Anterior pelvis

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cowleyl
cowleyl Posts: 169 Member
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I have been told I have an anterior leaning pelvis, which apparently is from years of inactivity and sitting at a desk. My legs are always stiff, and my husband tells me I walk like Mr Burns from the Simpsons (I didn't kill him, he can run faster than me). I am doing quad and hamstring stretches twice a day, but is there anything else I can do? It impacts so much on my ability to move.

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  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
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    I would sign up with a physical therapist on it. I just got a standing desk for work and it is life changing.
  • DMSavoia
    DMSavoia Posts: 7 Member
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    http://youtu.be/WpO5pgQwc5c

    These are great :)
  • zekni
    zekni Posts: 25 Member
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    Yes, you can take up things that use the muscles in your pelvis to retrain your proprioceptors like yoga or belly dance.
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,070 Member
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    Based purely on you Mr Burns description, it sounds like posterior pelvic tilt as opposed to anterior (where the back hyperextends).

    I've no idea how to get the link as I use YouTube app but have a search on there for Allan Thrall - Your Back is Whack parts 1 & 2. I have the anterior and my mum has the posterior :laugh: we've found it quite useful.
  • SweatLikeDog
    SweatLikeDog Posts: 272 Member
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    Sounds like you've got tight hip flexors. You need to add lumbar support to your chair at work - a small airplane pillow should do the trick, use it in the car too. Work on your posture. Stick your chest out a little bit. Back extension exercises work well and you should do them regularly. Try the upward dog yoga stance or pump stretches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKkIpwvQ9qg

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