alignment is…
the correct placement of the skeleton
why is it important
it allows you to move with efficiency, safety, balance, strength and prevents injury
what happens when a body part is out of alignment
other body parts compensate
what are the 3 main body weights
skull
thoracic region
pelvis
what is an anterior tilt
of the pelvis
tail bone/bottom up/outwards
what is a posterior tilt
of the pelvis
tail bone/bottom in/down