Athletes in Alignment 12-28-25

Dayna Culwell
Feb 13
3 min read

ATHLETES IN ALIGNMENT

Create a balanced body for pain-free movin' and groovin'

Do you consider yourself to be an athlete? Well, even if you’re a “wanna be” athlete, you’ll want to know how to best keep your body ripe for action! Yes, athletes in great shape can experience hip and back pain. Sitting for periods of time in between your action filled sports can create tight hip flexors. As I write this, we're sitting on IH 37 in very slow traffic, trying to commute from my brother’s ranch in Southwest Texas to Lake Travis. Our backs are saying "Woah is me!" Luckily, in 5 hours we will be home again and ready for a light walk to get everything moving and grooving again. But what really happens with all this sitting? Even short periods of sitting in front of the t.v. (aka watching football or binge watching reality shows--not my favorite things to do).

Does your pelvis look like a tea kettle pouring water down the front of your legs?

If your pelvis dips forward, it can place additional strain on the low back. It's a simple equation of balancing out which muscles are overused and which muscles are underused. In yoga and pilates, you can balance out this ratio. Do you ever find yourself feeling limited in your hip mobility? Have you ever risen from the couch or the car seat and felt a twinge in the hips? Runners as well as football players may feel a strong pull in the hips or groin area.

So, let's take charge and make the body happy again.

Wait, how about low back pain? Did you know that your pelvis supports your entire body? It's the shock absorber in between the upper and lower body. Athletes who lift weights or perform repetitive twisting motions may find tightness and nerve compression that makes running sports uncomfortable and "heavy" feeling. Do you know why?

Your body is so dang smart that it will do anything you ask it to do. Hopefully, you know how to properly guide your body to move the right way. Let me explain this as succinctly as possible. You have muscles that provide balance and posture and you have muscles that move your limbs. Both are crucial for a happy healthy active lifestyle.

So, where to start?

Start by having someone assess your four natural spinal curves. Are they in alignment? Spotting any posture irregularities is your first clue of what to fix. This is where your Yoga Therapist or other wellness expert can assist.

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