Generalized low back pain (LBP)
What?
Lower crossed syndrome (LCS) is based on the idea that muscles become imbalanced over time because they are related and cross-pattern compensations from maintaining a position so long the body thinks it is the new “normal”. It displays as LBP due to changes in back extensor muscles tightness, weak abdominals creating a tilt in the pelvis at a downward angle.
What else?
Low back pain is very specific that increases with movement and rotation, or sends radiating pain, numbness, or tinging down the leg, is more serious and needs medical attention.
LCS can also result in pain along spine, down into butt, in front of the knee, back of thigh, and as trigger points.
How?
Poor posture awareness can present in the back and lower half of the body due to causes including obesity, pregnancy, sitting prolonged slouched, or standing with pelvis rotated forward creating a dip in low back.
LCS also presents in the hip from sitting too long resulting in tight hips and weak glutes or a hip problem.
Where to start?
Become aware of your posture and poor postural sense to correct in daily life as possible.
Evaluate nearby spinal structures to ensure good posture along entire spine including checking for FHP and FSP.
Try these three.
find pelvis neutral seated, SKTC/DKTC, table slides