OVERVIEW:

The pelvic tilt exercise helps the individual find and maintain their "neutral spine" - a position in which the back is stabilized and less prone to injury.

POSITION:

On back with knees bent and arms at side.

DESCRIPTION:

Tighten the abdominal muscles and slightly squeeze the buttocks in order to press the small of the lower back into the floor and tilt the pelvis into a "neutral" position. Hold this position for a count of ___ seconds. Be sure to continue breathing.

Repeat this sequence ___ times.
Perform ___ times per day.
Perform ___ days per week.

REMEMBER TO:

• continue breathing during the exercise
• keep low back pressed into floor throughout exercise
• keep pelvis in the "neutral" position throughout exercise

CAUTION: If this or any other stretch/exercise causes pain, tingling, numbness or other abnormality, immediately discontinue and contact our office as soon as possible.

NOTE: The exercises/stretches contained within this website are solely for the use of existing, active patients of our clinic who have received a prescription for these exercises/stretches. Other individuals do not have our permission to perform the exercises/stretches contained within. Attempting to perform these exercises/stretches, unless explicitly prescribed by our office, could result in serious injury or a worsening of existing conditions.