The Difference Between Swayback & Lordosis

[@user-qg7lb1jx8b]

that lamp has lordosis..

[@GUNSFOREVER1]

Haha nice observation!

[@ashotofmercury]

🤣🤣

[@druiz187]

Had this issue since I was in highschool, it became greatly exaggerated wen I started lifting weights. Thank you for the help, my short tight muscles are about to be stretched.

[@markvargas2231]

Drew Ruiz you also gotta strengthen the abs

[@MultiTrees123]

? The weights helped?

[@SuperHawk0413]

Hi Justin, Do you know if correcting swayback or lordosis can make you taller? Is there a surgery to correct this? Or only with excersises?Thanks so much. I am a 17 year old guy, and not happy with my height. I'll subscribe to your chanel if you answer.. Thanks, Manuel

[@wilsonsmanz]

I Have Everything

[@polog9997]

It’s been four years. How’s your posture?now?

[@LOL-dq5iw]

Please help me, this actually upsets me so much and I don't even know where to begin. My lordosis and sway back seems so bad I'm not sure if I can even fix this I've basically convinced myself it's genetic and can't be fixed.

[@liv-ci2oz]

Hey there, So I'm thirteen years old and have lordosis :( because I'm not fat it doesn't look severe, but when I lie against a straight surface I can fit an arm through the space between my lower back and e.g. the floor. I'm planning to do the exercises, but how am I supposed to sit in a chair? As my lordosis comes from slouching when sitting and standing, and I don't want to get rid of my progress by sitting wrong. And how do you achieve the 'correct' body posture; how do you stand? Also, would a back brace help?

[@SS_Anubiss]

I'm taking my ace personal training certification in a week and a half and this help me understand posture deviation a bit better

[@rebgthrsehtfgfrshet9752]

i am a teenager,and i have lordosis,swayback,kyphosis and scoliosis (my chest area goes to the left more).How to fix all that? :'(

[@adamjaja2107]

Hi I found your videos very interesting :) I have some problems with my posture but I cant tell if its sway back or lordosis. If i were to post a few pics, would u be able to kind of see which is the case? :D

[@gamecalledlife4288]

Hi Justin.I have question.I usually go to the gym 5 times a week.So can i still go to the gym and do the posture exercises?I don't have pain in my back I'm just doing this to fix and correct my posture. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@OptimizedSelfNinja]

Hi "Game Called Life", Thank you for taking the time to submit your question/comment. I recored a video response on today's Episode of The Optimized Self Show over at www.optimizedself.ninja You can watch the entire episode from beginning to end or simply fast forward to 1:06:42 where I begin to address you. Take a look for yourself and make sure to take The Optimized Self Test over at www.optimizedself.ninja so that I can gather the information needed to better help you. Take care and keep moving, Justin Archer formerly known as “The Posture Guy”, now proud “Sensei” of The Optimized Self Dojo: www.optimizedself.ninja

[@daffo595]

This was really helpful! I have lordosis and its really holding me back when I dance!

[@daffo595]

ballet. You need to keep your backside tucked down and its hard to achieve with lordosis, which is basically the complete opposite

[@catherinek49]

Thank you! Numerous physios have never mentioned to me that my type of lordosis and knock knees are connected. If I work on my lordosis, would this impact on my inward-rolling knees?

[@sobanmughal35]

hello sir i have combination of sway back and anterior pelvic tilt becaause when i stand by pulling my chest my lordotic curve is increased but when i stand normal in my real posture my neck is fore my shoulders are rounded(huncback) and my pelvis is shifted forward

[@joshellery7942]

Hey Justin just wondering my back sticks out but I think it is because of the muscles in it because my hips and shoulders are pretty much even, however my neck sticks out forward and back has an exaggerated curve does this mean I should fix my neck and lordosis?

