Knee pain is almost as common of a complaint, in a chiropractor’s office, as the common cold. Chiropractic care is sometimes seen as alternative, especially when it comes to knee pain, to orthopaedic care. A comprehensive evaluation for possible spinal and pelvic interconnection and knee dysfunction is a must for a chiropractor before initiating treatment for knee pain.
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. Exterior blows to the knee
3. Dashboard related injuries
4. Falls with direct impact
Damage to soft tissues from neglect or overuse of the knee can lead to knee pain. Some of the usual reasons for a visit to the chiropractor include:
1.Athlete with anterior knee pain
2.Elderly patient with a complaint of knee pain and stiffness
3. Youthful athlete feeling tenderness over the tibial tuberosity.
4. Knee instability from a patient.
Knee pain treatment modality usually takes on a conservative stance. Majority of knee pain complaints respond favorably to medical therapy such as avoiding activities that aggravate knee pain, chiropractic adjustments, doing exercises that strengthen muscles to support the knee and applying heat and cold.
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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