I have scoliosis. Can physical therapy help my back pain? Physical Therapist Ron Jagadeesh says when the pain is caused by scoliosis, the goal of physical therapy is to find a position as close to neutral spine as possible, then work to strengthen the muscles in that position. “Scoliosis is the deviation of the normal […]

I have shooting pain down one side of my leg, starting at my buttocks and going down to my lower leg. It bothers me at some times more than others. What can I do to treat this condition? The condition that you are describing is Sciatica, which is pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the […]

We are pleased to welcome Melissa Phillips to the Pilates Fitness and Physical Therapy Team! She will be teaching early morning classes on Tuesday and Thursdays as well as working the desk. Classes and private sessions with Melissa are half-off through October. Call us to schedule a session. Melissa Phillips was introduced to Pilates through […]

What is osteoporosis? Many of our clients come to us with varying degrees of bone density loss. Osteoporosis is when the dynamic tissue of the bone becomes porous, causing the bone to weaken and become brittle.  Once the bone is weakened, a fall or even mild stress on bone like bending over or coughing can […]

Core strengthening has become popular in the fitness industry and in the rehabilitation community, it is the basis for reconditioning the musculature of the body, says Ron Jegadeesh, PT, MBA, and owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center in Southfield. He says one way of getting at the core is through Pilates, which emphasizes […]