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Realign Your Pelvis. That’s Right, Pelvis

Yes, Geezer said pelvis.  If you’re still interested, you’ll appreciate Karen Voight’s assertion that too many people, when standing, lean their pelvis forward and put undue stress on the back. What to do about that? Voight offers a two-step exercise to return your pelvis to neutral alignment and minimize the pooch below the navel. Ready?  And a one, and a two:
1 Lie face up on a mat. Hold a large stability ball between your
calves. Bend your knees slightly if necessary and position your ankles
directly above your hips. Extend your arms above your shoulders, palms
turned inward. Inhale to begin.
2 On an exhale, press your navel down to the spine, then pass the ball
into your hands. Bring your legs together as you slowly lower your legs
and arms to the floor. At a 45-degree angle, pause for a moment and
focus on pulling your abs inward to prevent an excessive arch in your
lower back. Raise your arms and legs back up and pass the ball to your
legs, rest for a few moments and repeat six to eight times.
Read more in the L.A. Times.

 

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