Have you ever noticed how your knees position when you stand? Perhaps you’ve caught your reflection and wondered if they seem to angle inward or bow outward? Or maybe you’ve experienced knee pain or discomfort without understanding why?

Your knees are remarkable engineering achievements – sophisticated joints capable of supporting your entire body weight while enabling fluid, coordinated movement. But like all complex systems, they require proper alignment and balance to function optimally. The position of your knees can reveal valuable information about your overall biomechanics, structural health, and movement patterns.

At Adam’s Back, we understand that true musculoskeletal health extends beyond your spine to encompass your entire kinetic chain – including the crucial role your knees play in movement, posture, and long-term joint health.

Understanding Knee Alignment and Why It Matters

The Importance of Proper Joint Alignment

Your knees are hinge joints that facilitate movement in one primary direction – bending and straightening. However, for your knees to function optimally and remain pain-free, they must work in harmony with the rest of your body’s structural system.

Knee alignment refers to the spatial relationship between your:

• Thighbone (femur)
• Shinbone (tibia)
• Kneecap (patella)
• Surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments

Proper alignment ensures that when you walk, run, climb stairs, or stand, the forces traveling through your knee are distributed evenly across the joint surfaces. This optimal load distribution helps:

• Protect cartilage: Even weight distribution reduces excessive wear on joint surfaces
• Reduce joint stress: Properly aligned joints experience less abnormal friction and torque
• Improve movement efficiency: Your muscles work more effectively when bones are properly aligned
• Prevent injury: Correct alignment reduces compensatory strain on supporting structures
• Support long-term joint health: Proper alignment throughout life reduces risk of early arthritis and degeneration

The Biomechanical Chain: It All Connects

An important concept to understand is that your knees don’t function in isolation. They’re part of what movement specialists call the “kinetic chain” – an interconnected system where problems in one area inevitably affect others.

The foot influences the knee: Flat feet or high arches change how force travels up through your leg, potentially altering knee alignment and function.

The knee affects the hip: Knee misalignment forces your hip and pelvis to compensate, potentially leading to hip pain or lower back problems.

The hip influences the spine: Hip and pelvic asymmetry creates cascading effects up through your lower back and entire spine.

The spine affects posture and overall movement: Spinal issues can contribute to postural imbalances that affect leg alignment.

Result: A problem starting in your feet can eventually manifest as knee pain, hip discomfort, lower back pain, or even upper back and neck tension. This interconnected reality underscores why comprehensive assessment is so important.

Common Knee Alignment Types

While healthy knees come in various shapes and configurations, certain patterns are particularly common. Understanding these patterns can help you recognise whether your knee alignment falls within a normal, functional range or whether it might benefit from attention.

Type 1: “Knock Knees” (Genu Valgum)

What It Looks Like

In knock knee alignment, the knees angle inward when you stand. In more pronounced cases, the knees may actually touch or come very close to touching each other when your feet are positioned apart. The visual effect is often described as “X-shaped” legs.

Why It Happens

Several factors can contribute to knock knee development:

Genetic Factors: Some people have a natural predisposition toward knock knee alignment, often inherited from parents or other family members.

Growth and Development: Knock knees are actually quite common in toddlers and young children as their bodies grow. This often self-corrects as they mature, typically by age 7-8. However, if knock knees persist beyond age 7 or become more pronounced during development, professional evaluation is warranted.

Nutritional Deficiencies: Severe vitamin D deficiency during childhood can affect bone development and contribute to knock knee alignment. Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and proper bone formation.

Infections: Certain infections – particularly those affecting the knee joint or bones – can alter knee alignment, especially if they occur during critical growth periods.

Past Injuries: Fractures or significant injuries involving the knee, thigh, or shin during growth stages can affect how bones develop and align.

Neuromuscular Conditions: Certain medical conditions affecting muscle tone or neurological function can contribute to knock knee alignment.

Obesity: Excess weight during development can place abnormal stress on growing bones and joints, potentially affecting alignment.

Associated Concerns

While some degree of knock knee alignment is considered normal variation, more pronounced misalignment can:

• Increase stress on the inner aspect of the knee joint
• Contribute to medial knee pain (pain on the inside of the knee)
• Increase risk of knee injuries, particularly to ligaments
• Affect ankle and foot positioning
• Contribute to lower back or hip pain through compensation patterns

Type 2: “Bow Legs” (Genu Varum)

What It Looks Like

In bow leg alignment, the knees curve outward, creating a visible gap between them when standing with feet together. The visual effect is often described as “O-shaped” legs. The more pronounced the bow, the wider the gap between the knees.

