Find Relief From Knee Pain With Chiropractic Care
Knee pain is a common condition that can significantly impact your quality of life. Whether it’s caused by injury, overuse, or a chronic condition, knee pain affects nearly 20% of U.S. adults. At Canoga Park Chiropractor, we specialize in treating knee pain with non-invasive chiropractic methods. If knee pain is affecting your daily activities, we are here to help you find lasting relief and regain mobility.
What Are the Symptoms of Knee Pain?
Knee pain can manifest in various ways, depending on the underlying cause. Common symptoms include:
- Knee stiffness, weakness, or instability
- Swelling in the knee
- Warmth to the touch or redness
- Crunching or popping noises when moving the knee
- Inability to fully straighten the knee
- A feeling that the knee might give out or buckle
If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to seek treatment early to prevent further complications.
What Causes Knee Pain?
Knee pain can result from a variety of factors, including injury, overuse, or underlying health conditions. Some common causes of knee pain include:
- Arthritis: Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in the knee joints.
- Gout: A form of arthritis that causes intense pain and swelling, often in the big toe, but can affect the knee as well.
- Injuries: Injuries to the tendons, ligaments, bones, or cartilage in the knee can lead to pain, swelling, and loss of function.
- Overuse or Strain: Repetitive activity or stress on the knee joint, especially in athletes or individuals with excess weight, can lead to chronic pain.
- Weak Muscles or Poor Flexibility: Insufficient strength and flexibility in the muscles around the knee can cause instability and pain.
- Previous Knee Injury: Prior knee injuries, such as ligament tears or fractures, can lead to long-term pain and instability.
How is Knee Pain Treated?
At Canoga Park Chiropractor, we will assess the root cause of your knee pain and create a personalized treatment plan to help alleviate your symptoms and improve your knee’s function. We use a variety of effective, non-invasive treatments to help relieve knee pain, including:
Physical Therapy: Targeted exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and balance in the knee joint.
Chiropractic Adjustments: Spinal and joint adjustments can help restore proper alignment, reduce pain, and improve overall function.
Cold Laser Therapy: Low-level laser light energy is used to reduce pain and inflammation while promoting faster healing of the knee tissues.
Injections: In some cases, corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid injections may be recommended to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief.
Ultrasound Therapy: Sound waves are used to penetrate deep tissues, reducing inflammation and promoting healing.
Surgery: In cases of severe damage or degeneration, surgery may be required, such as knee replacement or arthroscopy.
Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS): Electric impulses are used to stimulate muscle contractions, improve circulation, and relieve muscle tension.
Understanding the Right Treatment Option
The best treatment for knee pain depends on the severity and cause of your condition. After a thorough evaluation, our chiropractor will work with you to develop a customized treatment plan that may include one or more therapies. Cold laser therapy, ultrasound therapy, and EMS are all effective in reducing inflammation and accelerating recovery, while physical therapy and chiropractic adjustments help address the underlying causes of pain.
Don’t let knee pain limit your mobility and quality of life. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and start your path to recovery.
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