Chiropractic For Knee Joint Pain
Chiropractic For Knee Joint Pain
Knee joint pain is a very common health issue. It can affect anyone at any age, and the level of pain ranges from mild to severe. Knee joint pain has many causes, from acute injuries to medical conditions. It can be felt on one particular spot of the knee or diffuse throughout the whole joint. Knee joint pain can compromise the femur, tibia, fibula, kneecap, patella, ligaments and cartilage of the knee.
Knee joint pain can be divided into three major categories: acute injury, medical condition, and chronic use.
Acute Injuries
- Fractures: A direct trauma to the bone triggering the knee to break. All fractures need immediate medical attention.
- Ligament Injuries: The most common causes knee joint pain. Often associated with sports. May involve a sudden stop of a movement and change of directions.
- Meniscus Injury: It means that the menisci got injured, often by a twisting of the knee.
- Dislocation: It often occurs during a motor-vehicle accident or any sudden impact.
Medical Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Condition that may cause severe pain and disability.
- Gout: Form of arthritis that is commonly found in the big toe, though it can also affect the knee.
- Septic Arthritis: Also called “infectious arthritis”. The knee joint can become infected; this leads to knee joint pain, swelling, and fever.
Chronic Use
- Patellar Tendinitis: Inflammation of the tendons connecting the kneecap to the lower leg.
- Osteoarthritis: Wearing down of the cartilage of the joint due to use and age.
Can chiropractic help with knee joint pain?
Yes! knee joint pain can be treated with chiropractic adjustment as well as multidisciplinary treatments. A chiropractor can restore alignment to a displaced structures in the knee and to other linked structures that has been affected by the injury. This can reduce joint stress, inflammation, and facilitate healing of the joint and surrounding tissue. Chiropractic care for knee joint pain is complemented with corrective exercises in order to reinforce the placement, strength and mobility of the joint, and achieve a successful proper recovery.
Additional therapies
Therapies recommended in combination with chiropractic care are:
- R.I.C.E Treatment
- Massage therapy
- Acupuncture
- Exercise therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Weight loss program
Many health insurance policies cover knee joint pain treatment, but you might want to check to see how many treatments are covered in a given time period.
How Can PhysioChiroWellness Help?
At PhysioChiroWellness Integrated Health Centre our highly-skilled practitioners work together to create fully integrated health solutions that may include physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, medical aesthetics amongst others. Our professionals will work together towards achieving an optimal health for all our patients through a holistically approach when treating any condition or pain they may present. This service is provided in our Vaughan, On & Newmarket, On clinics and can be booked at any time.
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