In a typical chiropractic or physical therapy office it is common to hear a patient say, “I’d love to exercise but it hurts!”
People exercise, or at least say they want to, for any number of reasons. Maybe they want to lose weight. Or maybe they want to “get in shape” so they can enjoy that long awaited vacation. They could even be in midst of realizing that “motion is life” and if they do not begin to get their body moving they are on the fast track to rapid aging and disability.
Often the pain they experience when attempting to exercise emanates from their arthritic knees, hips, or spine. These arthritic joints have simply worn out before their time because of excess wear and tear. That’s the bad news. The good news is that much can be done to restore proper motion to those damaged joints to return them to full functioning.
A comprehensive treatment plan that includes evaluation and correction of the feet (the feet usually cause knee, hip, and spinal arthritis to begin and worsen) combined with chiropractic care, physical therapy modalities, slowly strengthening weak muscles, gently stretching “tight” muscles, and embarking on a gradual but progressive walking program can greatly improve your ability to walk and exercise.
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