While each part of your body has its own unique function, it also generally relies on other parts of your body to operate at peak performance. Because of this deep connection, when you experience pain in one area, that area might not be the source of pain. A perfect example of this is with your back and knees.

Questions regarding the relationship between knee and back pain arise often. Below are a few of the most common questions that we hear at NW Regen:

They can be. While they are not directly connected per se, your back is the powerhouse that fuels many parts of your body, including the muscles leading to, and around, your knees. The knees and back work collectively to provide your body with the support, motion, balance, and flexibility it needs to function properly. It’s probably no surprise then that when one hurts or is affected in some way, the other does, as well.