Chiropractic Care and Rehabilitation Helps Keep You on Course

by:  Dr. Jack Cacic

Running puts extra strain on the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spinal column, hips, knees, ankles and feet -- all areas that absorb shock and take a certain amount of punishment with each step. If your posture, gait and spinal alignment are off-balance for any reason, this additional stress can lead to overuse injuries. Iliotibial band syndrome, or ITBFS, is a common example. This type of "runner's knee" occurs when the iliotibial band that runs along the knee joint rubs against the femur. Improper hip balance or foot balance can cause or aggravate this condition.

An even more common form of "runner's knee" is patellofemoral pain syndrome, in which a dislocated kneecap rubs against the femoral groove adjoining the thigh, creating pain, tenderness and a feeling of weakness in the knee. Plantar fasciitis, a painful inflammation of the foot's connective tissue, may also result from poor arch support or spinal misalignment. Running with a spinal misalignment, disc problem or unbalanced gait can even leave you with serious low back pain.

Run to Us for Your Rehabilitation, Pain Management, and Injury Prevention Needs

A program of rehabilitation, including chiropractic care, massage therapy and physical therapy can help you recover from these nagging injuries and make you less susceptible to them in the future. Here at Lake Worth Chiropractic & Wellness, Dr. Cacic corrects postural and gait abnormalities through spinal adjustment, and also prescribes massage therapy for muscular pain management and natural healing. Once we have you straightened out, our Lake Worth facility can keep you running through ongoing care and preventative maintenance.

Did you ever experience low back pain was worse when you ran?