Anterior pelvic tilt

Created by Dr Sonia Rai, Modified on Thu, 10 Apr at 5:03 PM by Dr Sonia Rai

Tightness in the iliacus and psoas muscles (your hip flexors) can contribute to anterior pelvic tilt. These muscles attach directly to your lumbar spine, pelvis, and hips.

When tight, these muscles can pull the pelvis forward into an anterior tilt and create pressure on the lumbar spine and back side of the pelvis. This causes the lower back to arch too much and compresses the joints, which may lead to pain or tightness in several areas:

Lower back or quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle
Front/inside of the hip near the groin
Back of the hip in the glute
Outside of the hip and down the thigh
Quads and hamstrings
Calves and feet

If muscle tension and anterior pelvic tilt are impacting how your body is feeling and moving, here's how our products can help.

Mark: releases the iliacus and psoas muscles with precise pressure

Orbit: releases the piriformis and other deep hip rotators in the glute region with broad pressure; can also be used to warm up the hip flexors before using the Mark

Band: helps strengthen key muscles around your core, glutes, and hips to create stability and reduce stress on the lower back

Book: our Founder's book Tight Hip, Twisted Core - The Key to Unresolved Pain offers deeper insights into muscle tension and how it is impacting your pain, helping you understand how to address the root cause

When used consistently over time, the Aletha Health products support less muscle tension, better alignment, and increased strength & stability. This combination has helped many people improve their anterior pelvic tilt, and we hope it will help you too.

For best results, use the Aletha Health products together and alongside other stretches and exercises. Please check with your healthcare practitioner for which stretches and exercises are most appropriate for you.

*The information contained herein is for general informational and illustrative purposes and is not intended to be nor should be construed as medical advice or a substitute for your doctor's care.

*Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and prior to using any Aletha Health products.