Knee pain and dysfunction are common issues, particularly among athletes and older individuals. These problems can greatly impact our ability to walk and stand, leading to further complications if not addressed.
Common conditions associated with knee pain include muscle and ligament strains, ligament ruptures, meniscus injuries, arthritis, Osgood Schlatter's disease, knee bursitis, ITB syndrome, patella tendinopathies, and referred pain from hip and back problems.
Knee pain is often experienced as either a sharp, intense pain or a diffuse, achy feeling. It can also cause stiffness and crepitus (noises) during movement. Everyday activities like climbing stairs, getting out of a chair, or doing squats at the gym can become difficult.
There are various causes of knee pain, although many share similar mechanisms. These include poor posture, overuse in sports like running, prolonged sitting, inactivity, excessive body weight, trauma, and underlying pathologies or diseases.
If serious pathology or disease is ruled out, most knee problems can be attributed to poor structural alignment, resulting in muscle imbalances and improper use of the lower limb. Dysfunction in the spine and pelvis can lead to pressure and pain in the knee, as it often compensates for poor posture.
When seeking relief from knee pain, there are two approaches to consider:
1. Treating the pain and symptoms: This typically involves medication and other therapies that focus solely on symptom reduction. While it may provide immediate relief, this approach does not address the underlying cause of the problem – spinal alignment. Consequently, the pain is likely to return, potentially leading to increased reliance on medication and decreased mobility over time.
2. Correcting the cause of the problem: Imagine being able to identify the cause of your knee pain and find a resolution. Advanced Bio-Structural Correction™ (ABC™) is a chiropractic method that corrects spinal alignment and posture, targeting the root cause of knee pain. By improving spinal alignment and posture, ABC™ not only alleviates symptoms but also offers long-term resolution of structural issues causing knee pain.
ABC™ is a holistic approach that views the body as a whole, focusing on addressing underlying structural issues rather than targeting individual parts. By correcting structural alignment, pressure on muscles, ligaments, discs, and nerves is reduced, allowing the body to heal naturally. The use of techniques such as spinal stretches and hands-on adjustments results in consistent and predictable outcomes, including postural correction.
By improving spinal alignment through Advanced Bio-Structural Correction™, immediate relief from knee pain can be achieved, while also preventing future problems. This holistic approach enhances overall function and well-being, improving breathing, mental clarity, and body balance.
Proper posture and optimal functioning of the nervous system play vital roles in overall health. The nervous system serves as the communication pathway between the body and brain, regulating and controlling every action. When the bones in our structural system, particularly the spine, lose their ideal alignment, it can negatively impact the nervous system's function.
Fortunately, by improving spinal alignment and posture, pressure and tension on the nervous system can be alleviated. This, in turn, promotes optimal body function, reduces the risk of injuries, and prevents future problems.