Gait analysis in Chicago

Every step you take can, quite literally, be a step in the wrong direction.

Your gait is the manner or style of your walk – and it is unique for everyone. Unfortunately, bad habits such as poor posture and other factors can cause us to walk in a way that isn’t all that healthy for our bodies.

It’s hard to grasp that the way you walk (and in general how you move) can contribute to illness, but it’s true. Pain, running injuries, arthritis, knee and back issues and numerous other health problems can all be linked to the biomechanics of how you move.

By having a professional analysis of your gait, our practitioners will be able to provide recommendations that can reduce pain, prevent injury and improve performance. It’s also a great way to boost your confidence.

Poor posture can also cause a wide range of health problems, including:

Take a step in the right direction – come visit us at American Back Center.
We’ll get you up and walking like a pro in no time.
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