Chiropractors certainly are known for treating the spine – but keep in mind that the nerves of the spine extend to every tissue of the body, including the arms, hands, legs and feet. The chiropractic philosophy of care focuses on how different parts of the body fit together as a whole. In other words, chiropractors don't just look at your knee if you come in with knee pain. Believe it or not, all of your body parts and systems function in harmony with one another. Pain in one area does not necessarily mean that the problem is located in the same place.

Sometimes, the source of the pain is, in fact, coming directly from your lower back. Often, however, the cause of the pain, or a large contributing factor to it, comes from your lower extremities and feet. Most people do not realize their feet have three springy arches that help support the weight of their entire bodies. Whether it's due to genetics, heavy weight-bearing activities or bad shoes, to name a few, these arches can fall down over time. This makes your feet unable to support the weight of the body correctly, causing them to start rolling inward. This is called overpronation, and it's a fairly common condition, especially for runners. You may be surprised to know that 80 percent of people are overpronators. Your chiropractor can adjust your feet and other affected joints, and can recommend treatments that help support all three arches of the foot.

Analyzing your feet is an important part of whole-body wellness. As chiropractors, we want to keep our patients feeling great, but the adjustments are just a part of the entire health package. Diet, exercise, healthy work and life habits, proper shoes, and suggestions on pillows and beds also come into play. We can use many other tools, combined with spinal adjustments, to tailor a specific chiropractic treatment plan to meet your needs.