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Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine Doctors in Wichita, KS

What Is Functional Medicine?

Functional medicine is defined as a “systems biology–based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease” by the Institute for Functional Medicine. Simply, functional medicine, also known as functional health, works to address health complications through a more natural, holistic approach.

Our Functional Health (FH) Approach

Every aspect of the body needs energy. Without producing sufficient clean energy, the body becomes stressed leading to joint pain, muscular pain, emotional distress, hormonal distress, and organ distress. Basically, your overall health becomes compromised due to the lack of producing clean energy. Our Functional Health approach works to restore the energy production systems of the body to generate clean, efficient energy. By strengthening and energizing the host, the body can regulate its systems correctly. This is often thought of as the Terrain Theory. We approach functional medicine through restoring the energetics of the body – not through diagnosing or treating a diagnosis.

Interested in Our Functional Medicine Services?

We offer an a la carte and 3 different Functional Medicine Programs under our Specialty Programs.

FH A La Carte

Pay for consultation as you go
Focus on Medical/Stress History
Bloodwork & Tissue Analysis
Bloodwork and tissue analysis lab cost(s) not included
FH Integrated Programs

Eliminate Pain
Restore Health
Optimize Health

These programs include significant advantages.

What Causes Poor Energy?

When the body is unable to produce energy, the body compensates by releasing stress chemicals. These stress chemicals suppress various organs, ions, vitamins, enzymes, and hormones from functioning optimally and in turn negatively affects energy production.

By restoring energy production pathways within the cell and therefore within the organs, we can break these destructive stress cycles and truly get back to health. In the words of Hans Selye, MD, PhD, ScD, considered the “Father of Stress Research,” “It’s not the stress that kills us, it’s our reaction to it.” How one chooses to address his/her stress and stressors is up to each individual. It is ultimately oxidative stress (oxygen and free radical stress) within our body, causing ATP (energy source) and organ dysfunctions, which in turn causes energy production problems.

Energy production is more than a lack of physical energy throughout the day. Lack of physical energy, throughout the day, means you are not regulating your energy systems correctly. However, this is a symptom not a cause. Energy production is poorly understood with fractionalized treatment approaches within our modern-day healthcare system, which is beautifully articulated by Douglas Wallace, PhD (2005), founder of the field of human mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) genetics.

“Life is the interplay between structure and energy, yet the role of energy deficiency in human disease has been poorly explored by modern medicine.”

Often, the problem with energy discrepancies is that they occur elsewhere from where our traditional model of healthcare is looking. There are many reasons behind this; within healthcare, we have lost the capability to think critically and challenge conventional thinking which is wonderfully summed up by Alvin Toffler.

To address energy production, we must unlearn and relearn how, where, and why energy production occurs within the body.

Organs and Conditions Commonly Associated with Poor Energy Production

Thyroid:

Thyroiditis
Hashimoto’s
Postpartum thyroiditis
Iodine deficiency
Non-functioning thyroid gland
Graves’ disease
Nodules
Thyroiditis
Excessive iodine

Adrenal Glands:

Adrenal Gland Tumors
Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Cushing Syndrome
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Pituitary Tumors
Pheochromocytoma
Adrenal Gland Suppression
Addison's Disease
Hyperaldosteronism

What is the Difference Between a Functional Medicine Doctor and a Regular Doctor?

Functional medicine doctors are either Naturopaths, Chiropractors, or Medical Doctors. Each profession has the legal ability to practice as a functional medicine doctor. A functional medicine doctor works to facilitate healing through more holistic means – non-pharmacological means.

More often than not, the primary difference between a regular doctor and a functional health doctor is the focus of when interventions are implemented. A functional medicine doctor works to identify and help the body by being proactive and identifying why a person cannot fight off a pathogen (i.e. virus, bacteria, etc.) before a problem manifests. In comparison, a “regular doctor” helps attack a pathogen once it is present; this comes at a cost. To attack the pathogen, you must attack the host. This is a reactive approach to health.

Are You Proactive or Reactive with Your Health?

