When you get signed off from clinic I always advise doing both the 9090 and spinal breathing drills 2 to 3 times a week so that you can evaluate how your breath and therefore nervous system is doing. What we are essentially looking at, is whether or not you can regulate your breathing properly. Any…
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Because theres minimal axial loading, you don’t get spinal compression (in fact some data suggests it can help decompress the lumbar spine), but it also means a faster recovery time, because of the reduced axial loading, which is vital when planning a rehab programme. Once the leg muscles (and associated structures) are able to manage…
Continue Reading For the majority of my work I use a neuro-movement based methodology to assess and treat my clients, interweaving various strands from other techniques and disciplines as I go along. This holistic approach generally gets to the key issues quickly, and gives me the ability to sort the priorities from the clients subconscious perspective, rather…
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Uncomfortable intercourse? Periods not the same as they used to be? More uncomfortable, heavier bleeding, more erratic cycles? In addition to the ‘heavy’ headaches, chest tightness, tiredness and achiness, these are just some of the Covid side effects people aren’t talking about. It’s no surprise really, the pelvic floor is heavily linked with all these…
Continue Reading Problems with bladder control? Erection not as strong as it once was? More effort required when ejaculating? In addition to the heavy headaches, chest tightness, tiredness and achiness, these are just some of the Covid side effects people aren’t talking about. It’s no surprise really, the pelvic floor is heavily linked with all these functions,…
Continue Reading Many see allopathic medicine, in particular surgery as the best option for their pain, without giving non invasive methods a chance. Most want a quick fix, but others figure if its the best option, why bother with anything else? Firstly, most surgery requires extensive rehab afterwards if you want to get back to full health,…
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So why this deviation from my normal content? Unfortunately too many of the people I see in clinic have experienced some sort of trauma (either directly, or indirectly) affecting their pelvic region (and increasingly so with long covid). We aren’t ever taught / told / shown how to be comfortable enough with ourselves to achieve…
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When you get an unexpected call from a client after their Pilates class it’s not usually good news. The excitement down the end of the phone was infectious, breathing drills had helped the core engage, which meant the class was a lot easier, and the other HW meant they could now get their arm flat…
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It’s not always easy finding the time, or indeed the inclination to do your homework 😞 especially when you need to be in a ‘safe’ mental space as well! I struggle with this also 🤦🏻♂️ It’s easy to do my hand Rehab – squeeze and release a ball! The impetus is there because without my…
Continue Reading I have a lot of people ask if I’m registered with Bupa, AXA, VitalityHealth, Health-on-line, Freedom Health, The Exeter, C S Healthcare, and a few others I’d never heard of. 🏥 These are all private insurance providers, which, depending on your level of cover, will allow a certain number of Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Osteopathy etc sessions….
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