[@OptimizedSelfNinja]

Hi Josh Ellery, Thank you for taking the time to submit your question/comment. I recored a video response on today's Episode (#31) of The Optimized Self Show over at www.optimizedself.ninja You can watch the entire episode from beginning to end or simply fast forward to 1:30:32 where I begin to address you. Take a look for yourself and make sure to take The Optimized Self Test over at www.optimizedself.ninja/test so that I can gather the information needed to better help you. I look forward to hearing back from you and I hope to see you soon inside The Optimized Self Dojo (www.optimizedself.ninja). Until then... Take care and keep moving, Justin Archer formerly known as “The Posture Guy”, now proud “Sensei” of The Optimized Self Dojo: facebook.com/groups/optimizedselfdojo/ Join The Dojo: www.optimizedself.ninja/store/memberships/

[@rainwateriscool]

Where is the link to the lordosis short & tight video? I am using a mobile phone and do not see the link to that video

[@noelcarlo9614]

Justin Archer, is doing sit-ups okay with lumbar lordosis

[@travoltata1]

Hi thank you for the video. By waching your videos I have the Lordsis on the left and the right is posterior. This creates some kind of torsion. I Iam unable to extend the left leg completely .Do you have any thoughts on this.Thanks

[@smargyface]

Hello Justin, I am an Italian girl living in Italy. I think I have both because I have lordosis, hyperextended knees, anterior pelvic rotation (more to the left side) and I feel like a limbo rocker. I have no balance. Furthermore I have trochanteric bursitis (right and left sides, more to the right) and psoas and piriformis muscles inflammation (more to the right side). I feel very very bad and upset. Physiotherapists are unable to help me, I do all the exercises they told me but I don't feel better. Now I'm wearing orthotics made for my shoes but it isn't enough. Could you please recommend me any exercises to reduce the pain? I would like to sleep again. Many thanks. Marianna

[@girlupnorth555]

Great video.I've watched a few of your videos but I'm still confused. I have a mixture of the two postures you mention. I got the impression that swayback involves long psoas and lordosis its due to a short psoas. If I have both, am i to stretch or strengthen it? I'd appreciate your help!

[@denisemoseley915]

Hola Justin, I have both issues. But here's an issue that i got and I was wondering if you can give any advice. The top part of my spine (cervical) is curved in, its soo curved in that it looks like an upside down J. What type of neck or upper body exercises do you recommend to at least try to align it?? The only advice I've gotten is to tilt my head back :/

[@JustinArcherThePostureGuy]

Hi Marley, Tilting your head back usually results in impingement. Instead think about pulling your head up and back (like so: Day 189: Pulling your #shoulders back vs pulling your #head back) I would also recommend you checking out "How To Straighten Out Your Swan Neck (Cervical Hyperextension) over at www.thepostureguy.com/neck-pain/how-to-straighten-out-your-swan-neck-cervical-hyperextension/ AND... What Causes Neck Pain? @ www.thepostureguy.com/what-causes-neck-pain Start with these and if after you feel you need more of a customized approach to help with your particular pain, posture, and/or performance issues that you're currently struggling with, then make sure to check out both the Optimized Self Workshop/Course and Skype Therapy Retainers that I offer. This way we can work together to reach your goals as quickly and efficiently as possible. Take care and keep moving, Justin Archer aka "The Posture Guy” Tweet Me @ThePostureGuy Learn About Me: bit.ly/tpgabout Work With Me: bit.ly/tpg1on1 Optimized Self Workshop/Course: bit.ly/ostpg Optimized Self Workshop QSG: bit.ly/optimizedselfqsg

[@CourtandFamily]

when I bend my spine pops in several different places, and when I lay flat on my stomach on the floor to play with my son My back stiffens up and it feels like Ive broken my spine after about a minute after getting up the pain subsides usually. sometimes I find it hard to get up because it hurts so bad. my spine looks alot like the lordosis. ive had two children in the last five years as well.

[@panycafe2901]

I think my son has lordosis, what kind of specialist should I consult with? Thank you.