Simply ask yourself, are you at a point in your life you want to be proactive or reactive regarding your health? If you seek to be proactive, we have options for you. If you are currently experiencing chronic health problems and want help, we consider this proactive. If your desired approach is reactive, e.g. “I’ll wait until I’m sick,” then we are not the right fit for you. Our goal is to help those who want to proactively improve energy production and thrive throughout the years to come.

pregnancy with functional health approach

Dig Deeper into Functional Medicine

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Energy Production and Weight Loss

Understanding weight loss is more than calorie counting and food restrictions or elimination. There are many challenges within caloric counting and its accuracies. For many, undesirable weight is a byproduct of inflammation going on within the body. Inflammation is swelling. Inflammation is a sign the body is not producing energy cleanly. As a result, the body produces more “free radicals” – AKA inflammation. Inflammation is a symptom of improper energy production. Address the energy production and you address the inflammation.
Energy Production and Performance

Performance for a power lifter is very different than an ultramarathoner, which may be different than a centurion. Each category or type of performance has different requirements. Addressing performance can expose a dichotomy to life: you cannot have something for nothing. At times, there is a price to pay. There may need to be sacrifice based on your goals – short-term benefits do not necessarily mean long-term benefits.
Best Diet for Health

This is a loaded topic and cannot be quickly addressed. Implementing principles is more important than absolutes. Absolutes change. A principle to appreciate, and implement, is no one diet or eating program reigns supreme overall. There will always be shades of grey and the next, new fad. That said, whichever eating program or diet positively improves energy production within a cell, while not exposing a dichotomy, is on the correct path to reign supreme.
Are There “Accessory” Over-the-Counter Lab Testing Kits We Recommend?

There is no one test which rules them all. The magic happens through blending quality assessments and then guidance into specific testing. This helps to maximize time, results, and energy while reducing expenses over the course of time. There are many tests available too, which is wonderful. However, after years of personal experience, many available tests are checking secondary issues – not the main underlying problem. Due to this, we consult on many accessory lab tests within our al a carte and Specialty Programs.
Foods to Avoid
What is health and healthy eating has become nuanced and frustrating. Live life in 90% health and try not to sweat the 10%. Here is a list of foods to avoid and some in moderation. This is a non-exhaustive list. Some individuals may vary depending on their genetics and health conditions such as thyroid diagnosis, adrenal fatigue, etc.
Avoid
- All vegetable oils
- All seed oils
- All nut oils
- Canola oil
- Soybean oil
- Sunflower oil
- Omega 3's
- Fried foods (unless coconut oil)
- Farm-raised fish
- Store-bought produce
- Factory farm meat
- DHA
- Algae oil
- Generic Fish oil
- Melatonin
- Gluten
- Glyphosate
- Natural flavors/flavorings
- Flavors & flavorings
- Aspartame
- Aspartate
- GMO's
- MSG
- High fructose corn syrup
- Carrageenan
- Plant Protein
- Soy Protein
- Corn starch
- Corn syrup
Moderation
- All sugar substitutes
- All butter substitutes
- Iron-fortified foods
- Stevia
- Xylitol
- Erythritol
- Processed foods
- Synthetic foods
- Meat substitutes
- Cruciferous vegetables
- Green supplements
- Lettuces
- Carbohydrates
- Tofu
- Monosodium glutamate
- Monopotassium glutamate
- Hydrolyzed vegetable protein
- Hydrolyzed plant protein
- Sodium caseinate
- Calcium caseinate
- Multi-vitamins
- Green powders
- Vitamin D3
- Zinc
- Calcium
- Resveratrol
- Niacin
- Citric acid
- Ascorbic acid
- Iron
Do You Prescribe Medication?

At this time, we do not offer traditional medication. Our approach is not focused on attacking a pathogen (virus, bacteria, parasite, etc.). Pathogens always exist around us and have since the appearance of, or prior to, that of the human race. A deeper question to ask is, why are others around me not experiencing the same problems? The problem isn’t a pathogen, per se. The problem is your body cannot produce enough clean energy to maintain homeostasis or harmony. Our focus is on improving, balancing, and then maximizing this harmony via the energetics system, AKA energy producing systems, of the body.
Can I Get Off My Medications?

We do not have the legal scope of practice to directly state we can or will take you off your medications. We focus on your symptoms and lab tests as our guide. If you would like to get off your medications throughout this programming, seek counsel with your primary care provider who does have the capacity to take you off them. If you are feeling better and your lab results confirm improvements, then it would be an appropriate time to speak with your primary care doctor.

