October 22, 2008

Lower Back Pain - do you have a Forward Tipped Pelvis?

In this video the friendly Doctor shares with us a common malfunction called a "forward tipped pelvis". Generally this is caused by sitting too much without any counter balancing movements or stretches. Essentially, the hip flexors shorten because we are always sitting.

Now here's where me and the doctor may differ in opinion. I totally agree that the hip flexibility will cause a forward tipped pelvis. But are we sure that's the cause of pain? Perhaps it is. For me, I know that I have this forward tipped pelvis going on. I also have tight hamstrings and poor overall flexibility.

Is that the cause of my back pain? Sometimes I hurt, other times I don't. My flexibility levels haven't changed a bit. For me, my pain fluctuates in direct proportion to stress and anger.

Watch the videos and decide for yourself. The first one talks about various muscle imbalances. The second video actually shows some stretches you can work on. Give the stretches a try and let me know if they worked for you.