Fall Hiking in Utah? Protect Your Ankles, Knees, and Back with These Tips
Hike Smarter This Season with Preventive Chiropractic & Shockwave Care
By Dr. Andrew Kakishita | Kinetic Chiropractic – Lehi, UT
There’s nothing like Utah in the fall—cooler air, golden trails, and just enough adventure to shake off the summer heat. But while your brain’s craving a mountain view, your body might not be quite as ready. Whether you’re hiking Mount Timpanogos, exploring the Alpine Loop, or chasing waterfalls with the kids, your ankles, knees, and back are doing more work than you realize.
The truth is, most hiking injuries don’t happen on the first trail. They build gradually—small joint restrictions, tight tissues, weak glutes, and overloaded knees. Then suddenly, what was supposed to be an easy hike turns into days of pain, swelling, or a sharp pull you can’t stretch out.
Prevention Starts Before You Lace Up
Chiropractic care can help keep your hips, knees, and spine moving smoothly before you hit the trail. With regular adjustments and soft tissue work, your body functions better—helping you avoid those common aches and injuries.
If you’re struggling with nagging foot or Achilles pain, Shockwave Therapy can be a game-changer. This treatment uses targeted sound waves to break up scar tissue and promote healing—quickly and without injections or downtime.
Here’s how we help hikers:
- Improve hip and ankle mobility for better hiking mechanics
- Relieve tension in your lower back and calves
- Use Shockwave Therapy for chronic plantar fasciitis, Achilles pain, or knee tendinopathy
- Build easy-to-follow pre- and post-hike recovery plans to keep you moving
Getting sore after a hike is normal—but limping for days isn’t. If you want to stay active and pain-free this fall, let us help you prepare your body for every adventure.
Learn more about Shockwave Therapy in Lehi