What If My Primary Care Doctor Will Not Support Me Getting off My Medication?

Unfortunately, this may occur. If you are having this challenge, we can help you find another primary care doctor for a second opinion.

Diagnosing and Treating

Through our functional health approach, we do not diagnose or treat a diagnosis. We work on addressing the energy leaks leading to why your body is not producing clean energy. Think of it this way, being under stress causes a depleted battery. Our goal is to charge your battery, allowing your body to regulate itself.

Content written by Dr. Keith Sparks, DC | Root Cause Protocol (RCP) Consultant, Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) Practitioner, Selective Functional Movement Assessment Certified (SFMA) Certified, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Certified Exercise Trainer
Content reviewed by Dr. Rachel Sparks, DC | Root Cause Protocol (RCP) Consultant, Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) Practitioner, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Certified Exercise Trainer

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If you are in the Wichita, KS, area and are having frustrations, complications, or stagnant results with care, then contact us for in-person help with our unique healthcare approaches. If you are not within the greater Wichita, KS metro, we have created amazing Telehealth and Video Programs to provide you the same high-quality care. Contact our professional chiropractic staff at our East Wichita clinic or West Wichita clinic about possible treatments for your muscle, joint, nutrition, and health-related concerns today.

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Techniques

Our Chiropractors' Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Techniques

The following are the primary techniques offered at ICT Muscle & Joint Clinic. You may click on any of the techniques below to learn more.

Functional Health

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Chiropractic Adjustments and Mobilizations

Chiropractic adjustments and mobilizations are some of the safest known techniques to provide pain relief. When an area of the body becomes tight or restricted, it can cause other areas of the body to compensate – leading to pain and performance issues.

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Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation is a tried-and-true therapy in restoring strength and function to the body. Our chiropractors are trained in leading physical therapy techniques and approaches to offer you a premier healthcare experience.

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Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR)

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy is a game changer for helping student athletes return-to-play ASAP. In conjunction with other therapies we offer, we can drastically impact how fast ankle sprains, torn muscles, broken bones, and other damaged tissue(s) recover.

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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy

PEMF Therapy is another game changer. It is a way to dry needle without needing a needle. By inducing a microcurrent into the body we can stimulate all cells, within the electromagnetic field, to recover faster. This can help with wound healing, sleep, energy levels, fatigue, fractures and more.

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Dry Needling

Dry Needling helps to target deep, tight, and restricted tissue(s) to which other soft-tissue techniques cannot reach. We have become known for our advanced training within dry needling compared to our competitors.

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Breath Restoration

Breathing correctly is the most profound exercise anyone can do to physically help their body heal. Our breath restoration course is designed for those with sleep apnea, asthma, panic attacks, and much more.

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Active Release Techniques (A.R.T.)

ART is a unique approach in stretching tight and restricted tissue(s) of the body. There are over 500 protocols. By applying force, from a practitioner, in a unique direction, we can separate tight tissue(s) faster than more generic approaches helping you feel better - faster.

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Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)

There are many names for this technique. However, all forms of IASTM, work by applying force into the body and separating scarred, tight, adhered, or sensitized tissue to feel better faster. We take an active approach with our technique by having you perform exercises during to maximize your results.

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Kinesio Tape (Rocktape)

Through the application and techniques within taping, we can help de-stress injured and/or painful areas by pulling the skin, fascia, and muscle(s) in a way to help recovery. Through the use of our approach utilizing Rocktape, we can help you move more freely and comfortably between visits and/or athletic events.

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Custom Foot Orthotics

Custom foot orthotics should be a last use effort in helping address your symptoms and concerns. But when needed, our custom foot orthotics are the top-of-the-line product by integrating gait analysis, pedographs, molding, joint palpation, and much more.

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Sports Physicals

Our unique approach towards sports physicals is what a sports physical should truly be about. We offer an advanced sports physical which addresses movement, strength, power, symmetry capabilities and limitations. It helps the student-athlete and parent understand a student-athlete’s at-risk potential for a specific sport and how to move, function, and train to improve these potential risks. A sports physical should include a sport assessment.

