According to Anthony Carey of Function First, a corrective exercise facility in San Diego, your pelvis plays a major role in your posture because its position affects how your spine and legs move and function. Your pelvis tilts in three...
Corrective exercise training focuses on the source of your physical pain and movement dysfunction rather than on the symptoms of pain. It helps you establish proper movement patterns and strengthens muscle groups and joints that are weak or stiff....
The lateral pelvic tilt is a postural deviation in which one side of your pelvis is tilted to your left or right, causing one side of your hip to appear higher than the opposite side. This can cause the shoulder on the same side or the opposite...
Kyphosis refers to a spinal deformity that typically occurs in the thoracic region of the spine, but can also manifest in the cervical spine. Kyphotic patients develop a marked rounding of the spine, which results in a hunchback posture. Kyphosis...
Normally, the spine has three vertical curves: an inward curve at the neck, an outward curve in the upper back, and an inward curve in the lower back. With scoliosis, the spine curves horizontally, or sideways. Scoliosis may be present at birth or...
Lordosis is a posture deviation where your lower spine hyperextends, causing a large dip in your lower back. This causes lower back and upper back pain, herniated disc, weak abdominal and hip muscles and arthritis in your vertebra, according to...
If you observe very young children stand after eating a meal, you may see them puff their chests forward and arch their low backs excessively. That tilts the pelvis, or pelvic bowel forward, or anteriorly. As adults, if we continue this posture,...
Posture describes the alignment of your joints, in particular your spine. Good posture means that, when seated or standing, your joints should be positioned so little muscular effort is required to hold you in place. Modern living, however,...
For athletes and fitness enthusiasts, knee pain or injury can be debilitating and demoralizing. If ignored and left untreated, muscular imbalances at the knee can lead to more serious degeneration of the joint and can impact other joints and...
Kyphosis, also know as "hunchback," is characterized by an exaggerated thoracic curvature. It is particularly common in older individuals because of osteoporosis, but also is observed in young adults due to poor posture and sedentary lifestyles....
Posture is defined as the position of your body based on your alignment, the relationship of individual sections of your skeleton, specifically your spine. Good posture results in movement efficiency as your muscles exert force with the least...
A squat assessment can help determine ways to prevent injuries and to improve physical performance. During a squat, a trained appraiser notes the body's stability and mobility. The squat test has a high level of accuracy based on recent...
Flat feet or pes planus, is a condition that affects individuals of all age groups. If you have flat feet, an arch is not present when you stand. Most individuals with flat feet will never experience any pain or problems. For others, flat feet can...
A common postural deviation is anterior pelvic tilt. The movement and function of the pelvis play an important role in correct movement patterns in sports, fitness and daily living activities. Anterior pelvic tilt is characterized by excessive...
The front crawl, or freestyle stroke, is considered to be the fastest of the swimming strokes. Top swimmers make the stroke look effortless, while those new to the sport often try to muscle, or chop, their way through the water, leading to fatigue...
Sciatica affects the sciatic nerve found on the posterior side of the body. Sciatica is not a medical condition by itself but a symptom of another medical problem. A disc, for example, can press against the nerve, which in turn can cause pain and...
Your sacroiliac, or SI, joint, is one of two joints that combine to form your hip girdle. It joins your sacrum, or tail bone, to the larger bone of your hips called the ilium. This joint isn't designed to be able to perform a large range of...
Diastasis recti is a medical condition that causes a separation of the muscles that cover your abdomen. This most commonly occurs following pregnancy because the growing baby places excess strain on the abdominal muscles. If you experience...
Tracking your heart rate is an easy way to monitor and control the intensity of your workout. Once you have found your resting and maximum heart rate, you can identify the various heart rate ranges in which you should exercise. Choose your target...
Muscle imbalances are when one muscle group is stronger than the opposing muscle group, and can lead to poor posture, injuries and decreased performance. Common muscle imbalances occur between the chest and back muscles, and hip extensor and...
A dislocated shoulder is an injury that can be suffered in competitive sports, an automobile accident or after a household fall. Once a shoulder has been dislocated, the joint needs to be put back in place. After the shoulder has had a chance to...
Knock knee is a common childhood condition in which the knees touch when the child is standing up, but the lower legs splay out, causing a greater-than-normal distance between the ankles. Adults can also have knock knee, usually as a result of...
Dropped shoulder is a by-product of a shoulder separation. According to H. Winter Griffith, M.D,. the author of the "Complete Guide to Sports Injuries," a shoulder separation occurs at the acromioclavicular joint, or AC joint, between the collar...
The sacroiliac -- SI -- joint is the area where the spine and hips meet each other. The joint must support your body when you twist or when you lift objects, which is why you can commonly experience pain in this area. Because SI joint pain...
A dropped shoulder results from shoulder separation, an injury that occurs to the soft tissue between the clavicle and scapula at the acromioclavicular joint, says sports physician Dr. David T. Ryan. The severity of the injury can range from a...
Leg and buttock pain may indicate a variety of conditions, such as a sports injury, repetitive use or bad posture. For instance, sitting for long periods behind a desk can result in tightness and pain in the thighs, calf muscles and gluteal...
Postural problems can be created several ways. Most commonly, they stem from just a few: an injury that requires a change in movement pattern; strength imbalances; and being in a position of poor posture for extended periods. Although these...
Your shoulders can exhibit posture deviations that can lead to pain. The forward shoulder involves the rounding forward for your shoulder and excessive curve of your upper spine. The elevated shoulder occurs when one side of the pelvis is tilted...
Observe yourself sideways in a mirror and see if your upper back looks hunched, which indicates upper back problems. Place your back against a wall with your heels 1 inch away and your body touching the wall. If you can slide your hand behind your...
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