“Core stability’ is the body’s inbuilt system to protect the spine.
Sometimes it can ‘switch off’ until it is properly re-trained”
I have lost my ‘core’ can you help, me find it?
I am not actually sure what ‘core stability’ and ‘core strength’ means?
Can you teach me how to identify ‘core’ on my body?
‘Core stability’ is the body’s inbuilt system to protect the spine. When it functions well, it works automatically without our intervention. There is no need to focus on making it work during exercises or any other time in your day, it just works. In these cases, we focus on strengthen it, ‘core strength’.
However, there are various triggers that impact this protective system, such as injury, poor posture and general weakness. This can occur at any age, including as children. Now your spine has lost its protection.
The spine usually loses this protection across segments of your spine. Muscles and other structures cross each spinal joint.
It is possible for some segments to be working well whilst others are not. You may not even be aware that this has occurred, as you do not feel any different, possibly for years.
However, as you continue to carry groceries, lift your child/grandchild or use dumbbells to strengthen you are directly causing increased degeneration, you may begin to feel back stiffness, niggles and eventually pain.
There have been numerous studies on the protective muscles along the spine and it’s clear that once they stop working, they do not automatically start working again.
They remain ‘switched off’ until they are properly re-trained. That is where we can help. This specialist training is one of our specialties.
For a core assessment, make an appointment with Functional Pilates.
“I presented to Functional Pilates with Stenosis in the lower back, in daily pain. I did not want an operation and decided to try functional pilates on the advice provided by my osteopath. It has been a revelation within a short time I have learned how to engage my core muscles and am in the process of strengthening them all. I have learnt so much about the muscles I have forgotten to use and I now have a lot less back pain. Filippa is very knowledgeable, encouraging, humorous and helpful. I would highly recommend Functional Pilates to everyone, with our without pain to resolve. I feel that at 62 I will be be in a much better position for my core strength and balance as I move more in to senior years. I intend to keep up attending the classes for a long time to come. Thanks Filippa.”
Why us?
Expert Advice
We specialise in movement related health problems and can assist with injury prevention, core stability and strength, building bone density, pre and post pregnancy, balance, posture, stress reduction, pain management, and rehabilitation.
Care
Our assistance is available for all age groups with all abilities; Men, women and children.
We pride ourselves on the exceptional care provided. From the moment we meet we are invested in your care.
Reputation
With over 15 years’ experience in teaching Pilates and 10 years in science, the combination makes Functional Pilates unique and stands out in this field.
Individualised
Individualised programs will cater for your long term and short term goals. We tailor a program that considers how you present in each sessions.
We restore confidence in your body as you will experience the ability to move safety.
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