Hip Movement & Lower Back Pain

"Hip movement & lower back pain"  Anyone who has been to my sessions before will know I'm very big on treating the cause and not the injury. We can go on for years treating the injury and never heal or continue having problems till we get down to the nitty gritty. The quality of our tissues will depend on the way we move, heal, respond etc  Today i am addressing the relationship between the range of motion between the hips and how it can correspond with the lower back.  "The hip flexor region has an incredible effect on the body's structure, especially posture. For e.g  the thigh muscles are the largest group of muscles in the body, they tend to do a lot of work without any conscious effort involved.From when we are babies with our legs in the air, to the time we crawl, to the time we walk, run or jump, the thigh muscles are continuously engaged as in the rest of the   body. Continuously over exposing these muscle areas to over exertion without opposite relief (such as stretching) can cause problems including back pain as we grow into adulthood. When the muscles of the upper thigh are  dominate they tend to tilt the pelvis into anterior forward position. This in turn, tends to create a small arch in the lower back lengthening the lower abdominals and causing the hip flexors to become over excited and also stretch and accentuate the arch in the small of the back. Although the mid and upper abdominal may appear flat, they may not be working hard enough to counter the strength in the hip flexors that pull the spine forwards. The imbalance can cause considerable back pain." Read the full article here For more details please call 0800 246 1251 or email info@pilates4sport.com

"Half Foam Roller & Garuda Course "  We are now approaching our last six week course for 2015. Our Clinical Mat classes will focus on the half roller for six consecutive weeks and our Garuda Yoga will focus on Myofascial Yoga movements.   Monday Class Start date 5.30 pm - 6.30pm Clinical pilates mat & half foam roller 6 consecutive weeks £42 Starts Mon 2nd Nov 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm Clinical Pilates mat & half foam roller 6 consecutive weeks £42 Starts Mon 2nd Nov 7.30 pm -  8.30 pm Garuda Yoga 6 consecutive weeks £42 Starts  Mon 2nd Nov What is Clinical Pilates Mat ?  Doing Pilates mat on a half foam roller is great way to work on your core stability and strength. The half roller provides height and can assist with relaxing over exited muscles as well as assisting and firing up inhibited areas by providing an unstable surface. About 8 in 10 people have one or more bouts of low back pain. In most cases, it is not due to a serious disease or serious back problem, and the exact cause of the pain is not clear. This is called nonspecific lower back pain.  The usual advice is to keep active, and do normal activities as much as possible.  In most cases, the pain disappears within six weeks but may come back (recur) from time to time. Chronic (persistent) pain develops in some cases and further treatment may then be needed. Clinical Pilates is taught by an STOTT ISP (injury-specialist populations) teacher or an APPI Physio trained teacher. This class is suitable for both post and ante - natal mums .This class is limited in numbers to ensure individual attention. Please bring a Yoga mat and bottle of water to class, booking essential. What is Garuda Yoga ?  This class is based on the latest research in fascial trains incorporating James de Silva's Garuda work which takes the class to the next level. Garuda combines  the strength work of pilates, the breathwork and asana practices of yoga and the grace of dance. The benefits of Garuda include increased strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance with a greater sense of ease and wellbeing.  Garuda  draws deeply on mental focus and teaching relaxation through movement. Like yoga Garuda also massages the internal organs and aids in detoxification. Garuda is a non stop flowing class that is challenging and mindful. You will leave feeling invigorated. It is suitable for anyone with some experience of yoga and or pilates. Please bring a Yoga mat and bottle of water to class, booking essential. For more details please call 0800 246 1251 or email info@pilates4sport.com

Clinical Reformer Equipment Courses New courses start Monday16th November & Monday 18th January Have you got the commitment to give one hour a week in order to achieve results ? if so read on : Sale Sharks rehab after world cup duties Prices & Places Tuesday Wednesday Thursday  £75 for 5 consecutive weeks or £130 for ten weeks. 4 places available 10.30-11.30am Clinical Pilates Reformer Equip £75 for 5 consecutive weeks or £130 for ten weeks.4 places available 11.30-12.30pm Clinical Pilates Reformer  equip £75 for 5 consecutive weeks or £130 for ten weeks.4 places available 12.30- 1.30pm Clinical Pilates Reformer equip £75 for 5 consecutive weeks or £130 for ten weeks.4 places available 5.30-6.30pm Clinical Pilates Reformer equip 5.30-6.30pm Clinical Pilates Reformer equip 5.30-6.30pm Clinical Pilates Reformer equip £75 for 5 consecutive weeks or £130 for ten weeks.4 places available 6.30-7.30pm Clinical Pilates Reformer Equip 6.30-7.30pm Clinical Pilates Reformer Equip 6.30-7.30pm Clinical Pilates Reformer Equip £75 for 5 consecutive weeks or £130 for ten weeks.4 places available 7.30-8.30pm Clinical Pilates Reformer equip 7.30-8.30pm Clinical Pilates Reformer equip 7.30-8.30pm Clinical Pilates Reformer equip Why choose us? We have over twenty years experience in pilates and movement equipment  We teach in small groups of four We are offering results and not quick fix classes We "Assess and do not Guess" on our consultations  We use state of the art equipment to match professional football clubs, that being STOTTPILATES  We focus on isolation into integration and non linear patterns, therefore being functional to every day life  We use the latest research from fascia and cadaver put into the work  We do not know it all and always refer out and work alongside other movement and therapy experts from Physio, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Acupuncturist etc We are now taking bookings for our next two Courses starting week commencing Monday 16th November and week commencing 18th January. Places are strictly limited to four per group and must be pre paid and pre booked. Click here for more details and availability . For more details please call 0800 246 1251 or email info@pilates4sport.com

Rustic Hacienda Yoga & Pilates Retreat  in Spain Friday 29th April -Monday 2nd May 2016, £299 per person based on two sharing  Join us for 4 days of Pilates, Yoga and Buddhist walking at 'The Hacienda'. Set in the beautiful Andalucian countryside, in an area of outstanding national beauty and ecological diversity, this retreat offers a complete getaway from everyday life as well a touch of rustic. Accommodation is set amidst spectacular views of the Andalucian countryside, in an area of outstanding national beauty and ecological diversity; this retreat offers a complete getaway from everyday life. For more details please call 0800 246 1251 or email info@pilates4sport.com