Pelvic Tilt - A great dance move but also a source of back pain

The next few week at Tight Muscle Tuesday, we will be looking at the muscles that support our pelvis.

What is the Pelvis?

The pelvis is a basin-shaped group of bones that connects the back and legs. It consists of paired hip bones which connect at the front and back. Each is made up of three bones,

• The ilium,

• The ischium, and

• The pubis.[i]

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It contains several organs including the

• Sex organs,

• Urinary bladder, and

• Intestines.[ii]

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It also provides attachment points for muscles that

• Balance the trunk, and

• Move our legs.[iii]

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When the muscles that support our pelvis are tight, it can cause the pelvis to tilt. This tilt can be

• Anterior (forward),

• Posterior (backward), or

• Lateral (sideways).[iv]

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 Pelvic tilt is can lead to lack of

• Stability,

• Mobility,

• Posture, and

• Motor control.[v]

Pelvic tilt can also lead to back pain.

Because the pelvic connected to the hips and spin, when it tilts it affects the position of your spine.[vi]

Over the coming weeks we will look at each type of pelvis tilt and examine what tight muscles cause them and how we can help.

[i] https://www.britannica.com/science/pelvis

[ii] https://www.britannica.com/science/pelvis

[iii] https://www.britannica.com/science/pelvis

[iv] https://www.issaonline.com/blog/index.cfm/2019/pelvic-tilt-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-correct-it

[v] https://www.issaonline.com/blog/index.cfm/2019/pelvic-tilt-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-correct-it

[vi] https://www.verywellhealth.com/do-you-have-a-tilted-pelvis-296662

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