The complex nature of the spine means that stresses placed on it may injure many different structures. The discs which separate the vertebrae (bones) or the ligaments which hold them together can be damaged. The disc is composed of a jelly-like core surrounded by a strong fibrous...

Would I benefit from pilates/Who should do pilates? Pilates today is popular among dancers, athletes, celebrities and models as it assists in developing flexibility without causing a strain on the muscles.  It helps to develop good posture by focussing on your abdominal muscles.  A regular pilates...

The reason that most people continue to get persistent pain following a motor vehicle accident or whiplash-type injury is that their core muscles turn off which results in the outer, more superficial muscles being used in functions for which they have not been designed.  This...

Pilates is a series of exercises designed to improve flexibility, strength, core stability, posture and balance.  It is a "mind/body" technique which was discovered by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900's and which was originally called "contrology".  As a young man, Pilates took inspiration from...