Treatments offered at Omagh & Strabane Osteopathy
Pilates
Pilates is a type of exercise that is based on the anatomical understanding of how the muscles, ligaments and bones of the body all work together. It was developed by a man called Joseph Pilates in the 1940’s. The exercises focus on strengthening, elongating and restoring the correct structure, function and balance to the body. Each exercise program is specifically designed for the person who is taking part, therefore making it a holistic approach to restoring & conditioning optimum function to the body.
What can Pilates be Used For?
It will improve flexibility, strength and give you ease of movement. People often think of it as a “core workout” but Pilates is so much more than this!
It has become popular recently with celebrities and athletes being widely regarded as a total body workout. Classes are mat based, and you are guided through a series of mat exercises and will help you with your technique to keep the exercise safe and effective. Small apparatus such as foam rollers and spiky balls are also regularly used in classes.
With Pilates if practiced regularly you will see and feel the difference in your posture and will notice that you can move more freely – you may well be able to touch your toes even if you have not been able to do this for several years!
Benefits of Pilates
Improved flexibility
Improved strength
Improved posture
A more toned, balanced and aligned body
Better health
De stresses
Feel happier
Who can do Pilates?
Pilates is really for everyone. Due to its beneficial affects regarding flexibility, strength and control, it can be enjoyed by young and old, male and female, athletes and people who just want to stay active and healthy.
Pilates for the treatment of back pain
Pilates is an excellent therapy for the treatment of back pain and helps with ease of movement. A lot of our back pain has been caused by sedentary lifestyle. Pilates, carried out regularly, will allow the spine to move more freely and with less pain. It will also make you more aware of how you sit and stand.
Pilates can be used safely and effectively to help a wide variety of issues with guidance and supervision. Lower back pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, scoliosis, all stages of pregnancy, pre- and post-natal and regardless of the form of labour can benefit. Benefits include improved and maintaining joint mobility and general strengthening, Pilates is extremely common form of exercise used for sportspeople in all disciplines and the non-sporting in day-to-day life.
Charmaine has completed APPI mat work courses 1-3, ante & postnatal pregnancy, Pilates and osteoporosis . She teaches 1:1 Pilates and also in a group class setting.
Contact Charmaine for more details or to make a booking.