Why It Happens

Bow legs can develop from various causes:

Genetic Factors: Like knock knees, some people have a natural predisposition toward bow leg alignment inherited from family.

Growth and Development: Mild bow legs are also normal during toddlerhood and typically resolve by age 2-3 years. However, if bow legs persist beyond this age or worsen, it warrants investigation.

Vitamin D Deficiency: Severe, prolonged vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets – a condition affecting bone development and mineralization. Rickets is the most common cause of pathological bow legs in developing countries. Symptoms include not only bow legs but also delayed walking, bone pain, delayed tooth development, and delayed or inadequate growth.

Spinal Conditions: Certain spinal disorders can affect nerve function and muscle control of the legs, contributing to bow leg development.

Arthritis: Osteoarthritis affecting the knee joint can cause progressive bow leg deformity over time as cartilage deteriorates unevenly.

Fractures or Injuries: Fractures of the leg bones, particularly if not properly aligned during healing, can result in bow leg deformity.

Blount’s Disease: A growth disorder affecting the shinbone (tibia) that can cause progressive bow leg deformity. This typically appears in children ages 1-3 and requires medical management.

Paget’s Disease: A bone disease affecting older adults that can cause deformity in weight-bearing bones, including bow legs.

Associated Concerns

More pronounced bow legs can:

• Increase stress on the outer aspect of the knee joint (lateral knee pain)
• Contribute to higher injury risk, particularly ACL and meniscus injuries
• Affect lower leg and foot alignment
• Create gait abnormalities that contribute to hip or back pain
• Potentially lead to early knee arthritis due to uneven joint loading

Type 3: Neutral Alignment (The “Ideal” Position)

What It Looks Like

In neutral alignment, your knees, hips, and ankles stack vertically like building blocks in a straight tower. When standing with feet together, a straight line could theoretically be drawn from your hip joint through your knee joint to your ankle joint.

Why It’s Considered Optimal

Neutral alignment is often described as the “ideal” because it:

• Distributes weight evenly: Forces travel symmetrically through the joint, reducing abnormal stress on any particular structure
• Reduces compensatory strain: Supporting muscles and connective tissues don’t need to work extra hard to compensate for misalignment
• Promotes efficient movement: Muscles work most effectively at their optimal length and leverage when joints are properly aligned
• Minimises wear and tear: Even weight distribution reduces cartilage stress and risk of premature degeneration
• Supports longevity: Proper alignment throughout life significantly reduces risk of early arthritis and degenerative joint disease

Important Perspective: “Perfect” Isn’t Necessary

Despite neutral alignment being considered “ideal,” it’s important to understand that:

• Very few people have perfectly neutral alignment: Small variations are completely normal and don’t necessarily cause problems
• Functional variation is acceptable: Knees don’t need to be perfectly straight to be strong, pain-free, and functional
• Individual adaptation is real: Your body adapts to your unique alignment over time
• Symptoms matter more than measurements: Someone with slightly non-neutral alignment who has no pain or functional limitations may not need intervention

The key is understanding whether your specific alignment is contributing to pain, dysfunction, or injury risk – not achieving some theoretical ideal.

Factors Influencing Knee Position

Knee alignment isn’t determined by a single factor but rather results from a complex interplay of genetics, development, lifestyle, and health conditions. Understanding these influences helps explain why different people have different alignments and why interventions need to be individualised.

Genetic Factors

Hereditary Patterns

Genetics play a significant role in determining your baseline knee alignment. If your parents have knock knees or bow legs, you’re more likely to develop similar alignment patterns. This genetic influence affects:

• The natural shape and angle of your bones
• The length and attachment points of muscles
• Your overall skeletal structure and proportions

Understanding Genetic Predisposition

While you can’t change your genetics, understanding your hereditary patterns can help you:

• Recognise alignment issues earlier
• Implement preventive strategies sooner
• Make informed decisions about treatment options
• Understand which lifestyle modifications might be most beneficial

Muscle Imbalances

How Muscles Influence Alignment

Your muscles are active structures that constantly pull on your bones, maintaining posture and controlling movement. Imbalances – where some muscles are weak or tight while others are strong or loose – can gradually shift skeletal alignment.

Common Muscle Imbalances Affecting Knee Alignment:

Weak glutes: The gluteal muscles (particularly the gluteus medius) are crucial for hip stability and controlling inward knee collapse. When these muscles are weak, your knees may angle inward toward knock knee positioning.

