This is when your hips are pushed out and your ribs protrude. This is a common problem that happens from sitting down excessively; it creates tightness in the iliopsoas and rectus femoris (hip flexor) muscles combined with tightness in the erector spinae group, multifidus, and back extensor muscles that produce the anterior tilt, which ultimately leads to lower back pain. I notice this a lot in our members’ postures in almost all areas of our workout, including core work on the mats. This article shows 2 ways to counteract this posture: One way is with any hip flexor stretch (Pigeon Pose, modified runner’s stretch, etc.) and a  plank hold, both of which are major parts of our workout!  Always remember to not have them exaggerate the Posterior Pelvic Tilt (no Tucking!) Help them find that neutral elongated spine, dropping that tailbone down.  

If y’all can watch this video the instructor gives great talking points I think we can all use in class, as well as after class when our members have questions about their lower back pain.

Here’s a couple of links:

http://www.stack.com/a/ways-to-fix-anterior-pelvic-tilt

http://www.stack.com/a/4-hip-flexor-stretches-to-relieve-tight-hips