Addressing Imbalances in The Hips

There is significant value in improving posture. It can protect you from injury, reduce pain, and help you rebuild better movement patterns. Check out Part 1 to read more!

So why doesn’t everyone do it?

The truth is that it’s far more complicated than simply standing up straight.

First, let’s do a quick review. Good posture is all about balance, and if you think about the body as a wooden block, consider the body in two planes.

1. From the front
2. From the side

In each of these planes, imagine a line running down the centerline of the body to split the body in half.

• From the front, a balanced posture is when the sides match or are even
• From the sides, a balanced posture is when a line runs through the ear, the center of the shoulder, the hip, and just in front of the ankle

To add to this, having good posture also means finding a neutral position through the spine. This looks like having a small arch in the low back, a small rounding in the upper back, and a small arch in the neck. This S shape allows the body to absorb impact and is very important in movement patterns that incorporate rotation in the body.