Could stretching actually be making your sciatica worse?  Los Altos Town Crier

People who suffer from sciatica are often told to stretch their hamstrings or their piriformis to relieve the tightness and get rid of pain. But certain sciatica stretches …

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Dance festival comes to Mtn. View in May  Los Altos Town Crier

The Lively Foundation has scheduled its seventh annual International Dance Festival@Silicon Valley in May at the Mountain View Masonic Center, 800 Church …

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Kids and Pilates: Fitness made fun  Los Altos Town Crier

Anytime I kick off a new year, I like to ask myself a couple of questions: How am I doing with my exercise routine? Am I getting enough physical activity?

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Avoid back surgery, even with 10-plus years of chronic pain  Los Altos Town Crier

Courtesy of U.S. National Park *Service* One of physical therapist Kim Gladfelter’s clients had been suffering chronic back pain for a decade and was told …

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Explore the transformational power of Pilates Los Altos Town Crier For years now, people ranging from health experts to celebrities have touted the benefits of Pilates, singing the praise of how the regimen sculpts the body without the bulk of weightlifting. But there are many advantages beyond that toned behind …

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Yoga vs. Pilates: Which exercise regimen is right for you? Los Altos Town Crier Regular routines of yoga or Pilates also improve mood, produce feelings of psychological well-being and help people who suffer from illnesses such as schizophrenia or postpartum depression. Anyone seeking a better quality of life is making an excellent …

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Classical Pilates studio space empowers downtown Los Altos Los Altos Town Crier Empowered Body Pilates, a classical Pilates studio, opened last month at 223 Second St. in Los Altos. Instructor/owner Nicole Grand's studio upholds the traditional teaching methods originated nearly a century ago by physical fitness guru Joseph …

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Pilates: A friend in cancer recovery Los Altos Town Crier As a physical therapist and wellness professional, I have always been aware of the vast health benefits of Pilates. Recently, however, my own personal experience has opened my eyes to the integral role this exercise form can play in life's greatest …

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Pilates – great medicine for scoliosis Los Altos Town Crier One might think of Pilates as a modern-day exercise program geared toward the athletic type – the person seeking strength, endurance and overall body health. Pilates does accomplish all of these goals, but its applications go far beyond general fitness.

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Pregnancy plus Pilates provides positives Los Altos Town Crier Pilates exercises can help strengthen the pelvic floor and core muscles surrounding the spine, which become more inefficient as they stretch during pregnancy. This helps to provide an internal bracing support that acts to restore the stability lost …

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