As Pilates instructors, we often hear patients say that they think their core is weak because they can not see their 6-pack abs, or that they do a lot of crunches/sit ups so they must have a strong core. When it comes to core stability,there is a lot more involved that just about the ‘six
Nerve pain or muscle pain? Whatever it is, its is certainly painful. Here’s how you can tell the difference! Features of Nerve Pain: Nerves are like electrical wires that communicate by connecting the brain and body to each other (1). So when a nerve is damaged or compressed it result in pain that may feel
A question most Osteopaths get asked most days is! We generally hear this after one of our patients wakes up time and time again with a stiff and sore neck. To address this question properly I first like to get my patients to understand why this occurs. A good pillow is important yes, but so
At Live Well Health Centre, we frequently get asked the difference between Clinical and Reformer Pilates. While both use the reformer machine, clinical Pilates incorporates the use of different pieces of equipment. In this blog we will point out the differences between them so that you can determine which one suits you best. What is
As Osteopaths we understand that during times of stress, poor sleep or by spending long hours at the desk or in the car, that neck pain is a common problem that many of us have experienced at some point in our lives. It’s not uncommon for us to be speaking with someone first thing in
