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Anterior Pelvic Tilt

Posture of Spine Anterior pelvic tilt? What does that mean? If you haven’t come across this word before, it is used to describe how the pelvis is tilted forwards . It somewhat resembles the pelvic position of my favourite childhood disney character, Donald duck. Characteristics involve having a pronounced lower back arch , glutes (your bottom) that stick out and a protruding stomach . / Why is having an anterior pelvic tilt a problem? It is common for this anterior pelvic tilt position to drastically effect your posture (even up into the upper back and neck !) … That is why it is so important that you get it fixed as soon as possible. It could be the one reason why you have so much pain and tightness in your body. If your pelvis is in the wrong position, everything else is going to be out of position! That is a problem! // How to tell if you have an anterior pelvic tilt? 1. (Thomas Test) Sit on the edge of a sturdy table. Lie back ont...