Bloomingdale, Roselle, Itasca & Medinah, IL

If you’ve ever tried getting back into running or exercise and quickly developed knee pain, hip tightness, Achilles irritation, or back discomfort, you’re not alone.

At Reset Chiropractic & Wellness Center, many patients assume:

“Maybe my body just can’t handle running anymore.”

But in most cases, running itself isn’t the problem.

The real issue is usually this:

your body’s current capacity doesn’t yet match the demands being placed on it.

Watch: Why Running Isn’t the Problem

Your Body Adapts to What You Consistently Ask It To Do

Movement and exercise are generally good for the body.

When progressed appropriately, activities like walking and running can improve:

cardiovascular health
metabolic health
bone density
tendon resilience
strength and endurance

Problems usually happen when someone goes from:

very little activity
to
suddenly doing too much too fast

That’s when tissues can become overloaded before the body has time to adapt.

The goal isn’t avoiding movement.

The goal is building a body that can tolerate more of it over time.

Why Movement Quality Still Matters

Running may expose limitations that are already there.

If:

hips are stiff
stability is limited
mobility is restricted
or movement patterns are inefficient

stress often shifts to other areas of the body.

That’s when people commonly experience:

knee pain
Achilles irritation
plantar fasciitis
hip tightness
or recurring tendon problems

Many people searching for chiropractic, physical therapy, or movement assessment in Bloomingdale, Roselle, Itasca, or Medinah, IL are surprised to learn that movement quality and capacity often matter more than simply avoiding activity.

How We Assess Movement Capacity

At Reset Chiropractic & Wellness Center, we use Functional Movement Screening (FMS) tests to evaluate:

mobility
stability
movement quality
and overall movement capacity

For runners and impact-based activity, one test we pay particularly close attention to is the Active Straight Leg Raise, which helps assess:

hip mobility
core control
and movement efficiency

If someone struggles with this movement, it doesn’t mean they can’t run.

It simply helps us identify where mobility, stability, or strength work may still be needed before significantly increasing training volume or intensity.

How We’re Using This in Our Walk to Run Program

We’re incorporating these movement screens into our upcoming Walk to Run Program beginning June 3 at the Clauss Walking Path at the Roselle Park District.

During week one, participants will complete movement screens so we can better understand:

mobility limitations
stability deficits
movement asymmetries
and overall readiness for increased activity

From there, we’ll provide recommendations for:

stretching
mobility work
strengthening
and movement preparation

to help participants gradually build capacity alongside the Couch to 5K progression.

The goal isn’t perfection.

The goal is helping people move better, build resilience, and reduce the likelihood of overload-related injuries as activity increases.

Walk to Run Program Details

Wednesday @ 6:30-7:30pm, June 3-Aug 5, 2026

Clauss Rec Center Path, Roselle Park District

The program is offered in partnership with:

Bloomingdale Park District
Roselle Park District
Medinah Park District

Pricing:

Residents: $50
Non-residents: $70

Click here for more details and registration information.

How Chiropractic, Physical Therapy & Shockwave Therapy Can Help

At Reset Chiropractic & Wellness Center, our goal is not simply reducing pain.

We focus on helping patients:

improve movement quality
increase tissue tolerance
build resilience
and safely return to activity

Depending on the individual, care may include:

chiropractic care
physical therapy & corrective exercise
shockwave therapy for chronically overloaded tissues

The goal is helping your body tolerate more movement confidently and safely.

Thinking About Getting Active Again?

If you’ve been wanting to move more but aren’t sure where to start, we can help.

Book online now

Frequently Asked Questions

Is running bad for your knees?

Research does not support the idea that recreational running automatically damages healthy knees. Problems usually occur when training load exceeds the body’s current capacity.

Why do people get injured when returning to exercise?

Many injuries occur because activity increases faster than the body can adapt.

What is Functional Movement Screening (FMS)?

FMS is a movement screening system used to evaluate mobility, stability, and movement quality. It is used as a tool to assess athletes, teams and patients in active care or as a preventative measure.