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Below, well dive into how your pelvis influences your posture and some common misalignments to look for.
Plus, Dr. Meer shares how you’re free to create a healthy spine from the bottom up.
Each part of the spine relies on the strength and stability of the others to function properly.
a pelvic rehabilitation specialist and founder ofThe Pelvic PT
Both of these tilts alter the alignment of the whole spine.
This puts additional stress on the lower back, core, hip flexors, hamstrings, and glutes.
Specifically, youd feel it in your upper back, shoulders, and neck.
Those overworked muscles become tight and lead to more serious issues, likerounded shouldersand forward head posture.
In other words, if your pelvis is tilted, youre probably slouching.
In a squat, your lower back arches at the bottom of the squat.
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This is commonly known as a butt wink.
a pelvic rehabilitation specialist and founder ofThe Pelvic PT
Working on pelvic mobility and strength can help you see improvements throughout the entire kinetic chain.
Glute bridge
Glute bridgesare a great exercise for stabilizing the pelvis because they strengthen the muscles supporting it.
Bird dog
A strong core is key for a stable pelvis and good spinal posture.
This movement works on core stability, balance, and coordination, Dr. Meer says.
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