Posture reversal refers to regular ‘reversal’ of your resting posture, to give the joints and muscles some relief, to reduce stiffness, to stimulate muscles that may have become weakened and to improve your control or co-ordination, in this case of your back, pelvic and hip position. Try this little exercise regularly during the day and particularly if you find yourself standing for long periods.
Practice tilting your pelvis backwards, pivoting over the hip joints:
- Lift the pubic bone at the front – this will require your abdominal muscles to contract and shorten
- Drop your ‘tail’, lengthening the spine at the back
- Keep your knees straight and your thighs relaxed
Your knees will want to bend as the thighs will want to follow the pelvis due to the tight hip flexors. Don’t let them bend but start with small movements first and as your abdominal muscles get better at shortening and your back and hip flexors better at lengthening, you will be able to move through a greater range of motion.
Try 5 – 15 repetitions every 30-60minutes when you are standing.