I have running shoes that have a small label on them that says “foot shaped”. Isn’t the purpose of shoes to fit your feet? So, if these shoes need to highlight that they are foot shaped, [...]
I spent most of my adult life badly co-ordinated with chronic back pain, but Pilates helped me to change. I’m writing this blog post as a beacon of hope – if you are the person whose back [...]
Gosh, I know it’s been a while since I blogged. I’ve been learning and teaching lots, but somehow it just hasn’t come together in one cohesive blog. So, to kick start myself, here are my 5 quick [...]
I’ve had a bit of an arm and shoulder week! I’m working with a Scottish Kayak champion who mailed me this week to say that her tennis elbow has all but disappeared. I love stories like that! And [...]
Guest Blog by Gavin Routledge, Osteopath and Clinic Director of Active-X Backs (Please note that in this article, purpose of pain, I’m referring to what we might term “physiological” or “healthy” [...]
I was doing a Yoga class (yes, that’s what Movement teachers do as downtime!). I’m not blaming the Yoga or the teacher – I just pushed it too much in a particular movement. The thing is, despite [...]
A lot of people ask me why I do what I do so I’ve decided to try to explain it in this blog. Many of those asking this question are curious why I gave up a highly successful and lucrative career. [...]