Tight hip flexors: Chronically tight hip flexors (muscles in the front of your hip) can alter pelvic tilt and subsequently affect knee alignment.

Weak quadriceps: The quadriceps muscles in the front of your thigh directly support the knee joint. Weakness can contribute to knee instability and misalignment.

Tight or weak hamstrings: The hamstring muscles on the back of your thigh affect knee function and can contribute to alignment issues when imbalanced.

Weak outer hip muscles: These muscles control outward hip rotation. Weakness can contribute to internal rotation of the thigh and knock knee alignment.

Calf imbalances: Tightness or weakness in the calf muscles can affect ankle positioning, which subsequently influences knee alignment.

Foot Mechanics

The Foundation Affects Everything

Your feet are your foundation. How they contact the ground and distribute forces profoundly influences alignment all the way up your body.

Flat Feet (Pes Planus):

• The inner arch of the foot is collapsed or lower than normal
• Causes inward rotation of the shinbone (tibia)
• Can contribute to knock knee alignment
• Often accompanied by inward ankle movement (pronation)

High Arches (Pes Cavus):

• The arch is exaggerated, reducing shock absorption
• Often associated with outward foot positioning
• Can contribute to bow leg alignment
• Typically accompanies outward ankle movement (supination)

Toe Position Issues:

• Inward-turning feet (pigeon toes) can affect knee alignment
• Outward-turning feet can alter forces through the knee

Addressing Foot Issues

Recognising that foot mechanics influence knee alignment opens up treatment possibilities:

• Proper footwear with appropriate arch support
• Custom orthotics designed to optimise foot positioning
• Foot-specific exercises and stretches
• Gait training to improve walking patterns

Past Injuries and Trauma

Acute Impact on Growing Bones

Injuries during childhood, particularly during periods of rapid bone growth, can have lasting effects on knee alignment. Fractures of the leg bones, if not perfectly aligned during healing, can result in permanent alignment changes.

Chronic Effects of Adult Injuries

Even if you sustained a knee injury as an adult, residual effects can persist:

• Scar tissue formation can limit joint movement
• Muscle weakness from disuse during recovery
• Compensatory movement patterns adopted during healing that become habitual
• Joint surface damage affecting normal tracking and alignment

Health Conditions

Inflammatory Joint Conditions

Rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory arthritides can affect knee alignment by:

• Destroying cartilage unevenly
• Weakening supporting ligaments
• Causing chronic pain that alters movement patterns

Degenerative Joint Disease

Osteoarthritis can gradually change knee alignment as:

• Cartilage wears unevenly
• Bone spurs develop
• Joint space narrows unevenly

Metabolic and Endocrine Conditions

Certain conditions affecting metabolism or hormones influence bone and muscle health:

• Thyroid disorders
• Parathyroid disorders
• Diabetes

Neuromuscular Conditions

Conditions affecting nerve-muscle function can alter alignment and control:

• Cerebral palsy
• Muscular dystrophy
• Stroke or other neurological conditions

Lifestyle and Activity Patterns

Repetitive Movement Effects

Certain sports and activities create repetitive forces through the knees that, over time, can influence alignment:

Running: Particularly distance running places high repetitive forces through the knees. Some runners naturally develop compensation patterns.

Soccer or cutting sports: Sports requiring rapid directional changes can create chronic stress patterns affecting alignment.

Cycling: Depending on bike setup and pedaling mechanics, cycling can influence knee alignment over time.

Occupational activities: Jobs requiring prolonged kneeling, squatting, or standing can affect knee alignment and health.

Sedentary lifestyle: Conversely, lack of activity and weak muscles contribute to alignment problems.

Weight Bearing

Excess body weight increases compressive forces through the knees, potentially contributing to alignment changes and accelerating wear and tear. Conversely, maintaining a healthy weight supports better knee alignment and function.

Supporting Healthy Knee Alignment and Function

While some aspects of knee alignment are determined by genetics and early development, there are numerous evidence-based strategies to support optimal function and prevent problems from developing or worsening.

Strengthening Key Muscle Groups

Why Strengthening Matters

Strong muscles provide active support to your joints, maintain proper alignment during movement, and protect against injury. Four muscle groups are particularly important for knee alignment and function.

The Gluteal Muscles

The three gluteal muscles (gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus) are powerhouse stabilisers of your hips and pelvis.

