Pilates

Ever thought of trying Pilates – but not sure what it involves?

Pilates is essentially a mind-body technique that emphasises the importance of beginning movement from a central core of stability.

Pilates re-trains the body to work efficiently with minimal effort. Stamina and co-ordination are improved as the body comes into perfect balance and alignment. The immune system is stimulated whilst breathing control promotes relaxation and the level of general health very often increases.
Research has shown that specific retraining of core muscles can reduce the recurrence rate of low back pain by up to 50%. An integral part of therapeutic rehabilitation following low back pain is retraining correct activation of core muscles - pilates exercises achieve exactly this. The repertoire of pilates exercises includes techniques to improve spinal mobility plus the flexibility of key trunk, upper and lower limb muscle groups promoting body awareness and postural control. It can be useful to assist in management of long term conditions such as osteoarthritis and improving bone density as well as forming part of a rehabilitation program following injury or promoting efficiency of movement for optimal sports performance.

Pilates classes for beginners and intermediates take place every Monday evening at Needham Village Hall.

They are run by Chartered Physiotherapist Rachel Baynes who keeps a close eye on participants and adapts exercises according to individual needs within the class.

For further information please contact Rachel on 07932 697129