[@aearp3185]

I have scoliosis, 3 curves confirmed by x-ray, and think I have a lordosis posture. Will the exercises help me or is there nothing that can be done for scoliosis?

[@sobanmughal35]

sir yes i have both and so you have told that i should first address lordosis and after lordosis looks better then i will go for sway back is it ok

[@DhavalPatel-ok1lv]

hi this is dan and my MRI ls spine shows loss of lumber lordosis so what r will be the exercise and improve my posture with that i have spondilysis of l5

[@rebeccareece3375]

So helpful for my personal training cert. studies! Thanks

[@JustinArcherThePostureGuy]

Hey Rebecca! I'm so happy to hear that my videos are proving useful to your personal training cert. studies. Is there any area of PT that you're looking to specialize in? Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help. Your friend, Justin Archer aka "The Posture Guy"

[@keithpeterson71]

What is it called when you have no curve in your lower back?

[@gethsemanew1490]

Thanks for this post. Question: You explain the difference between two types of lordosis: short and tight or long and taut. What if my knees point inward, but my feet outward?! Any help appreciated!

[@ladya2049]

Does having a large bottom abdomen help with having lordosis or swayback?

[@JustinArcherThePostureGuy]

A large bottom and abdomen are usually symptoms of lordosis/swayback. Correct the later and the prior will follow. lala ya'll

[@ferona.mumaloo]

Oh man, I think I have both, as well as that thoracic rotation you mentioned.... This will be fun to try and fix haha! I imagine I should still start with correcting the lordosis? A couple of my left ribs stick out further than the right, which I always thought was due to injury, but maybe it's posture related? For sure my right shoulder is tight and rolls in...

[@realtalk846]

Can I send you a few pictures of myself I'm very confused as to what I could have

[@michellerollingspilates4446]

Hi, I'm a little confused. I have been taught that it is only a true swayback posture if your shoulders are behind the pelvis AND the pelvis is posteriorly tilted. I have been taught that if there is no posterior tilt, regardless of the positions of the shoulders, it can't be a swayback posture. And that visually you can't tell, you must assess to see the degree of the pelvic tilt? Is this not correct from your point of view?? I don't mean sound antagonistic, I am still studying and just need some clarification. I have got myself all confused!!! I hope you can help, thanks for the posts x

[@OfficialElrax]

Hey I have a problem I think I have done a wrong procedure in doing the Ham string and people see me walking like a girl

[@TheMustafa0815]

Hey Justin, based on your description I think that I have lordosis, quostion is, can lordosis cause breathing problems and middle back pain and chest pain? couse I'm expiriencing these things after 3 month of working out, and I used to sit in weird positions my whole life so my back might be a bit screwed, please reply, thank you.

[@JustinArcherThePostureGuy]

Yes, poor breathing mechanics can cause compensations throughout the body, including the back and chest. You might also find this helpful: What Does Your Breathing Have To Do With Your Chronic Pain? www.thepostureguy.com/educational/what-does-your-breathing-have-to-do-with-your-chronic-pain/ What else can I do to help you feel better today?! :-) Take care and keep moving, Justin Archer aka "The Posture Guy” Tweet Me @ThePostureGuy Learn About Me: bit.ly/tpgabout Work With Me: bit.ly/tpg1on1 Optimized Self Workshop/Course: bit.ly/tpgosw

[@twstyshaft2592]

***** Justin. My bum sticks out, mostly though my abdominals really stick out like further then my chest by quite a bit, i have also been feeling lower and middle back pain. My back is pretty curved maybe even 45 degrees. What do you think i have?

[@JustinArcherThePostureGuy]

Twsty Shaft Lordosis for sure. Swayback too if your shoulder presents posterior (aka behind) your hips from a side view. Hope that helps clears things up for you :-)

[@twstyshaft2592]

***** When its fixed will my upper body be bigger?

[@markvargas2231]

mindaugas jurevicius Chest pain tf lol

[@cariannerons8596]

My lower back curves in and at the base of my neck I have a bump what does this mean?