Why they matter for knees: When your glutes are strong, they stabilise your pelvis and prevent your thigh from rotating inward or collapsing toward the midline. This external support keeps your knees properly aligned during standing and movement.

How to strengthen:

• Glute bridges: Lie on your back with knees bent, lift your hips off the ground, squeezing glutes at the top
• Single-leg glute bridges: Same as above but lifting one foot off the ground
• Clamshells: Lie on your side with knees bent, open the top knee while keeping feet together
• Fire hydrants: On hands and knees, lift one leg out to the side
• Lateral band walks: With a resistance band around your legs, walk side to side
• Squats: Proper form with emphasis on pushing knees outward slightly while descending

The Quadriceps

The quadriceps muscles on the front of your thigh directly support your knee joint and are crucial for stability, particularly in standing and walking.

Why they matter for knees: Strong quads provide direct support to the knee joint, improve shock absorption, and help control knee position during movement.

How to strengthen:

• Straight leg raises: Lying down or sitting, straighten one leg and lift, tightening the thigh muscle
• Wall sits: Lean against a wall with knees bent as if sitting in a chair
• Step-ups: Step up onto a bench or stairs
• Resistance band leg extensions: Attach a band to a table leg, extend your leg against resistance
• Closed-chain exercises: Squats, lunges, step-ups (these work muscles through normal movement patterns)

The Hamstrings

The hamstring muscles on the back of your thigh work in opposition to the quadriceps and are crucial for knee function.

Why they matter for knees: Strong hamstrings balance the action of strong quadriceps, support the back of the knee joint, and help control movement.

How to strengthen:

• Hamstring curls: Lying on your back, bend knees and press heels into the ground
• Resistance band leg curls: Standing or lying, use a band for resistance
• Deadlifts: Hinge at hips while holding weights, emphasising hamstring engagement
• Bridge holds: Lying on your back with knees bent and lifted, engaging hamstrings

Outer Hip and Hip Abductor Muscles

These muscles on the outer aspects of your hips and thighs control outward movement of the leg and prevent inward collapse.

Why they matter for knees: Strong hip abductors prevent your thigh from rotating inward and your knee from collapsing inward (knock knee positioning).

How to strengthen:

• Lateral leg raises: Standing or lying on your side, lift your leg out to the side
• Lateral band walks: With a resistance band around your legs above or below your knees, walk side to side
• Clamshells: Lying on your side, open the top knee
• Side-lying hip abduction: Lying on your side, keep your legs straight and lift the top leg
• Monster walks: With a resistance band, walk forward and backward in a staggered stance

Flexibility and Mobility Work

Why Stretching Matters

Just as important as strengthening is maintaining appropriate flexibility. Chronically tight muscles can:

• Pull on bones and joints, affecting alignment
• Restrict normal movement ranges
• Contribute to compensatory movement patterns
• Increase injury risk

Key Muscles to Stretch

Hip flexors: The muscles in the front of your hip, often chronically tight from sitting, can tilt your pelvis and affect knee alignment. Stretch them with lunges or lying quad stretches.

Hamstrings: Tight hamstrings restrict hip movement and can affect how your leg aligns. Stretch with forward folds or lying figure-four stretches.

Calf muscles: Tight calves affect ankle position and subsequently knee alignment. Stretch on a step or with a resistance band.

Quadriceps: Chronically tight quads can affect knee positioning and function. Stretch by pulling your heel toward your buttocks.

Hip rotators: Both internal and external rotators should be flexible. Stretch with pigeon pose and other rotational stretches.

Stretching Guidelines:

• Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds
• Perform stretches daily or at least 4-5 times per week
• Never bounce – use gentle, static stretching
• Stretch after warm-up or light activity when muscles are pliable
• Breathe deeply and relax into each stretch

Balance and Proprioception Training

What Is Proprioception?

Proprioception is your body’s sense of where it is in space and how it’s moving – your “body awareness.” Your joints contain specialised sensory receptors (proprioceptors) that send constant feedback to your brain about joint position and movement.

Why It Matters for Knee Alignment

When your proprioceptive system is well-developed, your muscles automatically make micro-adjustments to maintain proper alignment and stability during movement. Poor proprioception contributes to:

• Instability and “wobbly” knees
• Increased injury risk
• Alignment problems
• Falls and missteps

Balance Exercises to Enhance Proprioception:

Single-leg stance: Stand on one leg while keeping the other knee bent. Progress by closing your eyes or standing on an unstable surface like a foam pad.

Tandem stance: Stand with one foot directly in front of the other as if on a tightrope, with arms out for balance.

