Knee Pain
Knee pain can be caused by many different factors including athletics, repetitive daily stresses, and age. The knee is the largest joint in the body and acute injuries are often the result of direct trauma to the area affecting the ligamentous structures that provide support and normal motion to the joint. Tearing of the cartilaginous cushion in the knee joint, also known as the meniscus, is another common the result of trauma, overuse and repetitive stress to the knee.
Chronic knee pain can be characterized by swelling, limited range of motion, pain with weight bearing and increased sensitivity in one or both joints. The knee can also experience a build up in the fluid that lubricates the joint (synovial fluid) which is known as a Baker Cyst. Additionally, poor loading mechanics and athletics can put the knee at risk for many overuse injuries including tendonitis and irritation of the supporting musculature. Our providers are experts in finding the source of your knee pain and treating it to decrease your pain and increase performance.
Signs and Symptoms:
· Achy to extreme debilitating pain in and around the knee
· Pain and swelling due to trauma or chronic overuse/stress
· Localize specific or diffuse pain that is hard to pinpoint
· Pain in the thigh or lower leg around the knee joint
· Pain around or under the kneecap (Patella)
· Instability or buckling of the knee
· Limited range of motion
· Pain with weight bearing
How We Can Help:
Knee pain can severely limit day to day activities so identifying its source is critical. Providers at Adapt Sports Therapy are skilled in diagnosing and treating knee injuries through conservative, non-invasive treatments. To learn more about how we can help, schedule a consultation with one of our qualified providers today.