[@markvargas2231]

So you can’t really get rid of it, if you have long and top

[@deanrobinson711]

Thanks for the advice. Lordosis can be very embarrassing, it tends to make you waddle like a duck when you walk . This can be very embarrassing when people make fun of you, when your walking down the street. I've had lordosis all my life and didn't know what to do about it, but now its getting better and I can walk down the street without people laughing at me thanks to people like you.

[@JustinArcherThePostureGuy]

Hey Dean, you're very welcome and thanks for writing in. I can totally sympathize with your "waddle dilemma". Just tell anyone who makes fun of you that Justin "The Posture Guy" has your back and if they mess with you, they're messing with me too. Not to mention all the other Posture Guys and Gals of the Posture Peeps Family. :)

[@deanrobinson711]

Thanks justin

[@JustinArcherThePostureGuy]

Dean Robinson You're welcome. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help. Have a great day!

[@ryguyiskindofaflyguy]

i have an anterior pelvic tilt but really tight hamstrings, i don't get it, i thought a posterior pelvic tilt was indiciative of tight hamstrings and anterior is indicative of weak quads. can you explain?

[@kclaunch]

ryguyiskindofaflyguy Because your hamstring muscles attach on your ischial tuberosities (your sitting bones) when you tilt your pelvis forward it pulls them into a tightened position, so yes, that is exactly right. Posterior pelvic tilt will put the hamstrings in a slack position and the quadriceps in a tightened position (since some of your quads/front compartment muscles attach on the front of the pelvis).

[@ryguyiskindofaflyguy]

so contracted means slack ? in my head i just thought that contracted meant tight

[@ryguyiskindofaflyguy]

like if i straighten my arm, you would say that my bicep is tight and my tricep is on slack?

[@shamycentral8697]

im almost certain i have lordosis , but i was wondering a few things , you've already said in another comment that you can make yourself taller if you realign your posture , but how much taller and is it possible to completely realign your posture ? and how long does it take?. also iv been talking to a few people and they all say that i dont have lordosis and i cant make my self taller but i followed the video and im pretty sure i have it. i also tried another method of standing up against a wall and putting my hand behind my lower back , i could fit both hands with still some more room but im not sure if this is accurate?

[@OptimizedSelfNinja]

Hi Skylow, Thank you for taking the time to submit your question/comment. I apologize for my tardiness in responding, but I have been preoccupied with strategizing how to more effectively and efficiently go about helping people like yourself. Hopefully this video response to on today's Episode (#45) of The Optimized Self Show over at www.optimizedself.ninja will help. Take a look for yourself, let me know if you have any follow-up questions, and I hope to see you inside The Optimized Self Dojo. Have a great day and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Until then... Take care and be a good human, Justin Archer formerly known as “The Posture Guy”, now host of The Optimized Self Show and proud “Sensei” of The Optimized Self Dojo (facebook.com/groups/optimizedselfdojo/) Enter The Dojo: www.optimizedself.ninja/store/memberships/ Text/Call me at [phone] Friend/Message me at fb.com/justinvarcher

[@AliceDiamondFitness]

Thanks for all you do Justin. It's really terrific. A question: any interest in ancient Rome? If so, I'd like to share something with you that only a Roman history buff and anatomy geek would appreciate.

[@xXelVatoMadrilenoXx]

How long do you think it will take before I can see results on long & taut lordosis routine?

[@JustinArcherThePostureGuy]

Depends on what you mean by "results"? If you mean pain relief, better postural alignment, and improved physical performance, then however long it takes you to complete the exercise routine mentioned inside the video. For permanent results remember that the human body is a stimulus response organism without prejudice to input. Or to put it more succinctly...we're all works in progress. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help. Take care and keep moving, Justin Archer aka "The Posture Guy” Tweet Me @ThePostureGuy Learn About Me: bit.ly/tpgabout Work With Me: bit.ly/tpg1on1 Optimized Self Workshop/Course: bit.ly/tpgosw

[@encly3881]

Thank you so much! This was really helpful...been confused for a while ;/

[@joeybeast216]

I feel like i have both but im still not sure. What should i do and should i email you?

