Okay, fine.  Maybe it isn’t a nationally recognized phenomenon, but it should be.

Imagine if we’d all had basic anatomy/physiology education starting in 1st grade?We’d have the tools to understand how to protect our bodies from a lifetime of avoidable pain.

More specifically, we’d learn that since the pelvis constitutes our center of gravity, it makes sense that any funky structural imbalances in the pelvis would translate into alignment issues throughout much of the body.  In this post, I’m talking solely about the connection between pelvic positioning and low back health.

Low Back Fun Fact #97:

Back in 2005, the National Center for Health Statistics reported that low back pain accounted for 13 million visits to doctors each year, with 14.3% of all new doctor visits attributed to lower back pain; it is also the most frequent reason given for lost productivity in the US (Patel).

Overview of spinal disc herniation:

http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/PATIENTCARE/HEALTHCARE_SERVICES/NERVOUS_SYSTEM/DISC/Pages/index.aspx

If you have taken even just a few Pilates classes, you’ve heard the term “neutral pelvis” kicked around. If you’re new to Pilates, you may have never heard this term. Either way, check out my video to learn more.