Strong Feet and Ankles
Give Your Body the Support it needs to Prevent Low Back Pain
When addressing low
back pain, it is absolutely necessary to check the alignment of the
feet and ankles. The reasoning can be
compared to that of constructing a house.
In order to have the entire structure of the house stable and sound, it
has to rest upon a strong, supportive foundation. If there are weaknesses or problems with the
foundation, chances are that the rest of the construction project will not go
smoothly. The feet and ankles are the foundations
of our body’s structure, so when problems persist in these regions, the
symptoms tend to manifest themselves in other locations such as the knees,
hips, pelvis, and most often, the low back.
Overpronation Creates
an Unstable Base Which Leads to Low Back Pain
The most common issue typically seen in the foot and ankle
complex is overpronation (think your feet and ankles rolling inward). This process causes the tibia and femur bones
(shin and thigh) to rotate inward as well.
If this process takes place on one side, let’s say the left, the left
side of the pelvis will also drop downward creating an unstable base for the
low back. This creates inflammation,
muscle tightness or over activity, and generalized low back pain.
Chiropractic Adjustments
and Shoe Orthotics Can Create the Support You Need to Alleviate Low Back Pain
To address the low
back pain caused by this problem, shoe orthotics is a great way
to start. The orthotics will provide
support to the feet and ankles, allowing them to provide a stable base for the
rest of the spine. Also, chiropractic adjustments of the lower
extremities and lumbar spine will help to maintain joint mobility and
integrity. Along with these treatments,
corrective rehabilitation should also be utilized in order to correct the overpronation
and muscular imbalances. Talk to Dr.
Kmett today about your treatment options!
Valley Chiropractic, LLC
4 S. McCain Drive #8
Frederick, MD 21703
4 S. McCain Drive #8
Frederick, MD 21703
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