[@JustinArcherThePostureGuy]

Hey Joey, Start with one of the Lordosis Routines. Then when you have that under control, look to address the Swayback...that is assuming if it is still there ;) But if you feel you need more of a customized approach to help with your particular pain, posture, and/or performance issues that you're currently struggling with then make sure to check out both the Optimized Self Workshop/Course (www.thepostureguy.com/optimizedselfworkshop) and Skype Therapy Retainers (www.thepostureguy.com/skype-therapy/) I offer. This way we can work together to reach your goals as quickly and efficiently as possible. Thanks for writing in and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. Until then... Take care and keep moving, Justin Archer aka "The Posture Guy” Tweet Me @ThePostureGuy Learn About Me: about.me/justinarcher Work With Me: bit.ly/tpg1on1 Optimized Self Workshop/Course: bit.ly/tpgosw

[@wikan1996]

dude, are you deleting your lumbar lordosis correction video?

[@JustinArcherThePostureGuy]

+SuperHawk YES, you can make yourself taller if you realign your posture. But you must be consistent in your execution of the exercises. Take care and keep moving, Justin Archer aka "The Posture Guy” Tweet Me @ThePostureGuy Learn About Me: bit.ly/tpgabout Work With Me: bit.ly/tpg1on1

[@ahedooo]

***** I have both swayback and lordosis will i really get taller when i treat them ? because i say someone in youtube saying that treating lordosis won't make you taller

[@rainwateriscool]

Never mind I just found the short & tight lordosis video..thanks for posting it..i need to work on losing this Lordosis that I have

[@sidneystamm5501]

Hi, I think I have short and tight lordosis. What excersizes can I do to make this go away?

[@JustinArcherThePostureGuy]

I would recommend you do the routine found at www.thepostureguy.com/hip-pain/correcting-common-posture-deviations-anterior-pelvic-tilt-w-er-femurs-aka-athlete-hips/ and focus on correcting the anterior pelvic tilt and externally rotated femurs. Keep me posted on your progress and let me know if there is ever anything else I can do to help.

[@sohailfatadin193]

why is my one side have more of a sway back than the otheer

[@robynmessner4192]

I must be blind because I can't find the link for the lordosis exercises.

[@JustinArcherThePostureGuy]

The link is in the second bullet point. It's www.thepostureguy.com/athletics/short-tight-vs-long-taught-athletic-posture-types/

[@danielpark5143]

Humans are naturally supposed to have a slight lordotic curve in the lumbar spine as well as anterior pelvic tilt. This is good as long as it's not excessive!! MUCH MUCH better than having a flat lumbar spine with a posteriorly tilted pelvis...

[@23ieshia]

What if like in my case you have scoliosis?

[@Silverwolf-hr6wi]

What about if you have anterior pelvic tilt and rounded shoulders?

[@vickiewalter592]

what about reverse lumbar lordosis? are the exercises the same?

[@vanesswaggg]

Is it dangerous? Like can someone get really hurt from this?

[@lindaliriel]

This was really helpful, thank you!

[@hobofuture]

How do you fix thoracic rotation dude?

[@roxaslover1693]

I usually have a routine of getting on my laptop around 10PM Every night for a few years now, I didn't know that sitting upright was actually killing me. I'd sit so that my back was really straight, but I guess over time the curve turned Inward. Ultimately, TRYING To have good posture gave me bad posture :/ I wish someone taught this In school, I had no clue what Lordosis was ...

[@manoelacampos5562]

I love this video, thank you. Very helpful!

[@primary5050]

Someone just kiss this guy.....!!!!! This video has helped me a lot. I confirmed my lardosis thanks to this video.... Thanks Bro....

