What causes low back pain? If there isn’t any existing trauma or pathology, most back problems originate from years of inefficient posture. When the body is held in positions where too much tension is generated across specific joints and tissues, these areas wear down. They lose their soft, shock absorbing ability and can feel more …
Why is posture so important? Why do we care so much about the position we carry our bodies in? I’m going to share a couple of reasons with you and refer mainly to your spine and pelvis to help illustrate them. The first is from a more scientific point of view. Research has found that …
PILATES FOR SACROILIAC JOINT ISSUES Pilates is an ideal solution to help rehabilitate the problematic sacroiliac (SIJ) joint. The SIJ is the joint that connects the sacrum with the left and right iliac bones. Although still up for debate, it is believed that there is a small amount of movement evident at the SIJ. The …
PILATES is a great addition to the fitness program for all motorcyclists because it offers support and stability for all the joints in the body, length and strength for the muscles and increases the postural endurance needed for those long, lovely rides. As fun as riding a bike is, it can be hard on our …