How Pilates Can Help You

We are trained to work with clients who have the following Pathologies and Injuries. You will require one-to-one sessions to ensure we strengthen the correct areas of your body. Positive Pilates can help you if you have any of the following conditions:

Disc Conditions
Osteoarthritis 
Osteoporosis 
Stenosis
Spondylosis
Spondylolisthesis
Lumbosacral Facet Joint Syndrome 
Sciatica (where the true cause is a disc issue or where there is a muscular issue)
Sacroilliac (SI) Joint Disfunction

Cervical and Thorasic Spine
Cervical Disc Bulge or Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (HNP)
Cervical Arthritis or Spondylosis
Stenosis
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Whiplash Injury
Osteoporosis 

Shoulder Complex 
Impingement Syndrome
Bursitis and Tendinitis 
Tendonitis 
Rotator Cuff Tear
Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
Shoulder Instability
Pain referred from the Cervical Spine

The Hip
Osteoarthritis 
Total Hip Replacement
Bursitis 
Piriformis Syndrome
Hip Labral Disorders
Adductor Injuries (groin strain or pull)

The Knee
Bursitis (baker’s knee)
Meniscal Injuries
ACL Tear
Osteoarthritis 
Total Knee Replacement 
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
PatellarTendinitis or Tendinosis (jumper’s knee)

The Foot and Ankle
Ankle Sprains
Achilles Tendinopathy 
Spin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
Plantar Fasciitis 
Structural Abnormalities (flat feet or high arched feet).

It has been estimated that over 80%* of the UK general population suffer from some kind of back or neck injury during their life time. Many of these injuries result from restricted hip and lower back flexibility. By evaluating my clients, I can draw on my Pilates, Biomechanics and Exercise Therapy training and can target the exact problem area with focused exercises. Chiropractors often recommend Pilates as it promotes development of your core muscles which helps strengthen your spine.

Pilates helps free up muscles and increase mobility thus reducing the stiffness caused by Arthritis whilst people who are prone to or suffer from Osteoporosis will benefit as Pilates helps encourage good posture.

Always advise your instructor if you suffer from these conditions so that they can ensure they tailor the exercises to suit you and so you do not aggravate the symptoms.

The internal focussed nature of Pilates helps balance the mind as well as the body, so the exercises performed regularly will help keep you fitter whilst helping reduce stress and anxiety.

Pilates improves fitness, strength, balance and posture while preventing new injuries and helping to rehabilitate old ones. Simple Pilates exercises will keep you in top shape and boost your performance in the waves. Biomechanics testing will identify where any issues are so we can iron them out too!

Better body balance and a stronger core will mean your body is better aligned when swimming, reducing the strain on your neck and back and allowing more fluid and powerful movements through the water.

Posture is one of the key ingredients to success for a runner. Posture is very dependent on a strong core. Pilates develops a strong core by supporting and strengthening the muscles of the torso, hips shoulders and pelvis. These can eventually lead to a huge positive difference in your posture, technique, balance and stability. It enables you to focus on where your head and neck are in relation to the spine and pelvis, on down through the legs and toes. This all adds up to more efficient movement and less chance of injury. Plus regular Pilates classes and exercises will help improve your overall fitness.

Golf requires force, flexibility, strength and control. Carrying a heavy golf bag for 18 holes and leaning over dozens of putts each fairway outing, the actual swing is a delicate balance between freedom of movement and body control. Golfers can find great benefit from working with Positive Pilates who understands not only how the body works but how the right movements address specific needs on the green.

Pilates can be exceptionally useful in correcting asymmetries in a golfer’s build. Mental focus can also improve, owing to the concentration required to move through the fluid movements of Pilates while preserving stability. Incorporating Pilates exercises into a golfer’s conditioning program will promote greater freedom of movement during the swing phase. Pilates will also help fine-tune the delicate balance of strength and control that is so essential to a successful golf swing.

Pilates is an excellent way for cyclists to acquire more core strength which helps support the lower back. Many riders complain about lower back pain and this is the first area that fatigues on a long ride or time trial. Due to a cyclist’s position they usually have quite rounded shoulders. Pilates also helps you become more self aware about what each part of your body is doing — on and off the bike. This awareness allows you to correct the things that will increase your speed and power and enjoyment on the bike.

As well as all the benefits listed above such as improving core strength and flexibility, Pilates can help with horse riders improve their balance and body lengthening helping you with your riding posture and jumping form.