When you look at movement of the entire body and then the parts, we know where the body needs help. If we don’t look at what you can do prior to treatment we have no idea if the treatment is actually doing what we want. Or, we might be doing the wrong treatment. 

Of course, as an example the ankle is a mobile joint (it can move in all planes fairly easily), if the ankle loses the ability to move like it should the knee can compensate to help the ankle and lead to knee problems. In this example the knee is the victim of the actual villian, the ankle. 

Compensations happen when a part of the body loses the ability to fulfill its role. It usually is a mobile are losing the ability to move well, or a stability part not being able to control what we’re trying to do.

Yes, poor movement can exist without any pain. The body is amazing and can adapt to lots of different situations and scenarios. If someone cannot move well, it means they cannot adapt to different scenarios. Sometimes this is beneficial but most often it is not a good thing. 

We use movement testing and the changes between visits to assess how the body is responding to treatment. Pain can lie, movement cannot. 

Following the exam we will know what you need to work on. Whether it is mobility, stability, or capacity we will be able to give you exercises to improve your body

Yes, being active following an adjustment is helpful in helping the body adapt to the treatment and recover.