One of the most common situations Pilates instructors encounter is a client who experiences neck pain during upper body exercises. Maybe they’re completely fine during supine arm work on a light spring… but the moment you add kneeling chest expansion, rows, or shoulder extension work, their neck flares up. This can feel confusing, especially when the exercise itself doesn’t seem particularly “aggressive.” So how should Pilates teachers approach this from an evidence-based, Cl

The Pilates industry often promotes highly specific “corrective” exercise approaches for scoliosis. But when we look at the modern evidence around movement, pain, adaptation, and exercise, the reality is much more individualized.

If you're anything like me, you probably learned that the body needs to be perfectly aligned and symmetrical for optimal function.