In July, the New York Times ran an article called “Spinal Trap,” in which the author reviewed various medical approaches to back pain. Doctors reported that available data showed that not only did cortisone injections fail to treat lower back pain in the long run, it might be exacerbating the problem. Since most adults develop… Read More >
Now, I need you to concentrate. Really concentrate. Imagine you’re 8 years old and just learned to ski. You realize, with some adjustment, that you’re really good at it. You spend the next 10 years training, even moving to a training facility in Colorado where you eat, sleep, dream, and embody skiing. You are at… Read More >
Fooled you! Don’t worry, we can totally help you out with a strong body core—Pilates, Barre, and yoga will all help build up those abs and obliques, strengthen your back, and give you better posture. But the core I want to talk about here is a little deeper: your core needs as a happy, healthy… Read More >
Joseph Pilates developed his practice—“controlology”—as a rehabilitative workout meant to help those disabled by war and disease gain muscle strength and freedom of movement without even needing to leave a hospital bed. That is, what some now dismiss as nothing more than a chance to show off your latest Lululemons was originally physical therapy. And… Read More >