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Achieving a Happier Body and Mind with Pilates
Achieving a Happier Body and Mind with Pilates Pilates is a comprehensive form of exercise that combines the knowledge of several disciplines, including martial arts, yoga, and gymnastics. Pilates develops mental focus and concentration, often requiring that...
Pelvic Floor Health in NYC
COREY SILBERT IS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST AND CO-OWNER OF "BEYOND BASICS" , A CLINIC THAT SPECIALIZES IN ALL CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE PELVIC FLOOR IN MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. WE LOVE THIS AT MONGOOSE BODYWORKS, AS SO MUCH OF OUR PILATES CORE WORK IS RELATED TO THE PELVIC...
Pilates After Total Hip Replacement
The are over 200,000 hip replacements a year with the majority being performed on people between the ages of 50-80. Hip replacements are recommended to relieve pain and decreased mobility in the hip often due to arthritis and other degenerative processes . Total Hip...
The Connection Between Low Back Pain and Weak Gluteals: Part 2
Welcome to part II of a three part series about weakness in the gluteal muscles and the relationship to low back pain. In part I, I discussed what can mechanically happen in the body when the Gluteus Medius (a lateral gluteal muscle) presents weak. This post outlines...
Low back pain and Pilates
Clinical studies have shown that a majority of low back pain can be traced to weak and inhibited gluteal muscles . There are three gluteal muscles that make up the side and back of the hip and pelvic region: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. The...
Pilates and Physical Therapy
Pilates And Physical Therapy: A Two-Part Approach Pilates and physical therapy. Two separate disciplines with different objectives, right? In truth, Pilates and physical therapy (PT) have much in common – including a history rooted in building strength and...
Pilates and Acupuncture
A Match: The Powerful Connections Between Pilates and Acupuncture In recent years, holistic approaches to health have all seen a surge in popularity – and with good reason. More than just placebo effect, practices like acupuncture promise to have a measurable...
BACK PAIN RELIEF IN SOHO NYC
BACK PAIN Back pain whether because of injury or just improper posture can seriously interfere with a person’s quality of life. A herniated disk is a surprisingly common and challenging condition...
Piriformis Syndrome and Sciatica- Part 1
This article is addressed to movement instructors but is also intended to be helpful to anyone seeking information about piriformis syndrome and sciatica. The piriformis is an important and sometimes elusive , deep external rotator of the hip. The sciatic nerve...