A holistic view of knee pain includes 4 parts: Alignment Having good posture is more than just “sitting up straight.” Good posture includes every part of your body, including your knees. We start with good foot posture – standing or sitting with our toes slightly (~ 10-15 degrees) out from our centerline. This leads to…
Standing, walking, sitting, bending, and sleeping postures all have room for errors. Saying “sitting is bad for you” is not necessarily true! Any posture that is done INCORRECTLY is bad for you. And a posture done correctly is just fine! Here are the 5 things to watch out for in all of the main postures…
Years ago, when I was training martial arts hours a day, I started having debilitating knee pain. I had to use a handrail to go down stairs. I was in my early 20s, but my knees felt 85. Acupuncture helped with the pain instantly. But a week or so after the treatment, the pain would return. …
Why is it so common to have pain that’s worse on one side of the back, hip, or leg (including the knee, ankle, or foot? Or sciatica?) Injury to that side is a possibility. Repetitive movements that are uneven, like mousing or writing, is another. Very few people are ambidextrous, so no surprise that many…