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This video addresses the pattern of a lumbar curve that is more exaggerated than is optimal (aka hyper-lordosis). When the lumbar curve is too deep the lower spine becomes compressed and the muscles and fascia of the lower back shorten. A too-deep lumbar is indicative of loss of stability in the lumbar spine and often co-exists with an excessive anterior pelvic tilt. This sequence will address core strength, lengthening and stabiliizing the lower spine, and horizontalization of the pelvis (bringing the pelvis towards an ideal, neutral position). It is important to NOT correct a deep lumbar curve by randomly “contracting” or hardening the abdomen or “tucking” the pelvis aggressively. These are common “corrections” that people employ and it can be destructive. Rather, the medicine is to cultivate length and let the abdominal layers settle back toward the spine. It is important to learn how to relax the buttocks from top to bottom to lengthen the lower back without “tucking” or hardening the abdomen. It’s important in this context to learn how to really use the legs and create length in the deepest layers of the trunk.
Props: mat, 2 blocks, strap, chair, *wall space
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