Of Course! In Fact the cause of knee or foot pain can also be the result of referred pain. Referred pain is pain that is caused by a
dysfunction in one area of your body, but shows up somewhere else. For example, Kidney dysfunction can show up as low back pain. Referred pain is very common and can occur anywhere in your body especially in the extremities (arms
and legs).
Certain knee and foot syndromes can be traced to the lower back area.. The nerves that course through and supply the knee and foot, originate from the Lumbar and Sacral Vertebra (Bones in your lower
back protecting your spinal cord). Your brain and spinal cord control the muscles of the lower extremity as well as all the organs, muscles and tissues of the body. It only makes sense to understand that if a misalignment occurs in
your low back, the nerves, that exit the spinal cord coursing through the vertebra, can become pinched. This results in neural dysfunction causing an irritation of the muscles and joints respectively
All foot and ankle
pain can have a host of causes but, if a misalignment of the vertebra is causing this problem it must be addressed. Possible signs or symptoms clueing you into the fact it my be spinal related and early signs are; burning
sensation in your lower extremities as well as shooting pain, numbness, tingling, or low back pain prior to having foot or knee pain. Treating the cause of the problem is always your best cure. Remember pain is your friend and is
the warning sign of the body; do not just ignore it or cover it up.
Knee and foot pain can become very serious if left untreated, you begin to discontinue exercises that are beneficial to your overall health, it could effect
your work, or even get in the way of your recreational activities. Your knees and feet are very important because they are the base for your basic mobility. Protecting this privilege should be a primary concern, don't
disregard your bodies warning system.
