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Pilates for back pain - can it help?
Learn how Pilates can support back pain management, improve core stability and posture, and when it is most effective as part of rehab.
what is proprioception? why do we train it?
Stumble less, move better, recover faster. Proprioception – your body’s “hidden sense” – is key to confident movement. Learn why and how to train it.
why train mind-body connection?
Discover why training the Mind–Body connection helps with injury prevention, recovery, and movement therapy in Pilates, osteopathy, and rehab.
what is mind-body connection and why does it matter in exercise, pilates & osteopathy?
Learn what the mind–body connection is and how Pilates, Osteopathy, and Exercise Rehab use it to improve movement, injury recovery, and overall wellbeing.
Why I use Analogies when teaching pilates, exercise, and rehab
Discover how analogies in Clinical Pilates and Exercise Rehab boost the mind–body connection, muscle activation, and learning during movement.
“What are you feeling?” - Why do I Ask? - why it matters for your body and mind
If you’ve ever worked with me as your Osteopath, Pilates Teacher, or within an Exercise Rehabilitation session, you’ve probably noticed I ask a lot of questions:
“Where are you feeling that?”
“How does that movement feel today?”
“Can you sense which muscles are working?”
I promise, I’m not being nosy – there’s a good reason.
What to Expect from Osteo Pilates Cornwall Classes
Classes with OsteoPilates Cornwall are informative, inclusive, light-hearted and aimed to encourage and empower clients. Heather focuses on using multiple techniques to suit a range of learners – demonstration, verbal cues, tactile (hands-on) help, verbal feedback/conversation, and rarely uses “left” and “right” as instructions as it she often gets the two the wrong way around! If you’re totally new to OsteoPilates Cornwall, here’s a run down of what to expect in your classes.
How to Overcome Your First Pilates Class Fears
Attending your first Pilates class, joining a new group, or trying out a new form of exercise is a big step! Taking that first step into a new environment can be a nerve-racking experience for some. However, pre-class nervousness is more common than you may think – so you’re not alone!
Sri Lanka 2022: Ultra-Marathon Runners & Osteopathy
Rewind back to January 2022, a snap decision was made due to an Instagram post that spurred me to message an old friend about the incredible opportunity to travel to Sri Lanka as an Osteopath for an Ultra-Marathon. It was a firm pressing of the “f*ck it” button - a decision I will not regret.
The Pilates Body: A 3-step guide
Pilates can have an impact on your body IF undertaken on a regular basis alongside other forms of exercise and with inclusion of a healthy, nutritious diet, and active lifestyle. Let’s have a look at the idea of “The Pilates Body”.
Pilates for Bone Health
Osteoporosis affects over 3 million people in the UK and increases the risk of fractures occurring; most commonly in the wrist, hip and vertebra (spinal bones).
Maximising bone strength when you’re younger will leave you in a better position to withstand natural bone loss that occurs normally as we age. Exercise, when osteoporosis or osteopenia is diagnosed is essential in the management of the condition.
Osteoarthritis and Exercise
Have you been told before that you have “osteoarthritis”, “degenerative joints” or “wear and tear”? Did you know that Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis? Estimates suggest that up to 8.5 million people in the UK are affected by joint pain that may be attributed to osteoarthritis (NICE, 2007). Have you had the cycle of “I’ve got pain so I can’t exercise” into “when I exercise, I have pain”? If yes, this blog may be for you.
Osteoporosis, Osteopathy and Pilates
It is estimated that around 3 million people in the UK have osteoporosis, a condition that causes around 500,000 broken bones every year - that’s one every minute (National Osteoporosis Society, undated). Worldwide, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 will experience osteoporotic fractures (International Osteoporosis Foundation, 2017). So what is osteoporosis? How can osteopathy and clinical Pilates help those at risk or with diagnosis of Osteoporosis?
My First Pilates Class
Turns out there’s the right class for you out there… but turns out there are also the wrong classes out there too. My first class was definitely not suited to my abilities at the time.
This blog is a personal story of my own experiences with Pilates.
Pilates - The Best Form of Exercise for Back Pain?
Pilates is often cited in the media as being the best form of exercise for back pain. But just how true is that?
Resistance bands – how can this nifty bit of kit help you?
Loops, bands, all different colours, some with handles, some with knots - all serve a different purpose. Resistance bands are by far my favourite piece of kit and can have many different benefits!
What is Pilates & what can it do for me?
Practitioners say regular Pilates could improve posture (remember there is only one bad posture - a prolonged one!), muscle tone, balance and joint mobility, as well as relieve stress and tension.
Simple Steps to an Active Lifestyle
Life can be busy and often healthy habits are pushed to one side because we are tired, had a long day, feeling stressed or have gotten out of the habit.