Cathy Watson The pelvic floor is an area that many people don’t think about in the same way when it comes to exercising like they do the rest of their body. The pelvic floor is composed of muscles and connective tissues that help support the pelvic organs. A strong pelvic floor helps prevent incontinence, helps prevent organ …
Sciatica causes a disabling pain that is felt in the buttocks and oftentimes down the back of the leg. It can either be referred from the lower back or the sciatic nerve may be compressed by the piriformis muscle in the buttocks region. Either way, there is too much tension through the lumbar spine and/or …
Patellofemoral pain syndrome, or PFPS, is a common problem for many people. PFPS is a syndrome that is described as pain felt in the knee. It often originates from the interaction of the femur (thigh bone) against the patella (kneecap). There is often too much of a pull along the lateral quadriceps muscles and lateral …
An Efficient Combination Physiotherapy and Pilates offers an efficient and thorough combination which accelerates the healing process. This happens because the issue a person is having is addressed and treated from many different angles. Physiotherapy is used for assessment, diagnosis and manual repositioning of the muscles and joints as needed. Pilates’ philosophies are used for …