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Love Your Curve: Tips for Spine Health and Pelvic Tilt

A little curve in your spine is perfectly healthy. In fact, that little S-shape is what keeps you flexible and strong. That curve in your lower back is called lordosis, and although a little curve is a good thing, when the arch becomes too pronounced, you may developswaybackor hyperlordosis.

“脊髓连接到……臀部骨头!”因为一切都是连接的,所以摇摆通常与前骨盆倾斜(APT)配对臀部tilt forward. Together or separate, both swayback and anterior pelvic tilt are fairly common and can causesome discomfort. The good news is that most cases are completely treatable with a little extra attention.

Jonathan Landsman, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon at横幅Health Clinic在亚利桑那州格伦代尔。我们与他谈到了摇摆和恰当的风险以及一些潜在的解决方案。

What Are the Causes?

Swayback and anterior pelvic tilt are two separate issues, while the presence of one may lead to the other, the causes could be completely different. Dr. Landsman mentioned that common causes for sway back include muscle weakness in the core,degeneration of vertebrae,肥胖,怀孕或延长的姿势不良时期。

On the other hand, a sedentary lifestyle is the most common cause of APT. Extended periods of sitting can cause ligaments in the front of the hips to shorten. At the same time, ligaments in the back lengthen, causing your hips to tilt forward when you straighten your legs. Sorry ladies, women are naturally more prone to APT.

Correcting the Curve & Helping Your Hips

In most cases of hyperlordosis, the remedies are simple at-home stretches and exercises or physical therapy. Although some extreme conditions could require surgery, Dr. Landsman noted that he will always recommendexercise-based solutionswhen possible. Many of the same exercises will benefit your hips and back, making them great options for everyone. There are a lot of ways you can strengthen and stretch the area surrounding your lower back. Exercise programs like yoga can be an excellent way to do both. Try these poses:

猫/牛

01 Inset Cat Yoga Pose

02 Inset Cow Yoga Pose

Moving slowly back and forth between these two poses will engage your core and create flexibility through your lower back and hips.

向下狗

03 Inset Downward Dog Yoga Pose

Lengthen your back by straightening your spine all the way through your arms and into the ground through your palms. You should feel this in your back, core and hamstrings.

桌子姿势带腿抬起

04插图桌腿抬起瑜伽姿势

In cases of anterior pelvic tilt, your glutes, hip flexors and hamstrings should all be strengthened. On all fours and with a straight back, extend one leg at a time behind you.

Bridge

05 Inset Bridge Yoga Pose

With your shoulders and feet on the ground, gently lift your hips and bring them back down. You should feel your core and glutes engage and a stretch in your hip flexors.

Chair Pose

06 Inset Chair Yoga Pose

Coming in and out of this pose will feel just like a squat. This exercise will strengthen your hips and abdominals.

保持对齐

“We used to treat the spine or the hips separately,” said Dr. Landsman. “But we’ve learned that the two are very interconnected. The posture in your hips will affect the curve of your spine and vice versa. For this reason, our treatment will always take both factors into account.” The answer is found in well-rounded, regular exercise and activity.

如果你已经成为刚性或如果你试验encing persistent discomfort in your hips or lower back, reach out for help to put together a strengthening and recovery plan. Schedule an appointment to discuss your options with your doctor or find one atvwin.comac德赢官方首页 .Physical therapistsand otherspecialists可以帮助您找到对齐方式并保持舒适感。

Orthopedics Fitness Physical Therapy Women's Health

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