Self Diagnosis

Self Diagnosis and treatment is a little tricky but it can be done.

Diagnosis begins with the bottom of the spine (even if the issue is felt at the top of the spine or neck).

Begin by placing a chair in front of a mirror, so that when seated you will be at right angles to the mirror.

Take a seat in the chair and look at your lower back in the mirror.

If your lower back is flat or convex ie, sticking out, then you need to develop flexibility in your hips.

If your lower back is concave, ie has a lordonic curve, then we will look elsewere for the cause of your issues. If the curve is excessive, then you have sufficient flexibility in your hips but possibly not enough strength and muscle tone in your belly. Sacral tightness can still be an issue under these circumstances.

In both cases you would begin with the 'Hips and Sacrum' series, but with different emphasis. Both groups would endeavor to do theses stretches and strength building exercises, but the challenge for those with tight hips will of course be the flexibility issues, and the challenge for those with excessive lordinic curvature, would be the rotation and engagement of hips, thighs and belly in these poses.

Although you can certainly do all of the series, I strongly recomend that you do the 'Hips and Sacrum' exercises as the highest priority