Movementality Pilates

ALIGNMENT WON’T FIX YOUR PAIN. STRENGTH MIGHT >>>

When I trained comprehensively 10 years ago alignment was everything. Good posture was the gold standard, everyone was chasing it.

Sure, it has its value; It can give you a reference point, and help your body manage load when it’s learning something new.

But things have evolved alot since 2016.
Alignment does not equal less pain.

People with excellent posture, still hurt. People with leg length differences, scoliosis or other spinal conditions can be totally pain free.

So when we work with people and pain now, it’s not about chasing perfect positions. It’s about building capacity.

Can your body move through range?
Can it control movement under load?
Can it tolerate variability?
Can your nervous system feel safe enough to adapt?

Alignment gives us a map. But a strong, adaptable body is far more resilient than a perfectly aligned one. And resilience? Well that’s what will change your brain’s relationship with pain.

Have you had your pelvic floor assessed?
We need to get better about discussing these things as too many women just put up with poor pelvic floor function, either because they are embarrassed, too busy or have been reassured their symptoms are normal.

The pelvic floor is just like any other muscle group - it can be trained and it can change. Get to know your body, it’s the only one you’ve got 💪