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Avoid Knee Surgery With Chiropractic Care

By: Dr. Brice Neff DC

Knee pain is a common outpatient complaint in most hospitals. It is more common among sports players and older adults. Sudden Knee pain might be due to trauma, while a gradual pain might suggest osteoarthritis.

The knee is complex joint working with muscles and ligaments. Therefore, any pain originating from this part of the body requires careful examination of the entire structure.

This article will talk about knee pain treatment without drugs or surgery.

Finding the Cause of Your Knee Pain

In finding the cause of your knee pain, a chiropractor will conduct a thorough history and examination before recommending any kind of treatment. Pain in the front of the knee has different pathophysiology from the pain at the back. The chiropractor will also ask whether the onset is gradual or sudden. The chiropractor will also be interested in the pain. It might be sharp, waxing and waning, or stabbing. These characters suggest various causes of the pain. Other parts of the history include whether the pain radiates from the knee to other parts of the body and if you can determine the origin of the pain.

A pain that radiates to the knee suggests that the primary cause is at another part of the body. You will also be asked if the pain is associated with any aggravating or relieving factor. Usually, most knee pain responds transiently to analgesic therapy. However, the pain comes back when the analgesic effect wears off. As long as the underlying cause of the pain is not addressed, the pain will remain. An adequate history of knee pain includes whether the discomfort is associated with any part of the day. After the history, the chiropractor will perform a thorough musculoskeletal examination that will involve all the limbs and spine. Since the fundamental basis of chiropractic is that the spine forms a central system that most pathologies of the limbs arise from, it is pertinent that its bones and surrounding structures are examined. Many cases of knee pain are a result of disorders above the knee.

Arthritis is a debilitating disease of the joints. It occurs in many forms, like rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is more common and occurs when the cartilage around the joint degrades gradually. Rheumatoid arthritis, on the other hand, destroys the covering around a joint through an inflammatory process. Other causes of arthritis of the knee include excessive body weight, knee deformity, and sports injuries. People affected with this condition often complain of limited mobility around the affected joint.

A sprain is used for injuries to either the anterior or the posterior cruciate ligaments. These are structures that hold knee bones together. Injuries to these structures are common among athletes.

When you feel pain or burning sensation following the stress of the knee-tendon, it is most likely Iliotibial Band Syndrome.

Like a pad in your joint, the meniscus tears when you repeatedly rotate the knee, it can also occur with rapid twists of the leg.

Inflammation of the tendon is a common knee injury. Sometimes, the tendon can be torn due to stress or overuse.

Chiropractor knee injury also includes knee cartilage injuries. Knee cartilages are special structures that ensure proper mobility around the knee joint.

When Should I Get Chiropractic Treatment For Knee Pain?

Examination of all structures above the knee, like the hip and spine, is mandatory. If you visit an orthopedic surgeon because of knee pain, they will most likely give you some analgesics or prescribe surgical interventions like total knee replacement.

Apart from the cost-intensive nature of these treatment modalities, they are also not devoid of side effects. Hence, it is recommended that you visit a chiropractic doctor as soon as you start feeling discomfort in your knees. You can also consult a chiropractor alongside a surgeon to become a combination therapy. People who respond poorly to chiropractic therapy or are not qualified for surgery should also visit a chiropractor as soon as they can.

Avoid Knee Surgery with the help of Chiropractic Care

You can visit a chiropractor for knee pain if you wish to avoid surgery and its complications. Many people ask, “do chiropractors help knee pain?” The answer is straightforward. A chiropractor can ensure that you do not feel any knee pain after a chiropractic adjustment. They will also help you avoid the side effects of anesthesia or blood loss due to open surgery.

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Dr. Brice Neff DC Gilbert AZ
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