How Does Your Core Affect Hip & Knee Pain?
Are you dealing with hip or knee pain? Your problem just might lie in your core. Your core is made up of all the muscles in your torso. This includes your back, abdominals, hips, and upper thighs. Your core helps stabilize your spine and hips when you walk, run, and jump. If your core is weak, you’re at a higher risk of developing an injury. Your joints won’t line up properly and your ligaments will become strained. Muscles will begin to tire faster, and performance levels will decrease. One of the most common areas of pain regarding a weak core is your knee. When your kneecaps shift around due to poor core strength, muscles become tight, which causes pain. If you’re experiencing pain in your hip as the result of weak core muscles, you may also be having issues with balance. The good news is that core-building exercises at Functional PT help to relieve both types of pain. What Do Strong Core Muscles Do? When your core muscles are strong, there is less pressure placed on your spine and hip joints, which can decrease your chances for developing arthritis pain. It also helps prevent further damage to your joints. Strong core muscles also improve a person’s balance and stability. Contrary to what many believe, it’s not necessary to go out and buy a ton of expensive gym equipment or memberships to work on your core strength. According to the Mayo Clinic, any exercise that involves the use of your abdomen and back counts as a core exercise.
There are tons of core-strengthening exercises that your physical therapist can teach you about. A few are as follows:
• Planking • Bridge • Pelvic tilt
• Half crunches on an exercise ball • Oblique crunches on an exercise ball
Call Functional PT Today! Our physical therapists are highly skilled and dedicated to helping you relieve your knee and hip pain through core strengthening. When you arrive for your first appointment, your physical therapist will conduct a comprehensive exam to assess your pain condition and core muscle strength. This will help determine the origin of the weakness and will be the foundation of your treatment plan. No two patients are alike; your treatment planwill be designed specifically for you and your individual needs! If you’re tired of dealing with hip and knee pain, contact our office for an appointment today!
Fruicota — Vegan Cuisine Restaurant In Waterford, Michigan
This month, we’d like to spotlight Fruicota, a vegan cuisine restaurant in Waterford, Michigan. Kristian, the young energetic owner, makes the most delicious food from scratch. We chose to promote his food because we believe that if we want the body to heal, we should put good food in it. Fruicota’s food is high quality, fresh, and tastes great. A shake and sandwich help me through the afternoon without giving me a stuffed or tired feeling. You can find them at 5326 Highland Rd, Waterford, MI. (248) 618-3867 Pictured: The Detox shake, plant protein and ginger; a beet burger, and chocolate smoothie fruit bowl.
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