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Cupping

The goal of cupping is to help balance tension within the body, by releasing areas holding too much tension via cups. Our chiropractors at ICT Muscle & Joint Clinic, utilize cupping for the treatment and rapid release of taut soft tissues, myofascial pain, inflammation, blood flow, and improved joint range of motion.

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Content written by Dr. Keith Sparks, DC | Owner ICT Muscle & Joint Clinic, Buteyko Instructor, Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) Practitioner, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Certified Exercise Trainer, Selective Functional Movement Assessment Certified (SFMA) Certified, Motion Palpation Institute (MPI) Referral List Certified, Blood Flow Restriction Rehab - Owens Recovery Science
Content reviewed by Dr. Rachel Sparks, DC | Owner ICT Muscle & Joint Clinic, Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) Practitioner, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Certified Exercise Trainer, Motion Palpation Institute (MPI) Referral List Certified

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Auto Accidents

Auto Accident Injuries Chiropractor Treatment Options and Process

Our 5 Step Auto Cases System

We work with auto accident injuries and auto-related cases utilizing a 5-step procedure. This ensures clarity amongst all parties (i.e. you, us, auto company, health insurance, and attorneys). For us to provide our level of service, we require compliance with all 5 steps.

Must Fill Out: Auto Company Information
Forms are as follows:
- At fault auto company name
- Claim number
- Contact representative name
- Contact representative phone number
- Contact representative email
Must Fill Out: Your Primary and Associated HEALTHCARE Insurance Information
If the cost(s) are not covered by the auto company, we are required to bill your health insurance company. This is the process regardless if you are a current or a new patient.

Forms are as follows:
- Insurance company(s)
- Insurance plan number
- Policy holder name & birthdate
Must Fill Out: Attorney Lien
- Associated attorney firm
- Personal attorney name (if applicable)
- Contact number
- Contact email
We highly advise you to consider an attorney if you do not currently have one. If you would like us to put you in contact with an attorney, please let us know, as we are happy to do so.

We have a lien for you and the attorney to sign prior to treatment. This allows us to focus on treating you and helping you first and foremost. Our goal is to help you get out of pain and not about who is covering associated cost(s). We do not offer care at a reduced price.
$30 Per Visit Cost/Down Payment

Due to the nature of auto-claim settlement and transaction time frames (with or without attorney interventions) we require a payment of $30 due at the beginning or end of each visit as a down payment unless otherwise discussed and agreed upon with current attorney.

If using an attorney, settlements can take months to years. As a result, we are left to upfront the time associated costs for the treatment. Once settlement occurs, this $30 price per visit we be deducted from our overall associated medical bill. This leaves you, the customer, with a financially larger settlement reimbursement.

All parties are paid the same in the end. The only difference is when fees are paid. This process allows us to pay our associated overhead fees and not left to wait for months to years on reimbursement.
We Expect Participation

We are not treating you for free. Understand if we treat you, we expect you to show up accordingly and do your part in getting out of pain and recovering. If you do not show up for your appointments, it gives the auto insurance company and settlement attorneys justification to not pay a larger settlement.

This is simple. Imagine the viewpoint from the auto company or attorneys. If you do not show up for your appointments accordingly then you must not be in real pain. Therefore, the insurance company, does not need to cover healthcare cost(s) if you are not in pain from the auto accident.

If you want to have your healthcare covered, then do not give the associated insurance company or attorneys justification in not covering your healthcare bills.

Work Comp

At this time, we do not directly work with Workers Compensation cases.
DOT Physicals

At this time, we do not perform Department of Transportation Physicals.

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Elbow Pain

Elbow Pain Causes and Treatment Options

Our primary goal is to address your hopes, wants, desires, and fears surrounding your pain by utilizing an advanced pain categorization system.

Our Chiropractic Treatment Approach Toward Elbow Pain

At ICT Muscle & Joint Clinic, our emphasis is on classifying pain through an intricate science-based, pain categorization system and then directing to the appropriate healthcare provider. If your elbow pain is within a category of our skillset, we start addressing the concern as soon as possible. To better help you understand your at-home exercises, we have created Video Programs. This allows you to take your health back into your own hands, being mobile with your rehab and recovery.

We work hard to educate you as a customer in understanding your pain to allow you to make the most informed decisions possible for yourself. Knowledge is power, and self-empowerment is our game.

