Chirp Wheel+

“Thanks! the photo is just for conversation - I’m not actually trying to contort to this degree. I’m just wondering why I have pain and the only answer is “tight hip flexors not allowing your lower back to stay in a comfortable position” when clearly there comes a point where lower back does bend. I’m wondering the difference. Is it really just that genetically these contortionists are different? Are they hurting themselves? Did they approach flexibility in the back in some kind of way I’m not aware of? And I’m not just talking about contortion - also dance, gymnastics, yoga wheel poses. Ppl are bending with their lower backs. But even a minor bend (like pigeon pose) hurts me for days later, so my question is more exploratory about the topic, both for tempering my expectations and learning more about good practices.”