"I've struggled with anterior pelvic tilt, or what's sometimes referred to as swayback, my entire life. That means when I'm not consciously correcting my body, I stand with a forward tilt in my pelvis. My bum juts backward, there's a big curve in my lower back, and my stomach sticks forward. This is how my body wants to align."
"These anterior pelvic tilt exercises can certainly help alleviate some of the discomfort or pain. But nothing is going to magically "fix" your anterior pelvic tilt. It's always going to be there. You can, however, build awareness as you go through your yoga practice and your life and help correct your posture. That's what will help you the most and what has made the biggest difference for me."
Anterior pelvic tilt causes the pelvis to tilt forward, producing a pronounced lower back curve, backward-protruding buttocks, and a forward-sticking stomach. Exercises cannot permanently change underlying anatomy, but they can reduce discomfort and improve alignment through increased awareness and consistent practice. Strengthening the abdominal muscles and glutes while stretching the lower back and hip flexors addresses muscular imbalances. Building postural awareness during activities—yoga practice, driving, walking, and daily tasks—helps maintain corrected alignment and prevent pain. Physical therapy and targeted exercise can significantly improve forward pelvic tilt and alleviate associated lower back pain.
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