Lower Back Pain: Insights from O’Sullivan’s 2005 Study When I first began researching chronic lower back pain (CLBP), I was struck by the scope of the problem. At first, I hadn’t realized that CLBP is actually one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. In fact, Allegri’s 2016 study Mechanisms Read more…
Pilates is a form of exercise performed either on the mat or on different pieces of Pilates equipment. The exercises are low impact and are designed to target the core while also working with every other body part. Pilates is gaining popularity with athletes, movie stars, and the general population. Read more…
5 Best Pilates Exercises for Tennis Players Many people enjoy playing tennis both recreationally and professionally and although it is a really enjoyable sport, it’s important to take note that tennis is physically demanding. As a tennis player, you need exercises that focus on flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance, general strength, and Read more…
How Pilates Can Help Treat Osteoporosis You’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis, and you’re probably wondering what to do now to protect yourself. There are so many treatment options available and figuring out where to start can definitely feel overwhelming. One of the most important things you can do is staying Read more…
What is Pectus Excavatum? Pectus excavatum is a misshape of the chest wall that causes several ribs and the breastbone (sternum) to grow inward and form a depression in the chest. This depression gives the chest a “sunken chest” or “caved in chest” appearance. Pectus Excavatum occurs in males more Read more…