10/16/2023
🤩Alignment😎 Is it everything? The unsung superhero of pain relief??
While alignment isn’t a magic fix, it can give us a lot of insight into what’s happening in the body. And becoming aware of it and playing with it can help us move better.
In the first picture you can see how my hips are pressing forward. This makes my hamstrings tighter, doesn't allow for my glutes to activate properly, and puts my in a suboptimal position to do its job. For me hips forward also means my pelvis tucks under (where is my 🍑 in the first pic?).
While this position in and of itself isn’t bad, if it’s the only position I’m in, my body, my core and pelvic floor might have something to say about it.
In the second picture my hips are stacked over my ankles (there’s my 🍑!). Now gravity is passing through my skeleton, the front of my hips aren’t having to do so much supporting, my low back gets its natural curve back, my glutes can do their job, and my pelvis comes to a more neutral position.
Check yourself. Do you always have your hips forward? What would it be like to invite them back a little bit? Start small. The next time you’re washing dishes, notice if your hips are leaning toward the counter. What’s it like to get the weight a little more back in your heels?
It's also really beneficial to add in movements that will strengthen the muscles to support you in your new found alignment! Need help knowing what to do? I'm here for you! DM 🍑 and we can help you find your glutes too!
