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Knee pain can be caused by several reasons including repetitive stress, poor biomechanics, trauma, sport-related injuries, and more.
Knee pain typically occurs at the joint line and the most common form of knee pain is due to injury of the meniscus or ligaments such as the ACL.
The Knee consists of bones, ligaments, cartilage, and tendons and can have a multitude of diagnoses.
The knee joint's main function is flexion and extension, however, has a little internal and external rotation.
Because the knee joint is meant to be a stable joint, the knee may bare the load the hip and ankle joints are not able to tolerate. This may lead to injury of the knee and is why a proper evaluation of biomechanics and movement is critical for determining the source of the knee pain.
- Meniscus Tear
- ACL/PCL Tear
- MCL/LCL Sprain
- Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee)
- IT Band Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
- Osgood-Schlatter
- Bursitis
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
Although chiropractors can adjust/manipulate the knee joint, most of the knee pain can be helped by programming a specific physical rehabilitation program to develop the strength and endurance of the musculature supporting the knee. Myofascial release around the knee and surrounding structures is also highly beneficial to treating knee pain and allowing for a greater range of motion.
Knee Injuries at Strength & Spine Chiropractic Can Be Treated With:
- Shockwave Therapy
- Myofascial Release
- WINBACK TECAR Therapy
- Class IV Laser
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation
- NXPro Interactive Neuromuscular Stimulation
- Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Individualized Rehab Program
