What does Sherri (or anyone who uses techniques like this) think of using the broomstick not to adjust a rotation or torsion but simply if the whole pelvis is in an anterior or posterior rotation?
i.e. putting both legs over and/or both legs under.
Hi Maggie, I think that the Pilates repertoire is great to use such as assisted rolldowns on mat or trapeze table for helping with an excessively anteriorly tilted or rotated pelvis (usually is coupled with excessive lumbar extension) and ladder barrel work is great for an excessively posteriorly rotated pelvis.
Hi Debra, Again, I think working on elongating the spine is an individual decision based on how the client responds to the movement or cue you have selected.
I find more and more people with this problem can show reformer with prop ideas that would be helpful with small bean bag balls and sit fit I have used them under pelvis to help level the sit fit is fine but some people do not like the balls though thought these would give much more help to rotational issues
This was awesome for me. I will watch and do again and again. I have a spinal fusion L3-L5 and current SI Joint pain/issues. This is immensely helpful for me. Thank you!
Sherri, this was really useful thankyou. I have been practising Pilates for about 6 yrs and qualified to teach about 1 year ago. I had been seeing an Osteopath for about 18 months and had 'swayback' posture and SI joint dysfunction until recently. My Pilates practice was telltale - sinking in shoulder bridge, 'wobble' in pelvic curl and I hate the clamshell!! Also any prescribed 'donkey kicks' tended to go into my hamstring. Whilst concentrating on glute weakness, the pelvic alignment is really useful. Any further glute strengthening exercises you recommend? I have also reduced my desk sitting to a 4 day week and teaching more Pilates:) Thankyou so much. Learning lots:))
i.e. putting both legs over and/or both legs under.
Thanks for feedback and discussion.