This is a mat based system of exercises to gain strength, flexibility, endurance and co-ordination incorporating modern knowledge of the body. Pilates has a long history beginning with its founder Joseph Pilates during the 1930’s. Over time the Five Basic Principles of breathing, pelvic placement, rib cage placement, scapular movement and stabilization, head and cervical placement applied through exercise have worked together to create ‘Intelligent Exercise’. Better posture and improved balance, aids injury prevention and can give relief from stress and back pain . This system of exercise can be very effective in rehabilitation. Individual tuition and small class numbers keeps this service suitable for people with medical conditions.
Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to treat soft tissues. It can assist the healing the process and reduce the formation of scar tissue. It is mostly used as an adjunct to other treatments.
Is your neck pain being aggravated by hours gazing at a computer screen that is set too high? Are you warming up your body before golf or has that shoulder pain and stiff back been troublesome for years? Why do you sometimes wake with headaches and jaw pain when going through periods of stress? Helping you overcome these difficulties and understanding the reasons can help you make adjustments so that work and leisure activities do not create long term pain.
With the pressures of employment we often ignore warning signs and expect our bodies to heal themselves. Sometimes a brief course of treatment involving therapy, stretching, strengthening and self management advice may help prevent a future long term problem
