Runner’s Knee: How Gonstead Chiropractic Helps Sarasota Runners Get Back on Track
If you’re a runner in Sarasota, Florida, you know how important pain-free movement is — whether you’re training on Siesta Key Beach, pounding the Legacy Trail, or running the bridge at John Ringling Causeway. But when knee pain starts to interfere with your stride, it’s often a condition known as Runner’s Knee, medically called patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS).
At Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota, Dr. Bobby Fano, DC, MS, specializes in helping runners, triathletes, and active adults recover naturally through specific Gonstead chiropractic care, including extremity adjustments that restore proper biomechanics to the knee, hips, and ankles — where most running injuries truly begin.
What Is Runner’s Knee?
Runner’s Knee is an umbrella term for pain around the front of the knee or behind the kneecap. It occurs when the patella (kneecap) doesn’t track properly within its groove on the femur due to misalignment, muscular imbalance, or improper foot mechanics. Over time, this leads to inflammation, irritation, and pain during activity.
Common Causes of Runner’s Knee
Foot and ankle misalignments (overpronation or arch collapse)
Hip or pelvic imbalance leading to abnormal knee tracking
Weak quadriceps or glute muscles
Overuse or sudden mileage increases
Improper footwear or running form
In Gonstead chiropractic, we understand that pain at the knee often starts somewhere else — usually the pelvis, hip, or foot. Correcting the foundation restores natural joint motion and reduces compensatory stress on the knee.
Symptoms of Runner’s Knee
Dull, aching pain around or behind the kneecap
Pain that worsens when running, squatting, or climbing stairs
Popping, grinding, or clicking sensations
Knee stiffness after sitting for long periods
If you experience these symptoms, it’s important to address the cause early before chronic irritation sets in.
How Gonstead Chiropractic Helps Runner’s Knee
At Vertical Chiropractic Sarasota, we use the Gonstead System — the gold standard in precise, evidence-based chiropractic care — to find the root cause of your knee pain. Through a detailed biomechanical evaluation, digital X-rays (if necessary), and hands-on motion analysis, Dr. Fano identifies misalignments in the pelvis, hip, knee, ankle, and foot that contribute to poor knee tracking.
By correcting these misalignments with specific extremity adjustments, we restore normal motion, reduce joint stress, and promote natural healing — helping runners recover faster, perform better, and prevent future injuries.
Sarasota’s Leader in Sports and Extremity Chiropractic
Dr. Bobby Fano is Sarasota’s leading expert in Gonstead extremity chiropractic, serving athletes of all levels — from local 5K runners to competitive triathletes. Our care is drug-free, precise, and tailored to your body’s unique structure and movement patterns.
Whether you’re training for the Sarasota Half Marathon, coaching youth track, or simply want to stay active without pain, we’re here to help you get back to doing what you love — with strength, balance, and confidence.
Schedule Your Runner’s Knee Evaluation in Sarasota
Don’t let knee pain slow you down. Discover the difference that specific chiropractic care can make for your knees, hips, and entire kinetic chain.
📍 Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota
Precision Gonstead Chiropractic Care for Spine and Extremities
Serving Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch, and Manatee County
👉 Call (941) 413-5099 to schedule your evaluation today.
