by mbwadminwords | Apr 27, 2018 | All Things Pilates
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... 
by mbwadminwords | Mar 21, 2017 | All Things Pilates
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... 
by mbwadminwords | Feb 10, 2017 | All Things Pilates
Scoliosis is a medical condition involving sideways curvatures of the spine. When looking at the spine from behind a scoliotic spine makes either an “S” or “C” shape instead of a straight vertical line. Scoliosis usually begins in adolescence but may also develop in... 
by mbwadminwords | Jul 8, 2016 | All Things Pilates
An Article for Pilates Instructors and Enthusiasts The rib to pelvis cylinder is the myofascial cylinder that connects and relates the lower rib cage to the pelvis. This group of muscles include the quadratus lumborum, psoas, all 4 layers of the abdominals, latissimus... 
by mbwadminwords | Oct 31, 2014 | All Things Pilates, Uncategorized
Pilates in NYC Are you struggling to increase the strength and endurance of your muscles? Pilates training can work wonders. Yes, the Mongoose Bodyworks has been providing regular Pilates training classes and lessons in downtown NYC for several years. Our major focus... 
by mbwadminwords | Mar 28, 2012 | All Things Pilates
The term sciatica refers to the symptoms associated with irritation to the sciatic nerve. The symptoms may include numbness, tingling, loss of sensation or weakness on the affected leg. The condition that causes the nerve irritation is either from disc pathology,...
