The dangers of posterior pelvic tilt

Posterior tilt of the pelvis will cause energy loss and affect one's posture. Posterior pelvic tilt is a misalignment of the pelvis, which is different from the correct pelvic position. Long-term posterior pelvic tilt will not only affect a person's overall appearance, but in severe cases it will increase the burden on the lower back and cause problems such as shoulder pain. So what are the symptoms of posterior pelvic tilt? How did it come about?

The typical symptom of posterior pelvic tilt is "hunchback".

Generally speaking, people with posterior pelvic tilt have flat and drooping buttocks, and the body's center of gravity tends to move backwards. In order to balance the body's center of gravity, the spine moves forward, thus forming a "hunchback", a narrow chest, and thighs pushed forward, forming an open obtuse angle at the back of the knee pit (where the upper and lower legs are connected).

Similarly, you can also determine whether you have "anterior pelvic tilt" or "posterior pelvic tilt", or the healthiest "neutral" state by standing against a wall.

If you can place a palm flat between your back and the wall, your basic posture is relatively normal; if you can put a fist in, it is generally a symptom of pelvic tilt; if it is close to the wall with almost no gap, it is a hunchback caused by pelvic tilt.

How does posterior pelvic tilt occur?

The main cause of pelvic tilt is bad habits in life. For example, you like to sleep or watch TV leaning on a very soft sofa, the chair support is not good enough at work, the back cannot fit the chair well, or you lack exercise or use the wrong exercise method.

In addition, sitting for a long time is the killer of all body pains. Sitting for a long time will cause the gluteal muscles to lose strength, causing the buttocks to sag, and the muscles on the back of the thighs to become too tense, causing the muscles to lose the power to antagonize each other. The muscles on the back of the thigh cannot open, pulling the pelvis toward the ground, which in turn causes a posterior pelvic tilt.

What harm does posterior pelvic tilt do to the body?

1. Waist pain and swelling, excessive pressure on the lumbar spine

For people with a posterior pelvic tilt, the curvature of the lumbar spine is usually too straight. Just like when standing against a wall, it is difficult for a person with a straight pelvis to completely fit the wall, while people with a posterior pelvic tilt can usually stick to the wall more easily or leave a very narrow gap.

Because the straightness of the lumbar spine makes the force on the waist more direct, it is easier to cause pressure on the intervertebral disc, and the waist muscles will feel more tense. Therefore, frequent lower back pain and soreness is a significant manifestation of "pelvic tilt".

2. Headache, neck and shoulder pain

In addition, the curvature of the thoracic spine will also be affected by the posterior tilt of the pelvis. The upper part of the thoracic spine near the lumbar spine will be straighter, the shoulder blades will be more prominent, and the shoulders and neck will easily become sore. Usually, this type of people will have their neck leaning forward, which may even cause headaches.

Now, if you often feel soreness in your shoulders, neck, and lumbar spine, and there is no improvement after trying various treatments, you should pay attention. Perhaps the key to the problem is the posterior tilt of the pelvis, rather than simple pain in a certain part of the body.

3. Hunched back, sagging hips, "sloppy" body shape, lack of vitality

People with posterior pelvic tilt may look listless when they walk, because they tend to have an inward-outward gait. Whether the pelvis is tilted forward or backward, people will have a "hunchback" because the curvature is incorrect.

The hunchback caused by posterior pelvic tilt is actually a visual effect caused by the forward tilt of the neck and the larger curvature of the upper thoracic spine. However, both of these are incorrect postures and will affect the stress on other joints of the body and the development of gait.

4. Affects the health of the female reproductive system

Pelvic displacement, whether "anterior tilt" or "posterior tilt", can easily affect the normal function of the internal organ systems. When the pelvis is deformed due to "forward tilt" or "backward tilt", energy in the body will be lost.

Lumbar deformation will bring pressure to the reproductive system in the lower abdomen and affect the health of the reproductive system. In particular, symptoms such as menstrual disorders and dysmenorrhea in women are related to posterior pelvic tilt.