Clinical Pilates

This powerful method is currently revolutionising the way Physiotherapists prevent and rehabilitate injuries. Clinical Pilates is a system of exercises that integrates the traditional Pilates Method with modern research into musculoskeletal dysfunction.

What is Clinical Pilates?

Every person’s biomechanics and movement patterning are all slightly different. All sports and work require different skills and muscle activation. When it comes to injury prevention and skill development every persons needs are slightly different. Clinical Pilates is individual or small group Pilates with a physiotherapist.

How Do Clinical Pilates Exercises Work?

With pilates, you train the core muscles around your spine. The focus of pilates is soley on you and we will make sure that you are maintaining the best technique possible.

With that you can recover from your condition as soon as possible. Pilates exercises are aimed at the appropriate level for you and your pain and are progressed when possible and tolerated.

Process of Treatment

How to protect your back and neck from pain?

The proper way to stand with your head up, shoulders straight, chest forward, hips tucked in, and your weight balanced evenly on both feet. The proper way to sit with your hips and knees at a right angle (use a footrest or stool if necessary). Your legs should not be crossed and your feet should be flat on the floor. The proper way to lift a heavy object. Keep your back straight and bend at the knees rather than at the waist.

How to prevent neck pain?

Proper lifting techniques.
Good posture during sitting, standing, moving and sleeping.
Regular exercise with stretching and strengthening.
An ergonomic work area.
Good nutrition, healthy weight, lean body mass.
Stress management and relaxation techniques.
No smoking.

How to relieve back pain?

If you think you’ve hurt your back, ease up on the pressure you’re putting on your back. Ice, then heat Remember this rule: “Ice first for 48 hours, then heat.” Ice and heat can alleviate local pain that comes from muscle and ligament strain. If you have a willing companion, a gentle massage may provide some relief by stretching tight muscles and ligaments. Don’t stop moving, studies maintain that limited movement of muscles and joints is more effective for treating simple back pain than passive methods such as rest and drugs.

Why do I have neck pain?

Neck pain results when the spine is stressed by injury, disease, wear, and tear, or poor body mechanics. Acute neck pain is abrupt, intense pain that can radiate to the head, shoulders, arms, or hands. It typically subsides within days or weeks with rest, physical therapy and other self-care measures. You play an important role in the prevention, treatment and recovery process of neck pain. However, if chronic, the pain will persist despite treatment and need further evaluation.

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