The most basic of daily activities from bending down to pick something up, climbing stairs, walking, or just getting out of bed can feel so difficult when you are experiencing knee pain. Knee pain definitely has a negative effect on your ability to function optimally.
The knee is a joint that has three compartments. This joint has an inner (medial) and an outer (lateral) compartment. The kneecap (patella) joins the femur to form a third compartment called the patellofemoral joint. The thigh bone (femur) meets the large shinbone (tibia) forming the main knee joint. When there is joint dysfunction knee pain occurs.
You do not have to decide to live with the pain, reduce your activity level, or start taking pain medication. Oftentimes, chiropractic treatment can start to address the underlying issues that are likely causing knee pain (when it isn’t from an acute injury). There are usually several angles of approach when it comes to treating knee pain this way. Some common treatments include using ice to reduce inflammation around the joint and some soft tissue massage to help improve the knee’s range of motion. In addition, the doctor can apply chiropractic manipulation and mobilization techniques in the areas of restricted movement in the knee as well as surrounding joints. The combination of methods can help reduce knee pain while simultaneously increasing range of motion in the joint and improving its overall function.
Not sure if you should receive chiropractic treatment for your knee pain? There are several signs that it may be time to seek treatment.
- If the joint just does not feel that it is in the “right place” or out of alignment.
- You experience knee pain while kneeling, sitting down or standing up.
- You experience knee pain while walking up or down stairs.
- Your knee joint is sensitive to pressure.
Knee pain can be severe enough to limit your ability to function normally in daily life. That consistent pain is not something you need to accept. Additionally, if you have tried to limit your activity levels and taken pain medication and the knee pain remains bothersome, it is time to visit a chiropractor. A good doctor will address the issues in and around the knee from the pain, but will also investigate if other alignment issues in other areas of the body may actually be the true cause of the knee pain, or at least contributing to it. For example, limited range of motion in the hips or tightness in the lower back can place excessive strain on the knees which can be painful. With the right chiropractic care, issues such as these can be corrected so you can live pain-free.
Chiropractic adjustments to the knee are very gentle and are non-painful. There are no twisting or bending just a small impulse into the joint, it does not take much to realign the joint. In conjunction with the adjustment, we use physical therapy exercises to stabilize the joint to prevent injury in the future.
Knee pain is not fun and if left untreated can become worse with time. If you are ready to be rid of the pain, call us today to set up an appointment.