The Danger of Poor Exercise Technique

A woman exercising with good technique

Our bodies are resilient, strong and are made to move, but unfortunately our bodies are not invincible.  There is a lot of risk involved if we use our bodies in the wrong way, and the dangers of exercising with poor technique could lead to injury.

Exercise is so beneficial, and there are many different ways we can get our daily exercise. It’s a way we can improve endurance, muscle strength, flexibility, as well as cardiovascular fitness. It is also a fantastic way to get involved in social groups, as well as improve our emotional and mental well-being.

Benefits of Clinical Pilates

Woman doing clinical pilates exercise with pilates ring

Clinical Pilates can have a huge benefit to our health, including posture, core strength, and control of our body through every day movements.

Should I Be Using Heat or Ice for My Pain?

person using ice to treat an acute elbow injury

A very common question we often hear in our clinics is whether someone should be using heat or ice treatment to help manage pain.

The answer to that will always depend on the type of injury or pain, and how long it has been present for. It is very helpful to know which one to use, and it’s also important to understand what heat and ice do to your body when they are applied.

High Blood Pressure

image of high blood pressure heart with meter

High blood pressure (BP) is a common health problem, but is usually not fully understood. Our blood pressure can have such a large impact on our health, and that is why it is so important to get it checked, and to keep it within a healthy range. Our circulatory system consists of the heart, arteries […]

Why Is My Pelvic Floor So Important?

woman crossing her legs to hold in bladder leakage from weak pelvic floor

You may have heard a lot of people talk about how important it is to do pelvic floor exercises. But do you actually know exactly what your pelvic floor is and why it is so important for both women and men?   Anatomy of the Pelvic Floor Our pelvis is made up of 3 separate […]