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Common Associated Costs for Elbow Care in the United States

Elbow Surgery

10000 + Ranges up to $16,000

Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow Surgery

1500 + Ranges up to $3,000+

*It is important to note, many individuals must undergo rehabilitation services after a surgery. There is added time and expenses not calculated within cost of a surgery.

Our In-person, Telehealth, and Video Programs are designed to directly target the problem at hand with the appropriate intervention led by our pain auditing system. This can drastically decrease duration of your elbow recovery while eliminating the potential for undergoing expensive, time-consuming, invasive interventions.

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Common Elbow Centric Diagnoses for Which We Screen
These are a few common diagnoses we screen and treat for regarding elbow symptoms. This list is not exhaustive as many symptoms and concerns do not have great diagnoses.
1. Lateral Epicondylitis
2. Medial Epicondylitis
3. Bicep Tendonitis
4. Olecranon Bursitis
5. Myalgia
6. Myofascial Trigger Points
7. Sprain/Strain
8. Osteochondritis Dissecans
9. Cervical Radiculopathy
What Causes Elbow Pain?

What causes pain and what is the source of pain are two different matters. However, these two matters, conceptually, become jumbled up into one. We should always separate these two as they are profoundly different. Causes can be infinite. The way you think, feel, move, or rest may cause the pain. Therefore “causes of pain” may be infinite. However, the source of pain may be local to the place of pain, irritating local pain fibers, or much further away, resulting in the need for further investigation and categorization of the pain if long-lasting results, or results at all, are the desired outcome.
The Mechanical (Movement Pillar) Dynamics of the Elbow

The elbow joint is considered a hinge joint and is made of three bones – humerus, radius, ulna. Surrounding all joints there must be a balance between tension and compression of the ligaments, muscles, tendons, and fascia to maintain optimal movement health.

Mechanical elbow pain is often the consequence of problems stemming from the neck and less-than-ideal scapulothoracic awareness. The elbow, like the knee, can be viewed as the middle child. It will take on stress from the area above and below – i.e. the shoulder complex and wrist/hand. This is why elbow pain is often the symptom of the scapulothoracic joint and wrist joint dysfunctions.

When a local problem is determined to be a local cause, it can be due to an imbalance of soft-tissue structures. This requires mobilization and release of tight structures in addition to strengthening weak or inhibited structure of the painful joint as well as the joints above and below.
Respecting Your Finances

By offering our various programs we can quickly assess and test what is driving your symptoms and in turn providing quick options for care. Because of this, we will not only speed up recovery, but decrease overall expenses.

Is Elbow Pain an Elbow Problem?

44 % of elbow pain is originating within the spine

According to the Extremity Pain of Spinal Source (EXPOSS) study, 44% of elbow pain is originating within the spine.¹ This means, if a healthcare provider is not assessing the spine as the source of the problem, he or she only has a starting point of a 56% chance of success. According to our academic standards, this is a failing grade. Big picture, elbow pain does not mean elbow problem and the research supports this statement.

The Extra Professional Touch to Your Elbow Pain

If there are specific services local to where you live, we will help direct you to those services if needed. By using us as your portal of entry contact to your back health, we can be a non-biased party, providing only the best science-backed information. Our emphasis is on getting you to do what you need to do to liberate you from a system – the healthcare system.

Content written by Dr. Keith Sparks, DC | Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) Practitioner, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Certified Exercise Trainer, Selective Functional Movement Assessment Certified (SFMA) Certified, Functional Movement Systems (FMS) Certified
Content reviewed by Dr. Rachel Sparks, DC | Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) Practitioner, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Certified Exercise Trainer, Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation (FAKTR) Certified

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¹ Rosedale R, Rastogi R, Kidd J, Lynch G, Supp G, Robbins SM. A study exploring the prevalence of Extremity Pain of Spinal Source (EXPOSS). J Man Manip Ther. 2020;28(4):222-230. doi:10.1080/10669817.2019.1661706

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Knee Pain

Knee Pain Relief and Treatment Options

Our primary goal is to address your hopes, wants, desires, and fears surrounding your pain by utilizing an advanced pain categorization system.

