EL CERRITO, Calif., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Research has proven that an
aggressive exercise program consisting of a good, hard workout may be the best
therapy for chronic back pain. FitWise Pilates meets the criteria set forth in
the scientific literature.
    Dr. Doug DeSalvo, a local chiropractor, specializing in lumbar disc
problems utilizing the LCD Spinal Care System, has teamed up with FitWise
Pilates, under the direction of Joanna Sahadevan, to deliver the best in back
and fitness rehabilitation.  "This approach is like a mini boot camp," DeSalvo
says.  "Our patients are recovering faster and getting their lives back.
Patients are traveling for up to an hour and a half to get to our clinic.
It's the buzz in the scientific literature and has been featured in several
other health magazines."
    After being in practice for 18 years, Dr. DeSalvo knew he could do better.
He discovered the benefits of Pilates and fortuitously met Joanna. He goes on
to state, "It took us 6 months to put it all together, the patient's love our
approach and the results speak for themselves".

    Back to the Core
    Creating stable and strong core muscles will get rid of the pain and help
you feel as well as look better.
    Pilates is a series of exercises that is designed to strengthen the core
muscles: the abdomen, the back, and the pelvic floor. These muscles work
together to help align the body properly, and act as a girdle to balance the
body and promote good posture.  Pilates does this by having the practitioner
follow a core set of principles along with a repertoire.
    The principles are concentration, centering, breathing, control,
precision, movement, integration and routine.
    Joseph H. Pilates, the creator of the Pilates Method, believed that the
mind and body are integrally connected, and that concentration and focus
during exercise was essential.
    This focus on integrating all controlled and precise movements (including
breathing) from the core is what makes Pilates such an effective routine for
correcting posture, improving balance, recovering from injuries, building
strength and flexibility, preventing injuries, and leading a healthier life
during your day to day activities.
    DeSalvo and Sahadevan have created a wonderful combination of therapies to
assist those with weakness (deconditioning syndrome), disc problems,
arthritis, neck pain, facet syndrome, balance problems, stubborn weight
syndrome and more.
    Dr. DeSalvo related that patients have options when they come to my office
or FitWise Pilates.  They either choose a combination of therapeutic
approaches or may just choose Pilates.  A thorough assessment is best to
determine what the patient needs to get the best outcome.

    FitWise Pilates or Dr. DeSalvo can be reached at 510-232-4333.    Their
offices are located in the Bank of the West Plaza at 11100 San Pablo Avenue,
Suite 104 & 105, in El Cerrito.  Complimentary consultation is offered.

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