Margie, sorry about that (actually, I love "Margie"---my aunt is a Margery and goes by Margie). In any event, it seems to be helping. Been using it for several days, less than a week, and it hurts but not to an unbearable level. My lower back isn't as sore/tight since I started doing it, although I can tell my pelvis is still tilted, making my glutes tight. I'm pretty sure this is causing me to have functional scoliosis, too. It's very difficult for me to do forward folds because my lower back/glutes are extremely tight. I think years of leaning forward in my chair at work---for hours at a time--is the primary cause (in addition to dumping into my right hip when standing and sitting).
Should have listened to mom, "sit/stand up straight!"
I have tight hip flexors as well and while I don't personally use a TP ball, I've heard good things about it. A few questions...how long have you been using the TP ball? What's your comfort level when using it? Do you feel like it's helping to release your tight muscles?
