In chiropractic care, we see and treat a lot of people for knee pain. Knee pain does not, necessarily, need to be treated by orthopaedic care; a visit to a chiropractor can yield similar, if not more effective, results. A chiropractor, when treating a patient for knee pain, will conduct an evaluation; testing for any spinal or pelvic involvement, in addition to knee dysfunction.
The knee which is virtually unprotected from outside forces is vulnerable to all of the following which can result in knee pain:
1.Impact injuries
2.Blows to the knee from the outside
3. Injuries related to dashboard
4. Direct afflictions from falls
Injuries to the soft tissue, producing knee pain, are indicative of either overuse or misuse. Commonly seen in a chiropractor’s office are:
1.Athlete with anterior knee pain
2.Elderly patient with a complaint of knee pain and stiffness
3.Young athlete complaining of tenderness over the tibial tuberosity
4. Patient complaining of knee ‘giving way’ or instability.
Knee pain treatment should ideally recommend a traditional approach first. A combination of non-invasive therapeutic measures will often relieve knee pain. These include: chiropractic adjustments, applying heat or cold, exercises to strengthen muscles that support the knee and refraining from activities that may worsen knee pain.
Your Chiropractor will perform a thorough history and examination including orthopaedic, neurological testing and diagnostic radiography to determine the true cause of your knee pain. Then they will develop a specific plan of management tailored to your case.
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