The answer is the compensatory, “chain-reaction” way in which the musculoskeletal system performs. The entire musculoskeletal system shifts and tilts in order to counterbalance an area of dysfunction.  For example, pain in the patella (kneecap), also known as Patella Femoral Syndrome (Knee Cap Pain), is frequently the result of imbalances in the quadriceps muscles of the thigh that connect to and move the patella. These imbalances commonly begin in the lower back, especially in the sacroiliac joint. You may remember the old song, “…the knee bone’s connected to the thigh bone…” and so on. Chronic challenges are never isolated because we are whole, organic beings from our head to our toes, or to put it another way, we are one skeletal system from our skull to phalanges. That’s why restricted foot movements due to foot pain, will usually produce painful knee problems, and poor knee tracking will develop as the result of incorrect gait patterns such as pronation (walking like a duck with toes pointed out rather than straight ahead). And, finally, being overweight and the wearing of high heels on a regular basis will eventually create knee pain.

Chiropractic treatment can re-establish proper muscle balance, restore desired motion to the patella and other knee joints, and realign subluxations of the sacroiliac joints and bones of the foot. The tissues of the knee joint, expressly the cartilage, will continue to wear if knee problems are left untreated. If the bones start to rub on one another, bones spurs and other changes can take place.

Musculoskeletal problems, such as knee pain and degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis), generally increase with age. You may have heard the saying: “Today you are younger than you will ever be.” So, don’t waste time, see Dr. Bolt, your Chiropractor in Oxnard, as soon as possible. In fact, call him today…for tomorrow’s sake!

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Many individuals who are overweight experience moderate to severe back pain. This happens because the spine was not designed to carry anything that is more substantial in weight than the body is at its normally healthy weight.  As an individual puts on extra weight, the spine begins to unduly stress and to compress, creating a lot of pain and discomfort.  It can also have an influence on the pelvis, tilting it forward and perhaps forcing it to pinch the sciatic nerve. This is a major reason why those who are overweight tend to have challenges with their lower back. The pain is due to either sciatica or the distorting of the spinal column.

If this problem sounds sorely familiar, and you’d like to get out pain, undoubtedly the thing to do is to get rid of some of the extra weight that you are toting around, and your spine will immediately respond and return to its regular position.  But, losing those pounds is difficult and it can take time, even with the best of intentions. But, luckily you don’t have to continue to experience back pain as you lose the weight. A chiropractor, like your Chiropractor in Oxnard, can help you to get the pain relief you’ll want as you shed the extra pounds.

But, you will still need to lose the extra pounds, and not having back pain will actually assist you in doing it. Losing the extra weight naturally and healthfully is very important, and there are two (simple but not easy) things that can’t fail: Get some kind of exercise every day, even if it’s just a small amount, and be certain that you take in fewer calories than you burn! Sure, you’ve heard about these two things before. However, now that you know your back is depending on you, it’s the perfect time to get truly inspired.

Start exercising slowly, particular if you’re having challenges with back pain. And, most importantly, be sure to see a chiropractor so that you don’t make the mistake that many people do, which is to exercise into the pain. That will only make matters worse. Exercise, though occasionally uncomfortable, should never be painful or cause pain. That’s why it’s important to see a chiropractor if you’re experiencing back pain.

Do simple stretching exercises and also concentrate on your core abdominal body muscles. Strong stomach muscles aid in relieving back pain. Dr. Bolt will be able to provide exercises that are best for you, individually. After a very short period of dedication to shedding the pounds that are producing your back pain and conceivably other health difficulties as well, you should begin to notice a dramatic difference in the way that you feel.

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