24 yr old m with major posture problems :(

[sezchwarn]

I have been going through a very similar experience- thinking my way through a complex causal chain of muscular imbalance whilst putting up the constant upsetting discomfort of having your body not work properly. I have got to the stage where I think the root cause can be traced back to either dysfunctional ab/core muscles or gait/foot problem( I have both and at this point am not sure which causes which or whether they are co-founders of my physical dilemma). The tight, painful back, tight hip flexors, weak glutes etc for me were just part of the chain.

So yes, I second looking at your core muscles but also suggest you focus some attention on your feet and gait and see if there is any issue there.

[BruceG]

sezchwarn - I know this is not our thread - but I would be interested in the things that have helped your back/hip/foot.

In particular have you had success from core exercises alone or do you mix with other treatments. I had initial success just doing core exercises put now I think I need to address other issues such as posture, walking style etc. The current list I'm looking at are Alexander technique, Egoscue Method, osteopathy, soft tissue therapy (Dr. Craig Benedict), Esther Gokhale. More ideas welcome.

[algag85]

Hi it has been a bit since I posted. I have not made any progress yet unfortunately I have tried stretching, running, exercises. I believe you that my core might be the center of the problem but I cannot work my abdomen muscles. When I do situps and whatnot my hip flexors seems to do all the work and get tighter. When I try to stretch my tight hamstrings/ankles they seem to just get tighter and not give in.

Any advice on how to get a good core workout with a hip flexor problem?