Knee Pain

The knee is a vulnerable joint. It takes the full weight of the body and is subject to considerable additional forces with movement and activity. The knee is susceptible to a variety of problems which can lead to pain.

Knee pain is an extremely common complaint, and there are many causes. Treatment of knee pain must be directed at the specific cause of your problem. Some signs that you should be seen by a healthcare professional include:

  • Inability to walk comfortably on the affected side
  • Injury that causes deformity around the joint
  • Knee pain that occurs at night or while resting
  • Knee pain that persists beyond a few days
  • Locking (inability to bend) the knee
  • Swelling of the joint or the calf area
  • Signs of an infection, including fever, redness, warmth
  • Any other unusual symptoms

Chiropractic is an important aspect of the treatment of joint conditions, including knee pain experienced with osteoarthritis. Chiropractors use different techniques to increase strength, regain mobility, and help return patients to their original level of activity.

It is important to get an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms so that appropriate treatment can be directed at the cause. If you do have knee pain, some common causes are detailed below.

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Arthritis

Arthritis is among the most common causes of knee pain, and there are many treatments available. Medication can slow the onset and help deal with inflammation; Our Chiropractors can often help with the symptoms, i.e. the associated muscle aches, pains and stiffness, by utilising some of their other skills such as muscle release techniques.

Ligament Injuries

Ligament injuries commonly occur during athletic activities and can cause discomfort and instability.

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
  • Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
Cartilage Injuries | Meniscal Tears

Cartilage tears are seen in young and old patients alike, and are also an extremely common cause of knee pain.

Patella Tendinopathy

Tendonitis around the joint is most commonly of the patella tendon, the large tendon over the front of the knee. The area of pain is often located just under the knee-cap.

Chondromalacia

Chondromalacia causes knee pain under the kneecap and is due to softening of the cartilage. It is most common in younger patients (15-35 years old).

Dislocating Kneecap

A dislocating kneecap causes acute symptoms during the dislocation, but can also lead to chronic knee pain. It is important to strengthen the muscles around the knee to minimize the occurance of dislocation and therefore the occurance of acute injuries.

Baker’s Cyst

A Baker’s cyst is swelling in the back of the joint, and is usually a sign of another underlying problem such as a meniscal tear.

Bursitis

The most common bursa affected around the joint is just above the kneecap. This is most common in people who kneel for work, such as gardeners or carpetlayers.

Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition seen in adolescents and is due to irritation of the growth plate just at the front of the joint.

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I would highly recommend Espina Chiropractic. I received an excellent, professional, and thorough service and the treatments I received worked wonders for me. They went above and beyond and also sent me exercises structured for my condition to do at home. I feel like a new woman 👩

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