Health Updates
Musculo-skeletal Update
Thursday, 28 April 2011 18:13
Biomechanics – A Holistic Approach to Managing Pain
Biomechanics – The “In” Thing
Why is biomechanics an important factor to consider when treating people with musculo-skeletal complaints? Because our bodies are wonderfully made to be efficient and balanced structures. There are forces acting on the body whether at rest, sitting at the computer or moving. Good structural alignment leads to even force distribution.
Most cases of knee pain are seldom caused by isolated precipitating events, but are the result of habitual imbalances in the lower extremity movement system.