Bottom Line:
Most orthopedic practices have a specialist
for your foot, a specialist for your back, a specialist for your hip, and a
specialist for your knee. Based on the number of specialists for your back,
hip, and leg you would think these joints aren’t designed to work together. But
research has shown that not only are your low back and lower extremities linked
by your nervous systems, but also by bio-mechanics. When you take a step, it’s
the coordination of your toes, ankles, knee, hip, pelvis and low back that help
you move forward. That is why when you have an issue with any part of that
biomechanical chain, it’s important to evaluate every joint independently and
how it’s working with the neighboring joints.
Why it Matters:
The proper motion of these joints is crucial
to their longevity. Researchers have discovered that adjustments to the hip,
knee, and ankle can decrease the pain associated with osteoarthritis and
degenerative changes by over 60%! We know there is a strong connection between
low back and hip pain. So, if you have hip, knee, or leg pain, it's essential
to also address your low back.
- Pain in your hip, leg, or knee can stem from
a problem in your low back.
- Adjustments to your low back can improve the
function of your hip and leg.
- People with hip pain have shown improvement
in pain by over 60%.
Next Steps:
Over 85% of the population with be afflicted
with back pain at some point in their life. Many will also have associated leg
pain or radiculopathy. If this sounds familiar, know you are in the right
place. Our practice is focused on helping people find relief naturally. We use
the latest evidence-informed care to ensure you can get back on your feet as
soon as possible and find lasting relief!
Science Source(s):
Comparison of Chronic Low-Back Pain Patients Hip
Range of Motion with Lumbar Instability. J Phys Ther Sci. 2015
A Single-Group Design Using Full Kinetic Chain
Manipulative Therapy with Rehabilitation in the Treatment of 18 Patients with Hip
Osteoarthritis. JMPT 2010
Comparison of Manual Therapy and Exercise Therapy
in Osteoarthritis of the Hip: a Randomized Clinical Trial. Arthritis Rheum.
2004
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