Problems with pelvis/sacrum when standing/lying, not sitting/bending forward

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#1

Hello everyone, I have some trouble with my spine, mainly in the sacrum/pelvic area.

The problems are described thoroughly here:

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I’ve noticed that things seem a lot better when sitting on a flat surface. What muscles are typically not active when sitting on a flat surface, back straightened. I know that it would seem like the legs are off different length, I’ve checked this and my legs are near as makes no different equal in length = normal.

Also, when bending forwards, the sacrum seems to assume a more even position,

I was thinking that something that is activated when standing up straight and lying down on back is the root of my problem.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, I am very grateful for any tips/help that I can receive.

#2

Hello Davidiot,

We have met before on the forum! The questions you are asking are very difficult to answer over the internet. To answer them, a professional would have to see you in person.

I also know (from personal experience) that it is very difficult to treat yourself with exercise or asana. Especially when you have a noticeable lumbar scoliosis, as shown by your X-rays. So I would really advise you to seek help from a professional to make a therapeutic yoga program.

If you cannot find a yogatherapist locally, try to find a very experienced (Iyengar) yoga teacher. Perhaps you could even work with a physiotherapist. Show the physiotherapist pictures of the asanas that you would like to do and together you may be able to adapt them to correct for your lumbar curve. This is important! A general hatha yoga program can help you somewhat, because you will may strengthen some muscles. However, if the asana can be adapted to your condition, you will be much better off. A simple example: you should even do the simplest of poses -cat/cow - with one knee forward so that you straighten your lumbar curve. Trust me, if your aim is to do asana with the aim of improving your scoliosis, you need to work with a professional.

Best of luck.

#3

Hello Davidiot,

We have met before on the forum! The questions you are asking are very difficult to answer over the internet. To answer them, a professional would have to see you in person.

I also know (from personal experience) that it is very difficult to treat yourself with exercise or asana. Especially when you have a noticeable lumbar scoliosis, as shown by your X-rays. So I would really advise you to seek help from a professional to make a therapeutic yoga program.

If you cannot find a yogatherapist locally, try to find a very experienced (Iyengar) yoga teacher. Perhaps you could even work with a physiotherapist. Show the physiotherapist pictures of the asanas that you would like to do and together you may be able to adapt them to correct for your lumbar curve. This is important! A general hatha yoga program can help you somewhat, because you may strengthen some muscles and improve flexibility. However, if the asana can be adapted to your condition, you will be much better off. A simple example: you should even do the simplest of poses -cat/cow - with one knee forward so that you straighten your lumbar curve. Trust me, if your aim is to use asana to improve your scoliosis, you need to work with a professional.

Best of luck.

#4

[QUOTE=Willem;29663]Hello Davidiot,

We have met before on the forum! The questions you are asking are very difficult to answer over the internet. To answer them, a professional would have to see you in person.

I also know (from personal experience) that it is very difficult to treat yourself with exercise or asana. Especially when you have a noticeable lumbar scoliosis, as shown by your X-rays. So I would really advise you to seek help from a professional to make a therapeutic yoga program.

If you cannot find a yogatherapist locally, try to find a very experienced (Iyengar) yoga teacher. Perhaps you could even work with a physiotherapist. Show the physiotherapist pictures of the asanas that you would like to do and together you may be able to adapt them to correct for your lumbar curve. This is important! A general hatha yoga program can help you somewhat, because you may strengthen some muscles and improve flexibility. However, if the asana can be adapted to your condition, you will be much better off. A simple example: you should even do the simplest of poses -cat/cow - with one knee forward so that you straighten your lumbar curve. Trust me, if your aim is to use asana to improve your scoliosis, you need to work with a professional.

Best of luck.[/QUOTE]

Hello again Willem! Thank you for your reply. I was to a physiotherapist who told me to exercise my weaker side on the back and try and stretch the overworked side. Seemed pretty obvious to me. Have been doing this for a couple of months and have seen no improvement yet. Maybe he overlooked something? I am searching for help with yoga instructions in Sweden,

#5

It’s your hip flexors brother.

#6

Yes!

Well, now that the genie is out of the bottle … to find more symmetry in your lower spine and pelvis, you need to be assessed first. This means that someone has to determine what muscles are tight and what muscles are weak. Then the tight muscles need to be stretched and the weak muscles need to be strengthened. Careful: some muscles can be both tight and weak!. My personal preference for working on the muscles is asana. By way of example, if your hip flexors are tight, lunge (ashwa sanchalanasana) is a good first recommendation.

To correct your scoliosis, you would be embarking on a 1 -2 year program, but it is possible to find relief from pain after 2 -3 months of practice. Your program needs to be adapted as you progress. It is a difficult path to travel by yourself, because it is difficult to assess yourself, to find the appropriate asanas, and to adapt your program as you progress. I hope you find a good guide (you have not been lucky so far, it seems).