Proprioception is the sense of self movement, force and body position. It is how our body understands where it is in time and space, for example; athletes, particularly gymnasts have excellent proprioception, this is how they achieve such control and balance while under great force. When a group of muscles have become very tight, yet others have remained weak this throws off our proprioception, making even the simplest of tasks, like putting on shoes, very difficult. Patients start to notice themselves leaning on the wall or door to stabilize themselves while they put on shoes, or often lose their balance while trying to put on pants. Good proprioception and muscle health is key to keeping us healthy, active and pain free as we get older.