You’ve seen it in class.
A client who always feels tight through the back of the leg.
You stretch.
You mobilise.
You cue alignment.
You add load.
It improves slightly.
Then it comes straight back.
Or a client casually says, “I’ve got sciatica.”
And suddenly you’re cautious.
Unsure how far to go.
Not entirely confident what is actually driving the restriction.
The truth is, not all “tight” hamstrings are muscular.
And if the nervous system is involved, stretching harder will not solve the problem.
That is where clarity matters.
You may also see this problem from the opposite direction.
A client struggles to achieve proper hip extension.
Their bridge never quite lifts.
Or when they attempt a single-leg bridge, their pelvis drops.
So naturally we assume it’s a strength problem.
Weak glutes.
Weak hamstrings.
So we prescribe more strengthening work.
More bridges.
More hip extension exercises.
But sometimes… Strength isn’t the real issue.
Strength starts with a signal.
The brain has to send the right message to the muscle, with the correct timing, sequence and force.
That signal travels through the nervous system.
And the sciatic nerve supplies several of the muscles involved in hip extension, including the hamstrings and part of the adductor magnus.
When the nervous system receives clearer sensory information, the brain can organise movement more effectively.
Which often results in better coordination and stronger hip extension.
Inside this workshop, we explore how sciatic nerve mobility may influence what you’re seeing in movements like bridging, hinging and squatting, and how to work with it safely within your scope as a Pilates teacher.
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body.
It travels from the lower spine, through the pelvis and thigh, and branches into the lower leg and foot.
It is not a fixed cable.
It is designed to move.
To glide.
To adapt to load and position.
When nueral tension is involved, symptoms may appear as:
Persistent “tight” hamstrings that don't respond to stretching
Hip or lower back discomfort that doesn't behave like typical muscle tightness.
Difficulty achieving strong hip extension in movements like bridging.
Movement patterns that change depending on position rather than strenght.
Understanding this changes how you teach.
Because sometimes the hamstring is not the problem.
In this 3-hour live workshop, you’ll develop a clear, practical understanding of how the sciatic nerve behaves during movement — and how to work with it confidently within your scope as a Pilates teacher.
Inside the session, you’ll learn:
How the sciatic nerve moves in relation to the lumbar spine, pelvis and femur during common Pilates exercises → so you can recognise when neural tension may be influencing movement
How to tell the difference between muscular tightness and neural tension → so you can choose the right intervention instead of defaulting to stretching
When stretching is helpful — and when it’s the wrong tool → so you stop reinforcing protective tension patterns
The practical difference between sciatica and sciatic nerve tension → so you can recognise what you’re seeing in class without jumping to clinical conclusions
Simple movement-based assessments to help you determine whether the nervous system is influencing what you’re seeing → giving you more confidence in your decision making
Targeted neurodynamic strategies you can use safely and appropriately in class → helping restore movement without stepping outside your scope
How to influence lower-limb organisation and alignment by working with the nervous system rather than against it → improving how your clients move in everyday exercises like hinging, bridging and walking
This is not about diagnosing pathology.
It is about understanding what you can influence — safely and effectively — as a movement professional.
After this workshop, you will not look at a “tight” hamstring the same way again.
Instead of automatically reaching for a stretch, you’ll pause and ask a better question.
Is this muscle… or is this neural tension?
That shift alone changes everything.
In your classes, this means:
Clearer assessment of lower-limb restriction
Smarter exercise selection instead of default stretching
Better cueing around alignment and load
Less over-coaching and less over-stretching
More confident conversations when clients mention “sciatica”
Knowing when to work with it — and when to refer on
You will understand what you are seeing.
And when you understand it, you teach differently.
That is the difference between guessing… and operating with clarity.
Across previous workshops, teachers consistently say the same things:
“It completely changed how I see movement.”
“I can apply this immediately in my classes.”
“The clarity was incredible.”
“Tom makes complex anatomy simple and accessible.
This workshop follows the same approach.
Clear explanations.
Practical demonstrations.
No unnecessary jargon.
Just understanding you can use straight away.
This workshop is for you if:
You regularly work with clients who report persistent hamstring tightness
You want greater clarity around sciatic nerve tension without stepping outside your professional remit
You feel unsure how to approach clients who mention “sciatica”
You want to stop guessing whether a restriction is muscular or neural
You value understanding over protocols
You want practical strategies you can use immediately in your classes
It is not designed as a clinical qualification.
It is designed to help you see movement more clearly and teach with greater confidence.
Join the workshop, take part fully, and if you do not feel clearer and more confident working with lower-limb restriction, simply let me know within 30 days.
I will refund your ticket in full.
No hassle. No interrogation. No awkward emails.
Just practical knowledge you can apply straight away.
These workshops are recognised by the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP), meaning you can earn official Continuing Education Credits (3 credits per workshop) as part of your professional development requirements.
It’s high-quality, accredited education you can confidently add to your teaching qualifications — and your clients benefit from it immediately.
Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching Pilates teachers and movement professionals around the world — from Singapore and Jakarta to the USA, Canada, and across Europe and the UK.
Over the past year alone, teachers from more than 73 countries have joined my workshops and programs.
In that time, I’ve worked with tens of thousands of students, helping them cut through the noise of anatomy textbooks and confusing cues.
My goal is always the same.
To make complex science simple, practical, and something you can use in class the very next day.
That is exactly what you’ll experience inside Liberating The Sciatic Nerve.
📅 Date: Wednesday 18th March, 2:30pm GMT.
💻 Live Online Workshop
⏳ Approximately 3 Hours of Focused Training
🎥 Includes Lifetime Replay Access
Three hours of practical, movement-based training that can immediately change how you assess and cue the lower limb.
Over 768 Pilates instructors have already registered for this workshop.
Private mentoring with Tom starts at £250 per hour.
This workshop gives you three hours of practical training for just £60.
Join the live workshop on 18th March (replay included).
3 hours of live training (replay included)
3 CEC's
Lifetime Access
Workshop takes place Wednesday 18th March, 2:30pm UK time.
Every registration includes lifetime replay access, so you can watch or revisit the material at any time.
Approximately three hours of focused teaching with opportunities to move, reflect and apply the concepts.
Absolutely. The content is clear, accessible, and practical — whether you’re newly qualified or have years of teaching experience.
No special equipment is needed. Everything is taught with simple, accessible movement strategies you can apply in studio or mat-based classes.
You’re covered by the 30-Day Confident Coach Guarantee.
If you don’t feel clearer or more confident supporting your clients, just let us know and you’ll receive a full refund.
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