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Knee Pain Overview

Knee pain is a common issue that can arise from injury, overuse, or degenerative conditions. The knee joint is complex, involving bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons, making it susceptible to various types of pain. Common causes include:

  • Osteoarthritis: Wear and tear of the cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
  • Tendonitis: Inflammation of the tendons, often due to overuse or repetitive motion.
  • Ligament Injuries: Such as ACL or MCL tears, often caused by sports injuries or trauma.
  • Meniscus Tears: Damage to the cartilage in the knee, commonly due to twisting or heavy lifting.
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Pain around the kneecap, often related to muscle imbalances or misalignment.

Symptoms of knee pain can include swelling, stiffness, instability, difficulty moving the knee, and discomfort during activities like walking, running, or climbing stairs.

Chiropractic Care for Knee Pain

Chiropractic treatment focuses on restoring alignment, improving joint mobility, and reducing inflammation to alleviate knee pain. Chiropractors use several techniques, including:

  • Knee Adjustments: Gentle manipulations of the knee joint to improve alignment, reduce stiffness, and relieve pressure on surrounding structures.
  • Spinal and Hip Adjustments: Misalignments in the spine or hips can affect knee mechanics. By addressing these areas, chiropractors can reduce knee strain and improve overall function.
  • Soft Tissue Therapy: Techniques like massage, trigger point therapy, or myofascial release to relieve muscle tension around the knee, which can improve flexibility and reduce pain.
  • Posture and Gait Analysis: Chiropractors assess posture and gait to identify any issues that may contribute to knee pain and suggest corrective measures, such as footwear adjustments or exercises.

Chiropractic care helps alleviate knee pain by improving joint alignment, reducing inflammation, and enhancing overall mobility and biomechanics.

Physiotherapy for Knee Pain

Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in rehabilitating knee pain by strengthening the muscles around the knee, improving flexibility, and promoting proper movement. Key physiotherapy techniques include:

  • Strengthening Exercises: Exercises targeting the quadriceps, hamstrings, and hip muscles to provide better support for the knee and reduce strain on the joint.
  • Stretching and Flexibility: Stretching exercises for the muscles around the knee to improve range of motion and reduce stiffness, helping to alleviate pain.
  • Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques like joint mobilisation or soft tissue massage to improve circulation, reduce swelling, and restore knee function.
  • Balance and Proprioception Training: Exercises to improve knee stability and coordination, which are essential for preventing further injury and ensuring proper knee function.
  • Pain Relief Modalities: Techniques like ultrasound, heat therapy, or electrical stimulation (TENS) to reduce pain and promote healing in the affected area.

Physiotherapy helps in both short-term pain relief and long-term recovery by restoring strength, flexibility, and proper knee mechanics, which are essential for preventing future knee issues.

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Combined Approach

Chiropractic care and physiotherapy together provide a comprehensive approach to managing knee pain. Chiropractic adjustments restore alignment and reduce pressure on the joint, while physiotherapy strengthens muscles, improves flexibility, and promotes healing. This combined approach helps to relieve pain, improve knee function, and prevent future injuries, offering long-lasting relief.

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