What Pelvic Stability Has to Do With Knee and Back Pain 🦴

Knee pain and back pain are often treated as separate problems. In many cases, the real issue sits in between: the pelvis. The pelvis connects the spine to the legs and plays a major role in how force moves through the body during walking, running, lifting, and even standing.

When pelvic stability is limited, the body compensates in common ways:
• Increased knee strain: Poor pelvic control can cause the knee to collapse inward or rotate excessively during movement.
• Uneven spinal loading: An unstable pelvis shifts stress into the lower back, especially during bending or twisting.
• Reduced shock absorption: Weak or poorly timed hip muscles limit how well forces are absorbed with each step. ⚖️

Improving pelvic stability helps distribute load more evenly and reduces repeated stress on the knees and spine. A movement assessment at Evolution Physical Therapy & Fitness in Darien, Stamford, Norwalk, or Greenwich can help identify these patterns early. ��‍��

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