[@OptimizedSelfNinja]

Pariksheet Yadav-Patil Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad to hear that you have benefited from this video. There's plenty more where that comes from over at my new online home, www.OptimizedSelf.ninja. I look forward to seeing you there soon. Until then... Take care and keep moving, Justin Archer formerly known as “The Posture Guy”, now proud “Sensei” of The Optimized Self Dojo: facebook.com/groups/optimizedselfdojo/

[@devakip4316]

Been trying to figure out the difference between lordosis and swayback and have finally come to the realization that I actually have both. Thankyou for this very informative video! :)

[@JustinArcherThePostureGuy]

You're very welcome! Please enjoy the exercise routines found inside and let me know if you have any question or if there is anything else I can do to help along the way.

[@jesustorres4725]

so this can be fixed?

[@OptimizedSelfNinja]

Jesus Torres YES. Did you watch the video? ...or at least read the description? All the answers to your questions (and more) can be found inside ;-)

[@fiiken9263]

Great video - very clear

[@xxpugsandkissesxx5788]

I have both, that's sad.

[@deleted72636]

wanna know what you have, ask yourself this question. Do I have booty? If Not, and your booty is as flat as pancake then You have Swayback, If it's the opposite and you look like donald duck you have Lordosis. Donald Duck=Lordosis Pancake booty=Swayback Simple.

[@Brickinasock]

Jason great comment

[@earthhawk]

Thank you for your knowledge

[@JustinArcherThePostureGuy]

You're welcome! Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help :-)

[@akashmazumdar9917]

beautifuly explained .

[@karla5996]

Awesome - thank you!

[@joyfrappier7981]

Thanks a lot, it is very helpful

[@DaffanZ]

I have both... what the fuck

[@JustinArcherThePostureGuy]

+DaffanZ Start out by doing the routine (see link at the top of description) for lordosis first, once per day for 1-2 weeks, everyday. Doing so should take care of the lordosis and most of - if not all - the swayback. But if the swayback persists after 2 weeks, transition to the swayback routine. Keep me posted and let me know if there is anything else I can do to help. Take care and be a good human, Justin Archer formerly known as “The Posture Guy”, now host of The Optimized Self Show (www.optimizedself.ninja/show) and proud “Sensei” of The Optimized Self Dojo (www.optimizedself.ninja/dojo) Enter The Dojo: www.optimizedself.ninja/ Work With Me 1-On-1: www.optimizedself.ninja/store/sessions/ Keep Me On Retainer: www.optimizedself.ninja/store/retainers/ Tweet me @justinvarcher (twitter.com/justinvarcher) Follow me on Instagram @justinvarcher (instagram.com/justinvarcher/) Follow me on Periscope at periscope.tv/justinvarcher Blab with me over at blab.im/justinvarcher Join The Optimized Self Facebook Group (www.optimizedself.ninja/group) Subscribe to The Optimized Self KZbin Channel (www.optimizedself.ninja/youtube)

[@reptilesgamers00]

Weird video setup he's standing to the right.

[@wsheri11]

I have a sway back...UGH

[@iwillknifeya]

Great video :)

[@markvargas2231]

He didn’t say weak abs

[@BratzDoll03]

I have lordosis bad!

[@smargyface]

Hello, could you please reply to my comment? Many thanks.

[@unknownk5478]

please can i have your email?

[@Sir.Tallen]

Lol these are the same thing. Thats why everyone is saying they have both.

[@rheakamikawa5401]

Pretty sure spinal lordosis\kyphosis is permanent, unless you're like 8-12 years old or young. Usually by the time you realize you have the curve, no amount of exercise will reverse it. And there will be no doctors willing to help you with spinal operations because they will tell you that the aesthetical benefits is not worth the risk. You might be able to breath or "feel healthier" or perform better, but once you look like a hump, you will never stand straight ever again. But if you can show me one person that has managed to restraighten their curved spined AFTER it has been curved, through exercise, i would gladly eat my words. ------------------------------------- All in all, exercises are a PREVENTION measure, there is no fix.