Bosu ball exercises: Balance on the curved side of a Bosu ball (half exercise ball). Progress by performing squats or other movements while balancing.

Wobble cushion exercises: Stand or sit on a wobble/balance cushion, which forces constant micro-adjustments.

Yoga and tai chi: Both practices emphasise balance, body awareness, and controlled movement.

Ball toss while standing on one leg: Combine balance training with an engaging task.

Balance beam walking: Walk along a balance beam or thick line on the ground, emphasising proper alignment.

Footwear and Orthotic Support

Choosing the Right Shoes

Your shoes provide the foundation for your entire biomechanical system. Proper footwear:

• Supports your arch appropriately for your foot type
• Provides cushioning for shock absorption
• Maintains proper foot positioning
• Feels comfortable without causing pressure points

Characteristics of Supportive Shoes:

• Firm heel counter (the back part of the shoe) that doesn’t collapse with wear
• Arch support appropriate for your foot type (low, moderate, or high arch)
• Cushioning without being overly soft and unstable
• Reinforced toe box that maintains shape
• Flexible at the ball of the foot where natural bending occurs
• A slight heel (not completely flat) for comfort
• Doesn’t shift on your foot while walking

When to Consider Custom Orthotics

While off-the-shelf insoles help many people, some individuals benefit from custom orthotics created specifically for their feet. Consider custom orthotics if you have:

• Significant flat feet or high arches
• Chronic foot, ankle, knee, or hip pain
• Gait abnormalities
• Specific foot conditions (like plantar fasciitis)
• Knee alignment issues related to foot mechanics

How Orthotics Help Knee Alignment

Custom orthotics can:

• Optimise foot positioning and arch support
• Correct excessive pronation or supination
• Normalise forces traveling through the kinetic chain
• Improve lower leg and knee alignment
• Reduce pain and dysfunction

Movement and Postural Awareness

Body Mechanics for Daily Life

Beyond specific exercises, how you position and move your body throughout the day significantly influences your knee alignment and long-term joint health.

Proper Standing Posture

• Stand tall with your head over your shoulders, shoulders over your hips, and hips over your knees and ankles
• Avoid locking your knees (slight bend is better for stability and reduces strain)
• Distribute weight evenly on both feet
• Avoid leaning to one side
• Keep your core gently engaged

Efficient Walking

• Walk with feet pointing slightly forward (not excessively turned in or out)
• Allow your hips to rotate naturally with each step
• Keep your knees slightly bent throughout the gait cycle
• Land with your heel first, rolling through your foot to your toes
• Maintain upright posture rather than slouching forward

Safe Sitting

• Keep your knees at approximately 90 degrees
• Avoid crossing your legs for extended periods
• Don’t sit with your feet wrapped around chair legs (this creates abnormal forces)
• Change positions regularly – no position is ideal if maintained too long

Proper Squatting and Bending

• Bend from your hips and knees, not your back
• Keep your knees over your ankles (don’t let them collapse inward)
• Maintain an upright torso
• Use your leg muscles for lifting, not your back

Avoiding Harmful Movement Patterns

• Don’t hyperextend (lock) your knees when standing
• Avoid placing weight on one leg for extended periods
• Be mindful of how you sit – avoid positions that twist or stress your knees
• Watch for habitual foot positioning that might create chronic stress

Gradual Activity Progression

The Importance of Progressive Loading

If you’re starting a new activity or returning to exercise after a break, gradual progression protects your knees by:

• Allowing tissues to adapt to new stresses
• Building strength gradually rather than shocking your system
• Identifying problems early before they become serious

Progressive Training Principles:

The 10% rule: Increase volume (distance, duration, or resistance) by no more than 10% per week for running and similar activities.

Rest days: Include at least one rest day between intense sessions for a particular movement pattern.

Cross-training: Vary your activities to avoid repetitive stress to the same structures.

Listen to your body: Distinguish between normal exercise discomfort and pain signals indicating potential injury.

When Professional Assessment Becomes Important

Red Flags and Warning Signs

While some variation in knee alignment is completely normal and doesn’t require intervention, certain signs suggest you should seek professional evaluation.

Seek Assessment If You Experience:

Knee pain: Particularly pain that:

• Worsens with activity
• Interferes with daily activities or sleep
• Doesn’t improve with rest and conservative measures
• Is accompanied by swelling, warmth, or redness
• Occurs after an injury or sudden onset

Noticeable alignment changes: If you or someone else notices that your knee alignment has changed significantly or progressively worsened over time.

