Almost everyone experiences muscle cramps at some point. Whether you’re drifting off to sleep or out for a long walk, the sudden stiffness, tightness, and pain in your calf or foot can be excruciating. These cramps are caused by involuntary contractions or spasms of one or more muscles. In addition to the foot and calf, common areas […]
Monthly archives: October 2016
Pelvic floor muscles, what do they do?
Are you confused about the function of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM’s) and how to keep them healthy.
Understanding Pain
Approximately 10 million people in the UK live with pain on an almost daily basis; this often has a significant impact on their quality of life and is the second-highest cause of days off work.
The wellbeing benefits of pilates
Many people ask me “ I don’t have a back problem or any injuries so why should I do Pilates?” To get the most out of a Pilates class/session, you need to connect to your body and be in the moment, over time and with experience; this can improve overall mind/body awareness and become […]
Somatic Pilates, what is that I hear you ask?
It’s Pilates but not as you know it, the pace is slower with time to reflect, its a bit like interval training the changes happen during the rest periods. It’s based on science, and has a slightly different focus, let me explain…
Freedom to move?
This is a lovely montage of a little baby named Liv doing what babies do during their first year of life, exploring their environment and learning the essential skills to be able walk, run jump and play. It starts with her finding her limbs and their connection to the floor, wriggling, shifting weight and beginning […]
Magnesium, why do we need it?
In my post about muscle cramps (read it here), I mentioned Magnesium, and a few people have asked me to tell them more about it.