[@kylerileyholisticlifestyle5383]

Incorrect, you can correct both of the conditions mentioned through stretching/strengthening work. It takes work but it can be done. The position of the spine is due to the directional force of the muscular imbalance, so if you balance out the muscles, it will reposition the spine. Even if it is purely spinal, it can be manipulated. Exercises are most certainly corrective as well as preventative. I have worked with many clients suffering with lumbar lordosis and corrected from lordosis back into a neutral position

[@TheLarousse89]

Its just about your muscles. Saying you can't fix your posture is like saying that you can't get in shape after you are 8-12 years old. You can, and much the same way, with proper stretching of tight muscles pulling you out of shape, and working out of loose muscles that aren't pulling you into proper posture..you can fix these things. There are some people that will not be able to straighten out because of spinal deformation, but you'd know that before going into this if that was the case.

[@Blakostructr]

Rhea Kamikawa I don't think you understand, the curve isn't permanent, it's only there when your body is fully extended due to the tilting of the hips. If someone with lordosis lays on their back with their knees bent, their spine straightens completely. So this means the curvature isn't permanent, it's only there when the hips are bent forward.

[@OptimizedSelfNinja]

Sorry, for whatever reason, my reply/comment above didn't properly tag you. - Justin Hhmmm...did it again, darn. Anyone know how to fix what's going on?

[@TheLarousse89]

Rhea Kamikawa​ also, me. I am en route to fixing my lordosis. I started seriously fixing it sometime in late February/early march. I've been consistent stretching my pec's and quads, and working my core/hamstrings/extensors/upper back and shoulders....and relative to a picture of me in Italy in 2010....my posture has vastly improved. Neutral. I still have to focus on it though, though not as much as I used to. Just because my abdominals aren't as strong as they should be quite yet. But Rome wasn't built in a day.

[@aniketkashyap1330]

you talk a lot

[@kendracarlsen9017]

Hi i think i have lordosis but i am not sure when i am am wearing a belt it tips forward when i stand like i normally would. I also wan´t to know if you have lordosis, do you get pain in your lower back when it´s cold outside? because i feel like my spine is contracting.

[@JustinArcherThePostureGuy]

If your have an anterior pelvic tilt (belt tipped forward) along with lordosis, which it sounds like you do, your lower back muscles are already under a great amount of strain do to their compromised length, tension, tone, position, and function. Then when you add cold weather on top of all that the muscles become tenser and tighter in an effort to keep you warm and thus causes an increase in your symptom(s). Have you tried either of the exercises routines yet? If so, how did you feel before, during, and after doing them?

[@kendracarlsen9017]

I haven´t tried them yet but i will be sure to right back how i felt before, during and after. :-)

[@smargyface]

Hello, could you please reply to my comment? Many thanks.

[@JustinArcherThePostureGuy]

Hi Marianna, I apologize for not getting back to you till just now. I miss comments from time to time, but the fastest way to get ahold of me and get a response is on Twitter @ThePostureGuy. Anyway, I would recommend you go to my site and search for each of the posture deviations you mentioned in your first comment. But I would also make it a point to audit the other foundations of your health (like your breathing, hydration, sleep, nutrition, stress, and movement), determine the quality of each, and then ask yourself how the way your approaching each is making your symptoms better or worse. A good video to watch about this can be found at www.thepostureguy.com/educational/is-your-bodys-emergency-brakes-on/ I hope this helps point you in the right direction. If there is anything else I could do just shoot me a Tweet. I look forward to hearing from you again soon. Until then… Take care and keep moving, Justin Archer aka "The Posture Guy” Tweet Me @ThePostureGuy Learn About Me: about.me/justinarcher Work With Me: bit.ly/tpg1on1 Optimized Self Workshop/Course: bit.ly/tpgoswc

[@smargyface]

***** Many thanks for your reply. My orthopedist would cut open my fascia lata because of my trochanteric bursitis. I would like to avoid this operation but this 24H pain in the legs and lumbar region is driving me crazy. I will let you know. Marianna