Functional limitations: If misalignment is affecting your ability to:

• Walk comfortably
• Climb stairs
• Stand for extended periods
• Participate in activities you enjoy

Instability: If your knee feels “loose,” unstable, or like it might “give way.”

Swelling or fluid buildup: Persistent swelling in the knee joint.

Clicking, popping, or locking: Particularly if these occur with pain or restrict movement.

Limping or gait changes: If you notice you’re favoring one leg or your walking pattern has changed.

The Importance of Comprehensive Assessment

Comprehensive assessment involves more than just looking at your knees. It requires understanding:

• Your complete health history and any past injuries
• Your activity level and fitness goals
• Any pain or functional limitations you’re experiencing
• Your movement patterns throughout daily life
• How your entire body (feet, hips, spine) relates to your knee function
• Imaging or testing results if indicated

How Chiropractic Care Supports Knee Health

Understanding the Broader Picture

At Adam’s Back, we recognise that while knees are our focus in this article, they function as part of an integrated system. Knee problems often have their roots in:

• Spinal misalignment: Affecting nervous system function and muscle control
• Hip dysfunction: Altering forces transmitted to the knees
• Ankle and foot problems: Changing how forces enter the kinetic chain
• Postural imbalances: Creating asymmetrical loading through joints

Our Comprehensive Approach

Assessment and Diagnosis

We conduct thorough evaluations including:

• Assessment of your spinal alignment and mobility
• Hip and pelvic evaluation
• Ankle and foot mechanics assessment
• Gait analysis – how you walk
• Muscle strength and flexibility testing
• Review of your symptoms, history, and functional limitations
• Imaging review (X-rays, MRI) if already obtained

Treatment and Management

Depending on our findings, we may recommend:

• Spinal adjustments: Restoring proper alignment and function to optimize nervous system function and muscle control
• Joint mobilisation: Improving mobility in restricted joints (spine, hips, ankles, feet)
• Soft tissue therapy: Addressing muscle tension and trigger points
• Corrective exercises: Specific exercises targeting muscle imbalances
• Postural training: Teaching proper positioning and movement patterns
• Lifestyle guidance: Recommendations for activities, footwear, and daily habits
• Referrals: When indicated, referring to other specialists (orthopaedic specialists, physical therapists, sports medicine doctors)

Collaborative Care

We work collaboratively with your primary care provider and other specialists to ensure comprehensive care that addresses all contributing factors to your knee problems.

When Chiropractic Care Can Help

Chiropractic intervention may be particularly beneficial if your knee problems are related to:

• Spinal misalignment or dysfunction
• Hip or pelvis problems
• Movement pattern dysfunction
• Postural imbalances
• Muscle weakness or imbalances
• Ankle or foot biomechanical issues

When Referral Is Appropriate

We recognise our scope of practice and will refer you to appropriate specialists if your condition requires:

• Imaging (MRI, X-ray) for detailed joint assessment
• Surgical evaluation for structural joint damage
• Orthopaedic specialist assessment for complex knee problems
• Physical therapy for intensive rehabilitation
• Podiatric assessment for complex foot problems

Taking Action for Your Knee Health

Your knees are too important to neglect. Whether you’re currently experiencing problems or want to prevent them from developing, understanding your knee alignment and supporting healthy function is worthwhile.

If you’re experiencing:

✓ Knee pain that’s affecting your daily life or activities
✓ Noticeable changes in how your knees align
✓ Difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or standing comfortably
✓ Concerns about your lower limb alignment or function
✓ Hip, ankle, or foot problems that might be affecting your knees
✓ Interest in optimising your movement and preventing injury

We’re here to help.

Our experienced chiropractors understand the intricate connection between spinal health, hip and pelvic function, and knee alignment. We’ll conduct a thorough assessment to identify what’s contributing to your knee concerns and develop a personalized plan to help you move with greater comfort, confidence, and capability.

📍 Adam’s Back
881 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud
📞 03 5986 5700

Visit adamsback.com.au to learn more about our services and book your appointment online.

Your knees carry you through life. Let us help you keep them healthy, strong, and pain-free for years to come. Contact us today to schedule your comprehensive assessment and start your journey toward optimal movement and wellness.

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Remember: While some variation in knee alignment is completely normal, persistent pain or noticeable changes warrant professional evaluation. Early assessment and intervention often lead to better outcomes and prevent problems from worsening. Don’t wait – your knees will thank you for taking action today.