Knee Pain Treatment and Causes

Knee Pain Symptoms

If you have suffered a knee injury, there are several symptoms you may notice. These include: 

• You might have a difficult time putting weight on your knee. 
• You may notice swelling of the knee.
• You may notice that your pain gets better or worse with certain positions.
• You might have a difficult time running, taking the stairs, or pressing the pedals in your car. 

It is important to get your injury diagnosis as quickly as possible. That way, the treatment process can begin. 

Injuries Causes

A few common knee injury causes include: 

• An ACL injury, such as an ACL tear while playing soccer, basketball, or football
• A torn meniscus, which is a tear of a small pad of cartilage in the knee
• Knee bursitis, which refers to inflammation of the knee bursa, or the sac that encases the knee
• Patellar tendinitis, which refers to inflammation of the patellar tendon

Knee Mechanical Problems

There are also several possible knee mechanical problems. These include:  

• A loose body, which refers to a portion of the knee joint that is unstable 
• IT band syndrome, which refers to inflammation of the band of fascia that runs from the hip to the tibia
• A dislocated kneecap, which refers to a kneecap that has been shifted out of place
• Hip or foot pain, which often develops when people try to avoid placing stress on the knee and overwork the hip or foot.

Types of Arthritis in the Knee

There are also several types of arthritis in the knee, including: 

• Osteoarthritis, which is a chronic injury that degrades the cartilage in the knee
• Rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune condition that destroys the cartilage in the knee
• Gout, which leads to crystals that build up in the knee
• Pseudogout, which is a condition that presents similarly to gout but leads to sudden pain or swelling in the knees
• Septic arthritis, which is a type of arthritis that stems from a serious infection of the knee

Chiropractic care for Knee Pain

A chiropractor can use adjustments to make sure the ligaments, tendons, and bones of the knees are in the right location.

Knee Pain Management

Then, a chiropractor, who works closely with a Pain Management Physician may determine that more aggressive pain management techniques are needed based on the severity of the condition. Some of these may include Pain Injections, PRP Therapy, or Stem Cell Therapy.

Physical Rehabilitation for the Knees

A chiropractor can also recommend use of physical rehabilitation by working closely with their physical rehabilitation team by working to strengthen parts of the knees that might have been weak and prone to injury.

Sports Injuries Treatment

A chiropractor also specializes in the treatment of knee injuries stemming directly from sports, helping athletes get back on the field safely.