Seated pelvic rocking is a gentle, low-impact way to wake up your core, stimulate pelvic lymph flow, and reconnect to your body’s natural rhythm. It helps mobilize the lumbar spine and sacrum, areas that often become stiff with limited movement or prolonged sitting. For clients with MS, this motion can ease discomfort and support smoother transitions between sitting and standing.
Florida Bodywork Authorized Therapists often include pelvic rocking in post-session movement plans because it’s easy to do, requires no equipment, and respects your current energy level. Simply sit on a firm, stable chair and gently tilt your pelvis forward and backward. The movement should be small, slow, and pain-free. Focus on control rather than range.
This practice helps support circulation, balance, and proprioception. It’s especially useful after MLD to reinforce calm, rhythmic movement and to help the body integrate without overstimulation. Over time, this simple exercise can help reduce stiffness and improve coordination with very little strain.
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