Don't fix a posterior pelvic tilt. Mobilize it!

Feb 05, 2024 • Tag: pelvic

As the saying goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” But If you find out you have a posterior pelvic tilt, you might have the urge to do just that. Here’s what you need to know: fixing a posterior pelvic tilt isn’t worth your time and effort. This is true even if you get hip or back pain.

Because a posterior pelvic tilt, by itself, does not cause pain or movement problems. It’s the inability to move the pelvis through its full range of motion that causes issues.

What is a posterior pelvic tilt?

An easy way to understand a posterior pelvic tilt (“PPT”) is to see it as the opposite of an Anterior Pelvic Tilt (APT). The top of the pelvis and low back tuck under as opposed to arching backward. There is nothing wrong or unhealthy with either of these two positions. It’s the inability to easily go from one position to the other that can cause problems.

Posterior Pelvic Tilt Exercises

The exercises in this section will help you mobilize the pelvis in all its ranges of motion. Listen to your body, not your analytical mind.

Closing Thoughts

Our self-image is one of the strongest factors in how our bodies feel on a day-to-day basis. If we look at our bodies as damaged or dysfunctional because of some slight deviation in pelvic position, then this is how it will feel. Focus on moving better rather than fixing some type of postural deformity.