Doug Szolek
11-18-2003, 03:33 PM
Or at least that's best way I know to describe it.
I find that when I sit on my Swiss Ball (you know, big blue exercise ball) at the computer for any length when I stand I can decompress my pelvis. I've been doing this by standing with legs nearly straight and then working to slide my feet apart against the friction of the carpet. My feet don't move but i get a very low (and all together freeing) pop originating somewhere in the back of my pelvis (at least that's where I've narrowed it too). After the pop my hips and very low back move much more freely and I can feel a relaxation rise up my spine which inevitably improves my posture.
So, I'm wondering if what I'm experiencing is caused by the curved seating area of the swiss ball or perhaps the air pressure pushing my hips together. Also, I have been unable to determine exactly which joint(s) is being decompressed so any thoughts on that will be helpful. I have my Gray's handy so feel free to whip out the anatomical jargon.
I find that when I sit on my Swiss Ball (you know, big blue exercise ball) at the computer for any length when I stand I can decompress my pelvis. I've been doing this by standing with legs nearly straight and then working to slide my feet apart against the friction of the carpet. My feet don't move but i get a very low (and all together freeing) pop originating somewhere in the back of my pelvis (at least that's where I've narrowed it too). After the pop my hips and very low back move much more freely and I can feel a relaxation rise up my spine which inevitably improves my posture.
So, I'm wondering if what I'm experiencing is caused by the curved seating area of the swiss ball or perhaps the air pressure pushing my hips together. Also, I have been unable to determine exactly which joint(s) is being decompressed so any thoughts on that will be helpful. I have my Gray's handy so feel free to whip out the anatomical jargon.