Our Chiropractic Treatment Approach Toward Knee Pain

At ICT Muscle & Joint Clinic, our emphasis is on classifying pain through an intricate science-based, categorization system and then directing you to the appropriate healthcare provider. If your knee pain is within a category of our skillset, we start addressing the concern as soon as possible. To better help you understand your at-home exercises, we have created Video Programs. This allows you to take your health back into your own hands, being mobile with your rehab and recovery.

We work hard to educate you as a customer in understanding your pain to allow you to make the most informed decisions possible for yourself. Knowledge is power, and self-empowerment is our game.

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Common Associated Cost(s) for Knee Pain Care in the United States:

Total Knee Replacement (without insurance)

35000 + Range

Arthroscopic Knee Surgery/Meniscus Surgery

7400 + Ranges up to 9,000

*It is important to note, many individuals must undergo rehabilitation services after a surgery. There is added time and expenses not calculated within cost of a surgery.

Our In-person, Telehealth, and Video Programs are designed to directly target the problem at hand with the appropriate intervention led by our pain auditing system. This can drastically decrease expenses to your knee recovery while eliminating the potential for undergoing expensive, time-consuming, invasive interventions.

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Click on any item below to learn more about knee pain.

What Causes Knee Pain?

Knee pain can affect anyone, regardless of athletic ability or age. Knee Pain is often the consequence of foot and hip dysfunction. Due to the architecture of the foot and hip, the knee becomes easily damaged as a result of compensation. The muscles, fascia, tendons, and ligaments supporting the knee will become irritated, and/or inflamed. When the mechanics of either the foot or hip are improper, the knee will alter or increase its range of motion which may result in pain or early degeneration.
The Mechanical (Movement Pillar) Dynamics of the Knee

Like the elbow, the knee is a hinge joint made of 3 bones – femur, tibia, fibula. Surrounding all joints there must be a balance between tension and compression of the ligaments, muscles, tendons, and fascia to maintain optimal movement health.

Mechanical knee pain is often the consequence of problems stemming from the hip and less-than-ideal foot mechanics. The knee, like the elbow, can be viewed as the middle child. It will take on stress from the area above and below – i.e. the hip complex and foot/ankle complex. This is why knee pain is often the symptom of the hip and ankle/foot movement dysfunctions.

When a local problem is determined to be a local cause, it can be due to an imbalance of soft-tissue structures. This requires mobilization and release of tight structures in addition to strengthening weak or inhibited structure of the painful joint as well as the joints above and below. But regarding pain – not performance – and the knee, rehab is often very simple.
Common Knee Centric Diagnoses for Which We Screen
These are a few common diagnoses we screen and treat for regarding knee symptoms. This list is not exhaustive as many symptoms and concerns do not have great diagnoses.
1. Tendinosis
2. Tendonitis
3. Meniscus Tear
4. Patellar Femoral Pain Syndrome – formerly known as Patellar Tracking Disorder
5. Osteoarthritis
6. Sprain/Strains
7. Myalgia
8. Radiculopathy
9. Myofascial Trigger Points
10. Ligament Tears: ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL
Respecting Your Finances

By offering our various programs we can quickly assess and test what is driving your symptoms and in turn provide quick options for care. Because of this, we will not only speed up recovery, but decrease overall expenses.

Is Knee Pain a Knee Problem

26 % of knee pain is originating within the spine

According to the Extremity Pain of Spinal Source (EXPOSS) study, 26% of knee pain is originating within the spine when mechanical (Movement Pillar) in nature.¹ This means, if a healthcare provider is not assessing the spine as the possible source of the problem, he or she only has a successful starting point of 74%. According to our academic standards, this is passing but not great. Our programs help to eliminate the need for unproductive interventions saving you time, money, and frustrations.

The Extra Professional Touch to Your Knee Pain

If there are specific services local to where you live, we will help direct you to those services if needed. By using us your portal of entry contact to your knee health, we can be a non-biased party, providing only the best science-backed information. Our emphasis is on getting you to do what you need to do to liberate you from a system – the healthcare system.

Content written by Dr. Keith Sparks, DC | Motion Palpation Institute Referral List Certified, Selective Functional Movement Assessment Certified (SFMA) Certified
Content Reviewed by Dr. Samuel Reals, DC | MDT – McKenzie Methods/Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy – Part A, FAKTR – Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation

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