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Pelvic Rock, Standing

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Picture of how to do the standing pelvic rock exercise
  • Stand in a comfortable, neutral position with your hands on your hips.
  • Gently rock the top of your hips backward, flattening your back. Your thumbs will turn down slightly.
  • Return to neutral position.
  • Now gently rock the top of your hips forward, arching your back. Your thumbs will turn up slightly.
  • Return to neutral position.
  • Repeat this gentle rocking motion 8 to 12 times.

Current as of: June 26, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Brian O'Brien, MD, FRCPC - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Joan Rigg, PT, OCS - Physical Therapy

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