It is estimated that around 3 million people in the UK have osteoporosis, a condition that causes around 500,000 broken bones every year - that’s one every minute (National Osteoporosis Society, undated). Worldwide, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 will experience osteoporotic fractures (International Osteoporosis Foundation, 2017). So what is osteoporosis? How can osteopathy and clinical Pilates help those at risk or with diagnosis of Osteoporosis?

Turns out there’s the right class for you out there… but turns out there are also the wrong classes out there too. My first class was definitely not suited to my abilities at the time.

This blog is a personal story of my own experiences with Pilates.

Pilates is often cited in the media as being the best form of exercise for back pain. But just how true is that?

Loops, bands, all different colours, some with handles, some with knots - all serve a different purpose. Resistance bands are by far my favourite piece of kit and can have many different benefits!

Practitioners say regular Pilates could improve posture (remember there is only one bad posture - a prolonged one!), muscle tone, balance and joint mobility, as well as relieve stress and tension.

Life can be busy and often healthy habits are pushed to one side because we are tired, had a long day, feeling stressed or have gotten out of the habit.