which muscles contribute to hyper lordosis/sway back

[gcoe]

ok so i totally agree ive got to correct the posture.

but how do i do this? im constantly thrusting/tilting my pelvic backward so to straighten my lower back when im standing and walking and whenever i consiously think about it. I now hate the feel of my spine pushing inwards i can just feel the pressure on the bottom of my spine it feels so wrong sometimes.

Is it ok to constantly be doing a pelvic tilt??.

I think you need to get some help with this. Someone needs to assess your problem. What you are doing may not be a very efficient way of dealing with the problem. It is hard to be objective about such issues so get a physio to assess your spine and posture.

Anyway i want to run something else passed you.. ive noticed the other day whilst doing some stretches. - my one side of my rib cage is petruding forward more than the other side. You cant notice looking straight at it, you have to look down my body at my toes. so either one rib cage is bigger or being pushed outwards or is twisted..

Most likely is htat you have a mild scoliosis - that the spine is twisted and rotated a little. It may or may not be significant. A lot of people have mild scoliosis and it doesn't cause them any problems.

[Goosey]

Hi,
I'm currently researching Pilates and Chronic Low Back Pain. There is good scientific evidence (7 RCT's) saying that it helps reduce pain.

If you continue for at least 6 months, the results are much better and longer lasting. Fewer visits to the Dr and more confidence to exercise effectively.

If you do have scoliosis it obviously can't 'fix it' but the exercises concentrate on the 'core' deep abdominals, back extensors, iliopsoas (hip flexor) and glutes. Done correctly, with a trained instructor, it can help balance your muscles and help your posture.

I had chronic low back problems, from a prolapsed disc at L4/L5. After every non-invasive procedure possible it was eventually operated on, removed and replaced and the discs were fused. So I totally understand your problem. Pilates really helped me become more mobile (stretching tight muscles) and balance my weak glutes and tight hip flexors. I was back to it 6 weeks post-op (I had been doing it pre-op).

It's worth a try....worked for me....don't think of it as a 'female' thing....golfers, footballers and rugby all players do pilates.
Everything to gain
Goosey