Is Imaging Helpful?
X-Rays, MRI Scans.... If you're a back pain sufferer and experiencing persistent (aka "chronic") pain, chances are you've been looking...
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Steph J
Sep 12, 20222 min read
Movement for Pain Relief
When we're suffering with pain, the temptation can often be to stay still, rest and not move. In some cases, especially with acute pain &...
Steph J
Oct 22, 20212 min read
Everything you *THINK* you know about "sensible" shoes.... Is WRONG!!
A SENSIBLE running shoe / trainer...? Many of you will look at the picture below and consider that to be a perfectly sensible running...
Steph J
Oct 21, 20211 min read
Foot Function: Locked Stable Rigid vs Unlocked Unstable
Our rear foot plays a vital role in proper foot function & gait. To understand how, we need to think in terms of a strong, locked, stable...
Steph J
Sep 24, 20211 min read
Stretching DOESN'T Lengthen Muscles
It's actually retraining your nervous system... Say whaaaaatttt?!? When we stretch a muscle, sensory receptors in our muscles called...
Steph J
Sep 9, 20211 min read
High Gear vs. Low Gear Push Off
When we move efficiently, we are able to move in a way that creates the desired outcome without putting extra pressure on joints and...
Steph J
Jun 29, 20211 min read
Posture... From the ground up
When we think of POSTURE, many of us will have thoughts of rolling back our shoulders, standing with a proud chest and pulling in through...
Steph J
Mar 12, 20213 min read
Posture - does it matter?
Yes? No? We probably all have our opinions on how important our posture is day to day, but to answer the question above... well, it's...
Steph J
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Smoking Causes Back Pain (well, sort of...)
Ok, so maybe not as a *direct* cause.... If you currently don't suffer from Low Back Pain and decide to take up smoking tomorrow - you're...
Steph J
Feb 10, 20214 min read
Fitness? Contemporary? Classical? - What type of Pilates am I doing?!
(Please note this blog is written based on my own opinions and experiences of the Pilates industry... many teachers will have their own...
Steph J
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Tall, Short, Fat, Thin, Uneven Leg Lengths...?
Back Pain Myth no.3: You have back pain because you are tall/short/thin/fat/have uneven leg lengths.... NOOOOOO! Back Pain is UNIVERSAL!...
Steph J
Jan 29, 20212 min read
Sit Ups Galore Ain't Good For Your Core!
Spinal instability can be a cause of back pain when the surrounding ligaments and muscles are under - or unevenly developed. This...
Steph J
Jan 19, 20212 min read
How often should I practice Pilates?
You've probably heard loads about all the benefits that Pilates can offer for your fitness, health, posture, overall wellbeing, back...
Steph J
Jan 12, 20212 min read
You actually DON'T need time off work...
Back Pain Myth : You need time off work ... NOPE! Now... let's be clear here.. I am talking *PURELY* from a back pain perspective. We...
Steph J
Dec 29, 20201 min read
Exciting News!
In January, I'll be running a 4 week Intro to Pilates Matwork course via Zoom! If you've ever wanted to... - Improve posture - Improve...
Steph J
Dec 29, 20202 min read
THERE'S NOTHING STRUCTURALLY WRONG!!!
Now, before you all jump on MY back - let me explain... When it comes to back pain, only a very small number (<5%) of cases are...
Steph J
Apr 2, 20201 min read
And we're OFF - er!!!
We're off! After months of hard work, study and planning - The Posture Practice is finally here! The mirrors are up, the floor is down &...
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