It's Not A Bad Knee, It's An Adaptation

The body rarely breaks without warning. It adapts first.

When alignment shifts in the spine, the body compensates to keep you upright and moving. Those compensations can travel downward — affecting hips, knees, and ankles.

Sometimes knee discomfort isn’t a knee problem. It’s the result of long-term adaptation.

Addressing alignment at the top of the spine often improves how the rest of the body distributes stress.

5 Things You Can Do Now

1. Notice how you stand.
   Are you leaning more into one hip?

2. Check your walking pattern.
   Do your feet point straight ahead or rotate outward?

3. Strengthen your glutes.
   Weak hips often increase knee strain.

4. Rotate sitting positions.
   Avoid always crossing the same leg.

5. Address pain early.
   Persistent discomfort is a message, not something to push through.

Adaptation is smart — until it becomes strain.

If you’re dealing with ongoing joint pain, a structural evaluation may provide helpful insight.