'Osteoarthrosis is not a disease - it is an expression of the morphological consequences of stresses applied to the facet joints during life. The changes are concentrated in regions subject to the greatest and most repeated stress.'

In this practical tutorial, Kyle looks at facet joint arthropathy, more commonly known as 'mechanical low back pain'. Our facet joints run the length of the spine and exist to guide movement. Can degeneration of these joints really be the source of pain or is there more to be considered? And can exercise, such as Pilates, really help? Kyle has all the answers and more!
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia
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Kyle is very well-known to Body Control Pilates teachers through his work on the Level 4 Back4Good® Low Back Pain course (which he helped to write) and his numerous workshops and Development Weekend presentations. He qualified from Brunel University College in 1995, completed an MSc in neuro/musculoskeletal physiotherapy from UCL in 2003 and was previously the Occupational Physiotherapist for Kent Police.
He is a frequent competitor in triathlons and ‘Iron Man’ events. Kyle is an ‘Anatomy Day’ tutor on the Body Control Pilates matwork course and also delivers part of our Low Back Pain course.
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Filming by MK Ceesay (www.zigzagzig.co.uk)
Photography by Charlie Kelly (www.charliekelly.co.uk)
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