114 | Posterior Pelvic Tilt - What is it & Should I be Concerned?

The Optimal Body

Has someone told you that you have a posterior pelvic tilt? Or have you noticed it yourself? Maybe you’re confused between the pelvic tilts? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive into the differences between anterior and pelvic tilt while honing in on the idea that structure does NOT necessarily correlate with your pain or symptoms through research. With awareness as a focal point, they describe the importance of noticing changes in your tendencies when you stand, sit, change positions, or move, especially in the sagittal plane for starters. Then, they explain the intricacies between the pelvic-ribcage-breath synergy and debunk pelvic tilt tendencies with hamstring or “core” tightness. Using principles of research surrounding pelvic tilts and chronic low back pain, Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom explore how you can explore proprioception, range of motion, and speed within the pelvic area to find a more optimal position and neurologically safe position for your body. Let’s dive in!

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What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:

0:38 – Structure does not necessarily determine pain.

2:25 – Anterior Vs Posterior Pelvic Tilt.

4:12 – Noticing tendencies in the sagittal plane.

5:55 – Pelvis-Ribcage-Breath Synergy.

8:34 – Asymptomatic research on pelvic tilt tendencies.

10:17 – Is the posterior pelvic tilt always due to tight hamstrings and core?

12:48 – Pelvic tendencies in chronic low back pain.

13:44 – How you address your pelvic tilt tendencies.

9:15 – Dr. Dom’s pelvic tendencies.

20:02 – Dr. Dom’s pelvic tendencies.

20:42 – Getting guided is hugely important.

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