Pilates for stress and back problems

“Having been told by my GP that the strange symptoms I was experiencing as a result of a back problem were due to stress and that I should try Pilates, I contacted Theresa Bell at Body Works. I was so relieved and elated to be told on my first appointment with...

Lower Back Pain

Graham, a postman, had 5 physiotherapy treatments for lower back pain. After completing his treatment he said that he would recommend Body Works for the following reasons: “I felt nervous about physiotherapy before for I came in for the first time, but the...

Dancer’s Lower Leg and Heel Pain

Ruby aged 9 attended 4 physiotherapy sessions for longstanding lower leg and heel pain when walking and ballet dancing. After 4 treatment sessions (which included soft tissue massage, stretches, advice and exercises to improve leg alignment, strength and calf...

Pilates for Asthma

“I think many people are not aware of the importance of breathing in Pilates exercises. I have asthma, and I find the emphasis on controlled breathing very helpful, I invariably go out of the session breathing better than when I came in. When I am not well I use...

Back Pain (sciatica)

“I started Pilates to ease back pain (sciatica) and Body Works has been instrumental in helping me along the road to recovery. Working in he studio based classes is always fun and even on one of my ” bad days” there is always something I can do. I have seen a...

Debilitating Headaches

“I suffered from debilitating headaches almost every day. The GPs eliminated “serious” illnesses. Painkillers weren’t working. I felt I was on my own. I started to go to Body Works and immediately felt I was being taken seriously. The combination of treatment...

Pilates for stress and back problems