How do I fix anterior pelvic tilt and a lower-back arch?

If your lower back arches more than feels comfortable and your belly tips forward, it is often anterior pelvic tilt - the front of the pelvis dropping down and tipping the lower back into an exaggerated curve. It usually grows from a sitting life: the hip flexors at the front shorten and pull the pelvis forward, while the back muscles overwork to hold you up. The result is a tired, compressed lower back.

Gravity Stretching opens the tight hip flexors that tip the pelvis and decompresses the lower back that takes the strain, so the pelvis can settle into a more neutral, comfortable position. Supported hangs let the spine lengthen and the front of the hips release at the same time, which is exactly the combination this pattern needs - and the straps hold you, so nothing is forced.

This re-balances gradually with a steady, gentle practice rather than a single stretch. It is a wellness practice, not medical treatment - if you have ongoing back pain or a diagnosed condition, check with your doctor and start at the easiest level with a trainer.