I have heard sciatica can be very painful and can be due to many different factors and conditions including having one leg longer than the other. Can Pilates help alleviate the shooting pain that comes with sciatica? What exactly is sciatica? Sciatica is a set of symptoms not a diagnosis itself. Sciatica is a term…
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We are not all perfectly symmetrical. We have imbalances throughout our bodies. These can muscular, physical, i.e. bone lengths, and more. Having one limb longer than the other is quite common. One leg longer than the other is also quite common too. While it may not make a difference in how your live your life,…
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Many people have tight hamstrings. Tight hamstrings can be prone to tears and limit sporting activities. The hamstring muscle consists of three muscles, semitendinosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris as can be seen in the figure below. Tight hamstrings can be responsible for postural problems and back problems as they will tend to pull the pelvis…
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What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is an illness that causes chronic pain in the muscles and ligaments. The vast majority of people that are affected by fibromyalgia are women in their mid-30 to late 50’s. In addition to muscular pain and stiffness it can also lead to fatigue, sleep problems, depression and the inability to think…
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Pilates can be done as intensely or as gently as the body can handle. It’s also great in that it can be modified for any body type and ability. This makes it a wonderful form of exercise for women during pregnancy. As the body changes, so can the Pilates exercises. During pregnancy women are generally…
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Skin can stretch and expand or tighten and retract to a great extent. Large weight losses can be inspiring. The work, energy, commitment and investment of time to achieve such a big goal is more impressive than the weight lost. The benefits are enormous, ranging from physical, mental, social and aesthetic. But for many who…
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When people think about losing weight they think about hard work, burning calories through laborious cardiovascular exercises, eating very scantily and differently from what they are accustomed to among many other not so enjoyable prospects. Pilates, while not traditionally thought of as a weight-loss form of exercise, does promote weight loss. With regular commitment to…
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The shoulder is used so much and takes a beating. Shoulder injury at some point is bound to happen. A frozen shoulder is a fairly common injury and moreso of the age of 40 in women. Learn what a frozen shoulder is causes and treatments. We’ll also look at the value of Pilates for frozen…
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The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles in the shoulder. Rotator cuff disorders occur when tissues in the shoulder get irritated or damaged. Keeping the muscles of the rotator cuff strong and healthy will help prevent injuries. Strengthening is necessary when recovering from rotator cuff injuries. Pilates, both on the mat and…
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Shoulder Injuries and Problems Shoulder problems such as sore muscles, aches and pains are common. Shoulder problems develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, injury or the natural process of aging. Every time you move your arms your shoulder joints move. The shoulder is a ball socket joint with three main bones, upper arm (humerus),…
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