The knee is a strong and stable joint that is surrounded by powerful muscles, however knee pain is a very common condition. It can occur following an injury or without any particular explanation or cause. Often patients will find walking, using the stairs, and moving the knee after prolonged sitting uncomfortable. We find knee pain is often related to dysfunction in the lower back, hip or foot, causing overload to the knee structures. This results in muscles around the knee tightening, the joints stiffening and occasionally swelling.
Knee arthritis or ‘wear and tear’, is where the cartilage which cushions the knee joint thins. Without the protective layer the bones rub together and can cause stiffness, pain and muscle tightness. It can be associated with an old injury or a history of repetitive loading to the joint. Chiropractic treatment for knee arthritis can involve using adjustments and mobilisation to joints to ease pain and stiffness. By providing you with home exercises to strengthen the key areas, the intensity and frequency of pain can be reduced.
Chiropractors can help reduce inflammation and pain, improve joint functioning, and strengthen the knee. Our Chiropractors will assess and diagnose the cause of your pain and begin treatment if appropriate. We may choose to refer you for further investigation imaging such as X-Ray, MRI or ultrasound. Our treatments are tailored to each patient to help the pain heal in the quickest possible time. Book now for an appointment or contact us to see if we can help you.
