Psoas and Anterior Pelvic Tilt Treatment Oakville
Our Oakville Chiropractic and Physiotherapy clinic has been treating anterior pelvic tilt for 20 years. We understand the underlying causes of tight hip flexors and how to effectively correct them, helping you move better and live pain-free. Our goal is to address the root of your discomfort and guide you back to your normal routine with expert care.
With over 40 years of combined experience, our hip flexor specialists use evidence-based protocols and proven techniques to diagnose and treat psoas and hip flexor issues. Whether your pain stems from poor posture, muscle imbalances, or overuse, we provide personalized treatment plans tailored to your needs.
What is Anterior Pelvic Tilt?
Anterior pelvic tilt is when your pelvis shifts forward causing pain, stiffness and tingling down the leg. You also may experience pain when sitting at work for a long time or even when you are walking your dog.
With an increase in computer time and a lack of physical activity tight hip flexors are becoming daily norm at our Oakville Clinic.
Hip Flexor and Psoas Anatomy Video
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Hip Flexor and Anterior Pelvic Tilt Treatment:
At our Oakville Chiropractic and Physiotherapy clinic we treat anterior pelvic tilt in many ways.
Hip Flexor and Psoas Treatment
Interferential Current (IFC)Therapy
IFC is an evidence-based form of electrical stimulation that our skilled, qualified healthcare professionals use to relieve pain and accelerate healing. During your session, soft silicone suction cups are placed on the skin over the injured area. These cups deliver two gentle electrical currents that cross beneath the surface, making your muscles contract and relax in a smooth, rhythmic pattern.
You may notice a slight twitch or “jump” in the muscle and hear a buzzing sound, but most people describe the feeling as comfortable—even soothing—rather than painful. The controlled contractions increase local blood flow, flush out inflammatory waste products, and bring fresh oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. Backed by solid scientific research, IFC is a personalized treatment plan that helps to optimize recovery from sprains, strains, tendonitis, and many other muscle or joint conditions.
Shockwave Therapy:
As part of our evidence-based and comprehensive approach to pain relief and mobility restoration, we use Shockwave Therapy to target deep muscle dysfunction—especially in hard-to-reach areas like the psoas and hip flexors.
Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing deep within the muscle and tendon tissues. It breaks up scar tissue, improves circulation, and helps your body repair itself faster. For hip flexors and the psoas muscle—common culprits in lower back pain, hip stiffness, and postural issues—shockwave therapy is especially effective. These muscles are deep in the body, making them hard to treat with standard massage or stretching. But shockwave can penetrate deep without needles or surgery, delivering relief right where it’s needed.
Shockwave therapy is a personalized treatment plan that’s backed by science, delivered by skilled professionals, and designed to help you move better, faster.
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Release:
At our clinic, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Release (IASTR)—commonly referred to as “scraping”—is an advanced technique used by our chiropractors to treat chronic muscle tension, scar tissue buildup, and inflammation. It involves using specially designed tools to gently but effectively glide across the skin over affected muscles and soft tissue. This motion helps break down adhesions, stimulate blood flow, and promote the body’s natural healing response.
While scraping may cause some temporary discomfort—especially in areas with a lot of scar tissue or tension—many patients report immediate relief and improved flexibility right after treatment. It’s one of those “hurts-so-good” therapies that delivers fast, noticeable results.
This technique is especially useful when treating deep or stubborn issues like tight hip flexors, psoas muscle dysfunction, or chronic low back pain. When combined with shockwave therapy or percussion therapy, scraping helps release restrictions in muscle fibers, increase your range of motion, and reduce inflammation in areas that are hard to target with hands-on therapy alone.
Think of it as a scientific, evidence-based upgrade to traditional deep tissue massage—used by professionals to help you move, feel, and heal better. Whether you’re dealing with sports injuries, posture-related tension, or chronic stiffness, scraping is an effective part of a personalized treatment plan designed to get you back to living pain-free.
Spinal Adjustment Therapy:
Also commonly known as a spinal manipulation, this form of treatment causes your joints to release (making that crack or popping noise). This form of release with help relax your muscles surrounding the joint and reduce pressure, helping to alleviate pain and tightness.
Acupuncture for Anterior Pelvic Tilt:
This is when a tiny needle is put into your skin where the affected muscles are. The needle will be placed there for about 12 minutes and will loosen up the muscle and promote new blood to flow to the area. Bright side is you don’t even know it is there!
What Causes Anterior Pelvic Tilt?
Anterior pelvic tilt is caused by a tight muscle called the psoas, which is a deep muscle found in your low back. When this muscle gets tight it pulls your pelvis forward causing the tilt. This muscle can get tight by many reasons but the most common reason is sitting for prolonged periods of time without a break. That is why Dr. Steve recommends taking breaks during your work day and walk around. His favorite prescription for tight hip flexors is getting up every 30 minutes and doing 10 deep squats!
Symptoms of a Tight Hip Flexor
Some frequent symptoms of psoas pain are lower back pain (which can feel quite severe), pain in the front of the hips, pain with coughing or sneezing and difficulty with transitions (for example – sitting to standing or turning over in bed).
Pain from a psoas/hip flexor injury may also be felt in the front of the hip or top of the thigh. Pain may even radiate down into the quad. Pain may be felt with activities like climbing the stairs, lifting the leg and sitting for extended periods of time.
Are you looking for Oakville Physiotherapy for your anterior pelvic tilt? Check out Vinaya our Physiotherapist and book today!
If you think this muscle may be causing some of your pain, come let Dr. Steve or Dr. Jenn sort it out for you!
Exercises for Anterior Pelvic Tilt and Psoas Injury:
Video on Anterior Pelvic Tilt Stretches
There are home stretches that are can help reduce some of the muscle tension. When stretching, you should feel the pull in the front of the thigh/groin area. It is important that the stretches are held for 30 seconds. It is ok if the stretch is uncomfortable, but it should not be excruciatingly painful.
Here are some chiropractic approved hip flexor and quad stretches!
Psoas and Anterior Pelvic Tilt FAQs
- What causes anterior pelvic tilt?
- How does the psoas contribute to anterior pelvic tilt?
- What are symptoms of anterior pelvic tilt?
- What are the symptoms of psoas pain?
- What activities should I avoid when I have anterior pelvic tilt?
- Does my posture cause my anterior pelvic tilt?
- Should I see a physiotherapist or chiropractor for my psoas pain and/or anterior pelvic tilt?
- Does sitting at my work station cause anterior pelvic tilt?
- Does shockwave therapy fix anterior pelvic tilt?
- How long does it take to correct my anterior pelvic tilt?
There are many reasons for this but the main causes are sitting too much (like at your desk), poor posture or a weak core.
When this muscle gets tight it will pull on the pelvis, tipping it forward.
Some symptoms you may experience are pain, tightness, tingling down the leg and potentially muscle weakness.
Symptoms to psoas pain you may be feeling are tightness, pain when moving (walking), pain when sitting, pain that travels down the leg to the knee and a limp.
You should avoid sitting too long in your chair. Try taking breaks during your work day and walk around to stretch that muscle out.
Yes, poor posture is a major contributor to your anterior pelvic tilt.
100% you should come see our Oakville Chiropractor and Physiotherapist for your anterior pelvic tilt.
Yes, sitting at your work station causes your anterior pelvic tilt. Prolonged sitting is the major contributor to your APT.
Yes! Shockwave is a great treatment service for your APT. It helps get that deep psoas muscle and loosen it up.
Everyone heals differently. some people take a few weeks or some people may take months to correct their APT. To help speed up recovery avoid activities that aggravate the muscle and contribute to the tilt.