28/10/2025
Know your Body!
Yes, spinal misalignment can cause knee pain by creating an imbalanced weight distribution and putting extra pressure on the joints. A misaligned spine can lead to poor posture, which shifts the body's center of gravity and forces one knee to bear more weight than the other, leading to pain and increased wear and tear over time. Nerve impingement from a misaligned spine can also contribute to pain in other areas of the body, including the hips and knees.
How spinal misalignment leads to knee pain
Uneven weight distribution: An imbalanced or curved spine, such as from scoliosis, can cause you to put more weight on one leg than the other while standing or walking. This imbalance puts extra stress on one knee, leading to pain and potentially accelerating the development of conditions like osteoarthritis.
Poor posture: Spinal misalignment can lead to poor posture, such as a pelvic tilt or a forward head posture. This further disrupts the body's natural balance and weight distribution, putting additional strain on the knees.
Nerve pressure: A misaligned spine can put pressure on nerves, which may cause pain, numbness, or tingling that can be felt in the legs and hips.
Muscle imbalances: Over time, the body compensates for a misaligned spine by creating muscle imbalances. This can lead to some muscles working too hard while others become weak, further affecting knee stability and function.
How to find relief
Chiropractic or Bonesetting care: A chiropractor or Bonesetting can help identify the root cause of the pain by examining the alignment of your entire body, including the spine and pelvis. Adjustments can help restore balance and limit stress on your joints.
Targeted treatment: Instead of just treating the knee itself, addressing the underlying spinal issue can lead to a reduction in knee pain and inflammation.