114 | Posterior Pelvic Tilt – what is it & should I be concerned?
Welcome to episode 114 of The Optimal Body Podcast
Posterior pelvic tilt – what is it & should I be concerned?
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!
What you will learn in this PT Pearl:
0:38 – Structure does not necessarily determine pain
02:25 – Anterior vs posterior pelvic tilt
04:12 – Noticing tendencies in the sagittal plane
05:55 – Pelvis-ribcage-breath synergy
08:34 – 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
19:15 – Dr. Dom’s pelvic tendencies
20:02 – Dr. Dom’s pelvic tendencies
20:42 – Getting guided is hugely important
Research citations
Herrington, L. (2011). Assessment of the degree of pelvic tilt within a normal asymptomatic population. Manual Therapy, 16(6), pp.646–648.
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