Whether you’re sprinting short distances or logging miles along the Santa Cruz coastline, how your body moves can mean the difference between feeling strong and running into trouble. An abnormal gait—when your stride feels off, uneven, or awkward—can sap your performance and set you up for nagging injuries. But there’s a path forward that doesn’t rely on bracing or endless rehab.
Dr. Bjorn, at Network Chiropractic Wellness Center, provides care that looks beyond surface mechanics to support the deeper systems behind movement.
What an Abnormal Gait Can Reveal
You might notice a limp, an odd rotation through the hips, or that one foot lands differently than the other. Maybe your stride shortens with fatigue or your posture collapses late in a run. These changes often trace back to nervous system interference, when your brain, spine, and muscles aren’t on the same page.
Common signs include uneven stride patterns, pelvic or hip imbalances, postural fatigue or collapse, and muscle compensation or stiffness.
“An abnormal gait is often a signal that the body’s working around stress patterns it hasn’t resolved,” says Dr. Bjorn.
From Tension to Flow with NetworkSpinal®
Instead of force-based adjustments, Dr. Bjorn uses a technique called NetworkSpinal. This gentle approach helps the nervous system reorganize by using light touch to prompt the spine and body to release stored tension.
As the nervous system clears, the body begins to move in more fluid, efficient ways, often improving gait without conscious effort.
Spinalsense Performance: Built for Runners
For serious runners and athletes, Dr. Bjorn also offers Spinalsense Performance—a program tailored for high achievers.
It includes:
- Spinal care to enhance coordination and stride
- Recovery support and injury-prevention strategies
- Mind-body tools to sharpen focus
- Digital tracking and vibrational therapy for real-time progress
Run Smarter with Santa Cruz Chiropractor Dr. Bjorn
If your stride feels off or your body isn’t keeping pace with your goals, help is here. Schedule your visit with Dr. Bjorn and experience the difference of body-led, brain-connected movement.