What is the Crossed-Pelvis Syndrome?

What is the Crossed-Pelvis Syndrome?

 

 

The term "Crossed-Pelvis Syndrome" was used by Dr. Vladamir Janda to describe common characteristics of people suffering from chronic low back issues.  The pattern describes weak gluteals (posteriorly) and abdominals (anteriorly) and tight hip flexors (anteriorly) as well as tight lumbar extensors (posteriorly). 

 

There is also an Upper Crossed Syndrome, which presents as tight upper trapezius muscles (posteriorly) and tight pectorals (anteriorly), with weak deep neck flexors (anteriorly) and weak lower traps (posteriorly)

 If you have a client with chronic lower or upper back issues, you may want to assess the muscles mentioned above in your evaluation to see if they fit these Crossed Syndrome categories.