Disc Degeneration is not due to wear and tear!

Are we wearing out? It is a common held belief that disc degeneration of the spine is a result of aging and ‘wear & Tear’ from mechanical overload or injury. However recent research strongly disputes this argument! The Twin Study: Disc Degeneration The Twin Spine Study which initially started in 1991 looked at both identical […] Read More

Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Help with Chronic Low Back pain

Chronic Low Back Pain Can be a debilitating problem for many – trapped in repeated cycles of pain! Sufferers can often go through repeated imaging, failed therapeutic treatments and regular prescribed painkillers all to no avail. This can be frustrating, stressful and lead to anxiety for many. CBT: The Evidence However there is growing evidence […] Read More

Exercise Vs Surgery for Shoulder Pain

The Amazing Shoulder Shoulder Pain Exercise & Surgery The shoulder allows us to do all sorts of wonderful things from the physical – throwing a ball or climbing a wall! To the less physical getting dressed, feeding and even painting! It is the most mobile joint in the body which is controlled almost entirely by […] Read More

Happy National Pilates Day!

Happy National Pilates Day

Pilates Happy National Pilates Day. I am sure you have heard of Pilates. Everyone has. But what on earth is it? Pilates is a form of low impact exercise with a focus on posture, alignment and core stability. The exercises we teach today are adapted from Joseph Pilates’ original technique from the 1920’s. It was […] Read More