  Absolute Health
  108 Edward Avenue
  Narborough Road South
  Leicester LE3 2PD
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Osteopathy for:

Chiropody for:

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•  Promote relaxation
•  Reduce stress
•  Help your body heal itself
•  Ease muscle tension
And it may also reduce pain

Hypnotherapy for:

•  Stress and Anxiety
•  Relaxation
•  Weight Control
•  Phobias, Fears & Habits
•  Confidence building

Massage for:

•  Tight muscles
•  Shoulder & neck pain
•  Sports Injuries
•  Tension headaches
•  General relaxation

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Pilates

"Pilates is designed to give you suppleness, natural grace, and skill that will be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, in the way you play, and in the way you work" - Joseph Pilates.

The regular use of Pilates has been found to be successful in preventing recurrent back pain episodes. Recent research from the Physiotherapy Department at Queensland University by Richardson and Jull, has demonstrated that by increasing the co-ordination and strength in the deep abdominal muscles, i.e. transverse abdominals, that the lumbar spine is stabilised and protected.

Pilates works on strengthening the stabilising muscles, which lie close to and support the spine. Pilates works by re-balancing the body, altering the way in which you recruit muscles to produce movements. It changes the way you use your body, the way you move - restoring natural, normal movement.

Pilates exercises are gentle and performed slowly with good postural alignment at all times, These controlled movements are therefore unlikely to lead to re-injury. Regular Pilates practice typically leads to a stronger, leaner body while developing body awareness and having an overall de-stressing effect on most people.

"I was recommended to take up Pilates following a 6 week absence from work due to back problems. Since practising regularly my posture has improved, my backache has reduced immensely and my abdominal area is stronger and more toned!"
Gill, Student Manager

Pilates teachers in and around Leicester

The following teachers/instructors may be able to offer group or one-to-one Pilates sessions. Your Osteopath will probably recommend you start by having a few personal (one-to-one) sessions, then continue in a group class if you wish to learn more about these exercises.