In the intricate universe of our bodies, our joints – shoulders, hips, knees, and elbows – play the pivotal role of maintaining mobility and ensuring our active participation in life’s many adventures. But what happens when these joints start crying out in pain and restrict our movement? Traditional medicine often recommends painkillers, anti-inflammatories, or in severe cases, surgery
The nervous system contains many different categories in many different ways. In understanding nervous system physiology, a simple but accurate way of categorization is to view the nervous system as two separate but integrated systems: The MOTOR nerve system and the SENSORY nerve system. The MOTOR nerve system is the nerves that move our muscles (motor). Also, it controls the function of our visceral organs (like
The four compartments of the knee (anterior/front, medial/inside, posterior/back, and lateral/outside) are like dominos. Meaning, when an injury occurs, the others “start to fall.” This is due to compensatory changes in function. When one compartment is problematic, this places added strain or stress on other compartments. Hence, managing knee conditions often requires work on multiple compartments. Medial Compartment The medial/inside
The knee can be divided into four compartments—the front, inside, back, and outside—which intimately interact with each other. The compartment located in the front of the knee includes the knee cap (or patella) the groove in which it slides in, and the muscles that attach to the patella. The patella is the body’s largest “floating bone” (technically called a sesamoid
Patellofemoral (PF) pain is a pain in the area of the knee cap and a very common problem. Especially in women because they naturally have a wider pelvis. A wider pelvis can cause a “knock-knee” effect. This can be exacerbated by flat feet and ankle pronation (rolling in at the ankles). The net result is that outward pressure increases on
The hip and knee are anatomically very close to one another. Functionally, there are several muscles that attach above the hip and below the knee joint. Hence, depending on the position and/or activity, the same muscle can move the hip and/or the knee. This close relationship crosses over in dysfunction as well, as patients with knee pain move differently, and
Osteoarthritis is a common chronic joint condition that affects roughly 10% of adults in the United States. Since it associates with obesity and advancing age, the condition is becoming more and more common. Two of the most common parts of the body affected by osteoarthritis include the hips and knees. They can cause considerable disability and dramatically affect one’s quality
Low back-related leg pain (LBRLP) is a common condition that drives patients into primary care clinics. These include chiropractic offices, but these cases are often complex, and determining the underlying cause can be clinically challenging. Let’s take a look at the current treatment strategies for LBRLP. LBP-Leg Pain Conditions To begin with, the patient’s doctor will need to determine if
Knee pain is a common complaint that will affect about 30% of the general population at some point in adulthood. Running has a reputation for causing knee pain due to “wear and tear”. The question frequently arises as to whether or not running accelerates knee problems. So, what does the current body of research say? Knee Pain Study In a
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