What is a Tilted Pelvis?

A tilted pelvis means the pelvis is tipped forward, backward, or off-center.

Pelvic tilt is often the result of poor posture.

There are three types of tilted pelvis: anterior pelvic tilt, posterior pelvic tilt, and pelvicobliquity.

Each has different symptoms and treatments.

Anterior Pelvic Tilt

A forward tilt is called an anterior pelvic tilt.

This increases the curvature of the lower spine.

Prolonged sitting together with physical inactivity can also lead to an anterior tilt.

Posterior Pelvic Tilt

A backward tilt is called aposterior pelvic tilt.

A posterior tilt can be brought on by many of the same things as an anterior tilt.

But, rather than flexing your back muscles, you end up slouching forward.

This elongates the muscles past their normal tolerance for stretch.

Your sleeping posture can also contribute if it restricts the natural curve of the lumbar spine.

This may be related toscoliosis, an orthopedic disorder in which the spine curves abnormally to the side.

Pelvic obliquity is more often due to differences in leg lengths.

Physical therapy exercises can also strengthen the weaker hip.

This usually involves core strengthening exercises that work the hips selectively.

The pelvis can tilt or rotate forward and back.

It can hike up or down on either side.

It can do a combination of these movements at the same time.

This can usually be corrected with exercise and changes in sitting and sleep habits.

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