The knee has one primary job - flex and extend. If it is forced to excessively rotate or laterally bend because of hip or foot dysfunction, that is when we see knee pain.
Walking should be one of the easiest things we do.
If we expand that to looking at a running gait - not much should change.
What I mean is that running is literally straight forward. We shouldn’t see your foot, knee, hip, or body sway much left or right. Figuring out why you might sway or compensate is exactly why we do gait assessments! It’s easy to sit there and say “your left foot overpronates in your stance phase” - but why? Why does it do that? Is it the foot’s fault or the hips?
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Aside from specific chiropractic adjustments, Dr. Claire specializes in a highly regarded technique of manual muscle therapy called Active Release Technique. This manual muscle therapy helps alleviate painful, achy muscles to their normal behavior.
We must start with the disclaimer that we believe everyone is an athlete. If you have a body, you’re an athlete. Whether that means you’re a weekend warrior pounding 7 miles on the pavement, beating your buddies in a round of golf over a couple beers, or even just crawling around on the floor with your little one - all of those activities require good athletic motion.
What sets Minnesota Movement Apart? What makes our Chiropractic Clinic different than any others in the area? Read this article and find out for yourself! After all, you have some responsibility in this game called life too!