Expert Discussion on Stenosis and Hip/Heel Pain: WIR 20
Chiropractic Care for Hip, Heel, and Achilles Pain in Chelsea, AL
At The FARM: Functional Athletic Rehabilitation and Movement, serving patients in Chelsea, AL, we treat a wide range of musculoskeletal issues that affect athletes and active individuals. In a recent episode of our Week in Review podcast, Dr. Beau Beard, DC, MS, CCSP, Dr. Alex Coleman, DC, and chiropractic resident Seth Graham discussed two unique cases:
Bilateral hip and heel pain linked to spinal stenosis
Achilles pain caused by knee and hip dysfunction
These cases highlight the importance of looking beyond the site of pain to uncover the true source of dysfunction.
Stenosis Presenting as Hip and Heel Pain
Spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal, typically causes back or leg pain. But in this case, the patient experienced hip and heel pain on both sides, making diagnosis more complex.
The team emphasized that:
Pain isn’t always where the problem originates.
Nerve irritation from stenosis can create symptoms in the hips, heels, or legs.
A thorough neurological and movement-based assessment is essential.
At The FARM, our approach for Chelsea patients includes precise testing, movement retraining, and individualized treatment to reduce nerve sensitivity and restore normal function.
Achilles Pain Tied to Knee and Hip Dysfunction
The second case focused on an athlete with persistent Achilles tendon pain. Instead of treating the ankle alone, the clinicians discovered the issue was driven by poor knee and hip mechanics.
Key points included:
The body works as a chain — when the hips or knees fail to stabilize, the Achilles tendon absorbs extra stress.
Addressing only the tendon may provide short-term relief, but lasting results come from correcting the entire movement system.
Rehab focused on hip strength, knee control, and tendon loading to resolve the root cause.
Comprehensive Sports Chiropractic in Chelsea, AL
Whether you’re dealing with hip pain, heel pain, or stubborn Achilles issues, our team at The FARM provides advanced chiropractic and rehabilitation care tailored to athletes and active individuals.
📍 Conveniently located near Chelsea, AL, we help patients uncover the real cause of their pain and return to moving, training, and living without limitations.
👉 Schedule your appointment today and take the first step toward recovery.
