How many times have you gotten up off the chair and thought “Ohh, I’m getting old. These knees are so stiff and sore. I must be getting arthritis”?
I’d like you to think again. It might not be that bad.
Let me give you some background first:
Kinesiology was built on the observation that emotions are often reflected in joints and muscles of the body. You’ve probably observed this yourself. Have you ever noticed that when you’ve been angry or frustrated often your mid back will start to hurt or you’ll become tight around the chest at the same time? Sometimes this is so strong you might even think “Oh dear, a heart attack at my age!”
This is your body showing physical signs of a strong emotion. Applied kinesiologists have noticed that specific emotions affect specific muscles or areas of the spine.
What about that knee pain?
There’s a muscle at the back of the knee called the popliteus. This muscle helps when you bend and straighten your knee. Kinesiologists have found that the strong emotions of resentment, frustration or anger can show up as tightness and pain in the muscle. This is what you notice when you have to get up from a chair or when you’re negotiating steps.
Can anything be done?
That’s what emotional releases are all about. A simple 40 minute procedure can get rid of the problem with the muscle and restore function to the knee.
Is that it?
Yes – for the muscle.
Sometimes the nerves around the area will need to be stimulated with a simple chiropractic adjustment. If the emotional cause is severe and long term then it will be in your interest to see a counsellor to learn some techniques to help your situation in future.
“What happens if I leave it and wait till it gets better?”
Usually it doesn’t. An imbalance in the knee will then, over time, give you the arthritis that you worried about in the first place. Not a clever move!