awareness. It helps correct imbalances caused by long hours ...
It’s a real pain in the back. An estimated 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives — and for around 16 million of those adults, the issue is chronic and with no easy ...
Lower back and hip pain is common. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 619 million people live with lower back pain and it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. But ...
Pilates emphasises on core stability, precise breathing, and mindful movements, which makes it ideal for those over 60 facing age-related challenges.
Explore the latest evidence from UNSW Sydney and NeuRA on non-drug, non-surgical treatments for acute and chronic low back pain (LBP). Based on a Cochrane review of over 97,000 participants, discover ...