Hi Celeste

>

> As I shared with you verbally both my neck and back are almost pain free

> since starting the classes on a Saturday. I am however careful with my

> posture when bending, lifting and waking up from a sleeping position as

> this in the past with shift my neck. When I wake up I contract my stomach

> muscles. Prior to starting the pilate classes I visited the chiro twice a

> month for about 15 months. I last saw him three months ago and I have no

> serious lower back or neck pain. I do however sometimes feel stiff in

> lower and upper back especially when there is inflammation from the

> arthritus. But I use the pelvic floor exercise and stretch out the neck

> like you showed. This helps enormously. When there is no inflammation I

> forget that I have the degenerative discs. Prior to pilates I was

> constantly reminded of the pain which caused much stress and anxiety. I

> feel in control now and have hope that I can manage the back with the

> exercises. It has also given me hope to try for another pregnancy next

> year. This with just one session a week. I really look forward to the

> three sessions once it gets warmer. I think also your pelvic floor

> session, your patience in explaining the facts and your professionalism

> was the cherry on top. It has really changes my life(and my family's!).

>

> Thanks a lot!

>

> Please feel free to share this with clients and use my name. I would also

> be happy to share this telephonically with anyone needing help.

June 2010

Dalene from Randburg says...

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