Common Causes on Knee Pains
What causes knee pain?
Knee pain is a common problem which can be associated with any of the bony structures compromising the knee joint, such as the femur, tibia, fibula, and the kneecap, or is can be a result of an injury to or deterioration of the ligaments and cartilage of the knee. Knee pain is typically divided into three common categories: Acute injury, Medical conditions, and Chronic use/overuse conditions. Acute injuries can include:
- Fractures
- Ligament injuries such as an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury
- Meniscus injuries where the shock-absorbing cartilage is injured
- Dislocation of the joint
Medical conditions can include:
- Rheumatoid arthritis which affects the joints
- Gout arthritis
Septic arthritis where the knee joint is - infected
Chronic Use/Overuse conditions include:
- Patellar tendinitis is inflammation of the tendons connecting the kneecap to the lower leg
- Osteoarthritis caused by use and age
When should I seek chiropractic treatment for knee pain?
Any pain which is not getting better with rest or recede within a few days should be evaluated by the doctor. In addition, if the symptoms and signs given below are occurring the doctor will need to examine the patient’s knee:
- Cannot bend the joint
- Cannot walk without discomfort or
- cannot walk at all
- Inflammation
- Deformity
- Extreme pain
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How Can the Chiropractor Help?
The chiropractor will evaluate the patient’s posture and inquire about his or her physical symptoms. The doctor will also compare the person’s postural alignment with a model of ideal alignment. Each patient’s posture and physical mobility will be surveyed, and links to any discomfort will be addressed. Using this information, the chiropractor will design a personalized exercise and manual manipulation program created to correct the patient’s specific issues.
How can posture affect my knees?
Poor posture and posture problems occur when an imbalance is present in the tension and length of the muscles, and the distorted muscles pull the bones out of alignment. This is also referred to as postural misalignment. This can cause the pelvis and the load bearing joints like the knees to be moved from their proper position. A variety of negative side effects can result from this, including ankle, back, shoulder, neck, and knee pain and it can also impact the organs.
How can posture affect my knees?
The chiropractor will evaluate the patient’s posture and inquire about his or her physical symptoms. The doctor will also compare the person’s postural alignment with a model of ideal alignment. Each patient’s posture and physical mobility will be surveyed, and links to any discomfort will be addressed. Using this information, the chiropractor will design a personalized exercise and manual manipulation program created to correct the patient’s specific issues.
Poor posture and posture problems occur when an imbalance is present in the tension and length of the muscles, and the distorted muscles pull the bones out of alignment. This is also referred to as postural misalignment. This can cause the pelvis and the load-bearing joints like the knees to be moved from their proper position. A variety of negative side effects can result from this, including ankle, back, shoulder, neck, and knee pain and it can also impact the organs.
You might not be sure if seeking chiropractic treatment is the right thing to do. There will be signs that will be hard to ignore and it is important that you’re taking them seriously so that the problem is not getting out of hand. Knee pain is severe enough to incapacitate you and that is one of the main reasons why you should be taking it seriously. If you’ve limited the activity level, taking medications, and the knee still continues to be bothersome, it will be time that you started searching for a chiropractor.
Dr. Lipman will look at the issues around the knee and also carry out investigations if there could be an issue with the alignment of the spine. When you get the right chiropractic care and treatment, there is a chance that you could experience almost immediate relief.
Diagnosis of Knee Pain
A chiropractor will carry out a thorough diagnosis of knee pain before deciding on the approach to take to help with pain relief. In addition to the physical exam, Dr. Lipman will make sure to go through your medical history and imaging tests might be carried out so that the exact cause of the pain is being identified. There are a lot of people that are of the opinion that a temporary solution is the only way to address knee pain. It will be hard to determine the cause of the condition when there is no diagnosis that has been done.
Chiropractic Treatment for Knee Pain
Regardless of the cause of knee pain, a reputable chiropractor should create a targeted treatment plan that is individualized. At Physical Evidence Chiropractic, we believe there is no one size fits all solution when it comes to providing relief for knee pain.
You can say goodbye to knee pain when you get in touch with us. You don’t always have to wake up tired in the morning thinking of how you’ll be moving from one place to another when the knees won’t let you. Our team will come up with a tailored treatment plan to ensure that you’re seeing an improvement with your condition.
How can posture affect my knees?
Poor posture and posture problems occur when an imbalance is present in the tension and length of the muscles, and the distorted muscles pull the bones out of alignment. This is also referred to as postural misalignment. This can cause the pelvis and the load bearing joints like the knees to be moved from their proper position. A variety of negative side effects can result from this, including ankle, back, shoulder, neck, and knee pain and it can also impact the organs.