Misaligned Ankles = Misaligned Body

When your ankles are tight, stiff, or misaligned, the rest of your body must adapt.

That adaptation often leads to:

Knee pain

Hip imbalances

Lower back strain

Forward head posture

Even tension in your shoulders and neck

The body builds itself from the ground up — if the foundation is off, everything above compensates.

Your Ankles Can Even Affect How Your Legs Look

Depending on how your ankles are positioned:

Inverted (supinated) ankles → Legs shift outward → O-shaped legs (genu varum)

Everted (pronated) ankles → Knees collapse inward → X-shaped legs (genu valgum)

Over time, this can change the entire silhouette of your lower body — all starting at your feet.

Backed by Clinical Evidence

According to studies on gait and posture (e.g., Cook & Boyle’s Joint-by-Joint Approach), the ankle is meant to be a mobile joint. When mobility is lost or alignment shifts, dysfunction travels upward through the kinetic chain.

Fascial research (Stecco et al.) also shows that restricted fascia and misaligned feet influence not just local tension, but also affect posture, movement, and even appearance.

Our Approach at Nagomi Wellness

We believe in working gently with your nervous system, fascia, and joints.

That’s why our Seitai Remedial Therapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage often begin with assessing your ankles and feet — because real alignment starts from the ground up.

Whether you want to feel better, move better, or even stand taller —

don’t forget your foundation.