When doing mat exercises, does it matter if the back is flat to the mat or keep the back neutral?
When teaching anyone mat exercises neutral spine is biomechanically correct. As others have indicated, if a client has tight hip flexors, they will automatically be anteriorly tilted or conversely if they have tight hamstrings &/or tight hamstrings with spinal extensors(as seen in stenotic patients), they will present with a posterior tilt.
Neutral spine is referring to the pelvis on the lumbosacral junction. An area that is commonly injured, weak, possesses muscle imbalances and should be addressed first with ANY TYPE of client for optimal results…