Our bodies have the capacity to adapt to changes. All parts of our body are interconnected in a way that one can affect the alignment and function of the other, known as the “Kinetic Chain”.
In our youth, flexibility, strength, and vitality often enable us to compensate for injuries and dysfunction. However, as we age, our bodies stiffen and injuries accumulate, leading to poor posture and decreasing our ability to adapt and compensate. Eventually, a minor injury can become the “last straw that breaks the camel’s back”.
For example, you may have compensated for hip dysplasia for decades by offloading with your ankles, knees, and pelvic muscles. However, with old ankle sprains, deteriorating knees, and a stiffening back, you are no longer able to compensate and begin to feel hip pain.
This is why seemingly irrelevant old injuries may become a key part of your treatment and function. Here at Revitalign Health, we strive not only to help you manage your symptoms but also to assess the function of your entire “kinetic chain” to address what may be the root cause of your complaint.
