Physio and Pilates by Anna Maria

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Dr Anna Maria | Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor |
Helping busy people stay pain-free, strong & energised 💪
✨ Founder of My Online Pilates Programme | https://www.physiopilatesbyam.co.uk/pilates
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07/06/2026

June always brings a faster pace ...fuller schedules, longer days, more movement.

This week I’ve been reminding myself to stay present instead of constantly thinking ahead (which is very very hard for me but I really needed it!)

To appreciate the routines, conversations, and quiet moments that often pass too quickly.

Presence changes everything.

What helped you stay present this week? Comment in the DMs or down below. I would love to hear what works for you.

Anna maria x

💫 Friday Testimonials 💫 - Consistency is where the magic happens & sometimes that means combining the best of both world...
05/06/2026

💫 Friday Testimonials 💫 - Consistency is where the magic happens & sometimes that means combining the best of both worlds.

There's nothing quite like receiving a testimonial from a client. But when it's a testimonial about both my in-person sessions *and* my online Pilates programme, that's a real double win.

Many of my clients use a combination of both services because life isn't always predictable. Between work, family commitments, and everything else that fills our schedules, flexibility is often the key to staying consistent. Being able to support clients in a way that fits around their lives is exactly what I aim to do.

Martina, who experiences back pain and has scoliosis, has found our reformer Pilates sessions incredibly beneficial. However, as a busy mum and full-time professional, attending in-person sessions as often as she'd like isn't always possible.

That's where my Online Pilates Programme comes in. Alongside her weekly reformer session, Martina completes an additional 2–3 online classes each week, all taught by me and designed to complement the work we do together. This helps her maintain progress, manage her symptoms, and stay consistent between appointments.

This is exactly why I created the online programme: to make Pilates accessible, flexible, and effective, even when life gets busy. You don't have to choose between looking after yourself and keeping up with your responsibilities.

If you'd like to learn more about My Online Pilates Programme, check out the link in my bio. Or send me a DM if you'd like to discuss booking an in-person session at the clinic.

Anna Maria x

02/06/2026

Strength changes more than muscles.

It changes how you move through life.

Confidence grows when your body feels capable and supported.

Build strength that supports your everyday life. Even if it is in small pockets of time between clients, between naps, between cancelled appointments or waiting time.

Find the time, and use it!

Anna Maria x

Are you a CrossFit/gym lover with a low back problem? Well, I have news for you... sometimes Low back pain isn't always ...
02/06/2026

Are you a CrossFit/gym lover with a low back problem?

Well, I have news for you... sometimes Low back pain isn't always a low back problem. What??!! Did I just say that!? Yep...

In CrossFit for example, restricted ribcage and thoracic mobility can shift movement demands into the lumbar spine, especially during overhead lifting, gymnastics, and rotational tasks.

The goal isn't to make the low back more mobile, but it's often to improve movement where mobility is supposed to come from.

Have you ever noticed your low back working overtime during overhead movements?

Maybe it's time to have someone look at your technique or examine you further to see what is going on!

If you want to know more, DM for details on how I can help. Or check out My Online Pilates Programme which has tonne's of classes that can help you move and feel better. Check link in bio or here: https://www.physiopilatesbyam.co.uk/pilates-join

Anna Maria x

24/05/2026

This week made me reflect on growth - not just physically, but mentally too. In this video, I'm practising a Pilates exercise that I hadn't been able to do for years because of lack of strength, control and back pain. But I practised, and I focused and because I didn't give up, I managed!

And along the way I also reaslied that the challenges that once felt heavy now feel manageable, not because life became easier, but because resilience was built along the way.

Healing, movement, and progress all have one thing in common: consistency over time.

What is something you handle differently now compared to a year ago?

Anna maria x

24/05/2026

How to improve your ribcage mobility - phase 1. A Sunday treat for you all! Here’s a quick video going through 2 simple exercises to help with ribcage mobility. Focusing on lateral breathing and ribcage flaring. Two key elements in the foundation of pilates movement but also super important in our pelvic floor function, low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, posture and so much more. Try them out to start off with, your body will thank you! :) Anna Maria x

19/05/2026

When your body moves well, life feels easier.

You feel more capable, more confident and more energised.

Good movement isn’t about perfection - it’s about freedom. And this can take many forms. From a brisk walk around the block, to 5 minutes on the reformer between clients. Make yours whatever counts for you!

Remember: Movement should support your life, not limit it.

Anna maria x

One thing I consistently emphasise in ALL of my classes, whether postnatal, antenatal, reformer or general matwork, is ...
18/05/2026

One thing I consistently emphasise in ALL of my classes, whether postnatal, antenatal, reformer or general matwork, is breathing mechanics & ribcage mobility.

And there’s a reason for that.

Your ribcage is not separate from your core system. It directly influences how you:
• manage pressure
• breathe
• transfer load
• move
• stabilise
• recover

The diaphragm attaches to the ribcage, and the pelvic floor responds to breathing pressure. So when rib movement becomes restricted, the body often compensates elsewhere.

This can contribute to:
→ neck and shoulder tension
→ low back overload
→ gripping through the abdominals
→ poor core coordination
→ altered pelvic floor loading

In pregnancy & postpartum recovery, these changes become even more significant due to the adaptations the body goes through. But this conversation is not ONLY relevant to postnatal rehab.

It matters for everyone:
from chronic pain clients to active movers, runners, lifters and those simply wanting to move and feel better in their body.

Over the coming weeks I’ll be sharing a series of posts and reels exploring:
• the role of the ribcage in movement
• lateral breathing
• breathwork
• ribcage mobility
• pressure management
• its connection to pelvic floor + core function
• and how restrictions here can contribute to pain and compensation patterns elsewhere in the body

Because sometimes the missing piece isn’t more stretching or strengthening.

Sometimes it starts with how we breathe.

Follow & share for more like this!

Anna Maria x

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