She couldn’t walk right for two years.
She saw seven doctors.
None of them found the real cause of her pain.
Until she met Dr. Lee.
This is the story of how chiropractic care helped a woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) regain control of her foot — not by treating the foot, but by looking somewhere no one else did: the hip.
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The Problem: Drop Foot, Locked Knee, and Daily Fear
The patient had been living with MS since age 17.
But two years ago, something new started.
Her right foot would drag, lock her knee, and leave her afraid to walk.
“I’m so scared,” she said. “I don’t want to overextend my knee.”
She couldn’t stay on her tiptoes.
She couldn’t squat.
She lost trust in her body.
Seven Doctors, Zero Results
She saw everyone.
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A podiatrist
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An orthopedist
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An MS specialist
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A neurosurgeon
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A physical therapist
Seven doctors in total.
Each focused on her foot or her MS — but none looked deeper.
“I knew it wasn’t just my MS,” she said.
“I’ve had MS for so long. I know what it feels like.”
Still, the drop foot stayed.
No answers. No real change.
Dr. Lee’s First Rule: Don’t Chase the Pain
Dr. Hyunjae (Albert) Lee, D.C., D.P.M., saw something different.
He didn’t start with the foot.
He started with her hip and spine.
“How many times did I treat your foot?”
Dr. Lee asked.
“None,” she said.
Dr. Lee knew the body is connected.
A foot problem isn’t always about the foot.
He explained:
“Most of the time, drop foot isn’t just in the ankle. It’s coming from higher up — often the hip and lower back.”
The Real Cause: A Hidden Hip Problem
Dr. Lee performed a full-body exam — not just a quick look at her foot.
What he found shocked her:
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Her left hip was weak and inflamed.
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Even light touch caused pain.
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Her right drop foot was likely coming from this left hip imbalance.
She came in for right leg pain, but the real issue was on the left side.
“Seven doctors missed this,” Dr. Lee said.
“They treated parts. I treat the whole person.”
The Adjustment: No Footwork Required
Before treatment, the patient could barely squat.
She limped.
She walked with fear.
Dr. Lee performed two key adjustments:
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Left Hip Adjustment — A deep, precise EX push
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Lower Back Adjustment — L4 level correction (Double Thenar)
Both triggered immediate pops.
She gasped.
She laughed.
She walked again.
The Results: Immediate Change
Right after the treatment, she walked the hallway again.
This time, faster.
With balance.
With confidence.
She squatted — deep, stable, and pain-free.
“Much better,” she said, smiling wide.
“I can definitely feel the difference.”
No knee treatment.
No foot therapy.
Just a clear fix to the real cause.
Dr. Lee’s Message: Look at the Whole Body
“If seven doctors missed it, it’s because they were looking in the wrong place.”
Dr. Lee treated her hip.
He aligned her spine.
He helped her body do what it was designed to do: move and heal.
“We still need to build strength in that hip,” he added,
“But the change started the moment we stopped chasing symptoms.”
Why This Matters for You
If you have drop foot, back pain, or leg weakness — don’t settle for guesswork.
Don’t let your condition define you.
Real healing starts when you treat the body as a connected system.
Chiropractic care doesn’t just manage pain.
It finds the root cause.
FAQ
Can chiropractic care fix drop foot?
Yes — if the cause is structural. Chiropractors focus on the spine, hips, and posture to restore nerve function.
Is this safe for someone with MS?
Yes. Dr. Lee uses gentle, focused care for patients with neurological issues.
What if my pain is on one side?
Pain can show up on one side — but the problem may be elsewhere. That’s why full-body exams matter.
Will my foot be treated directly?
Only if it’s needed. In this case, the foot was not treated — yet function improved. That’s the power of treating the cause.
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