Knee pain is a common condition associated with people over 50, but can also be present in those under 50 who live an active lifestyle and experience foot, ankle, lower back, or hip pain.
WHAT CAUSES KNEE PAIN?
Knee pain starts as acute pain and may be sporadic or constant, but over time, especially with normal wear and tear, can quickly become painful and make it difficult to walk. For this reason, seeking medical care at the start of your pain can greatly reduce your chances of needing surgery. To adequately diagnose the condition and identify the root cause of the knee pain, diagnostic studies such as x-rays, MRI, or CT-scan may be required and examined.
Common causes of knee pain include:
- Arthritis
- Lyme Disease
- General wear and tear
- Overuse or excessive exercise
- Restricted range of motion
- Excess body weight
- Poor standing posture
- Sports Injuries
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Work Injuries
Conditions associated with Knee Pain
- Arthritis
- Lyme Disease
- Gout
- Torn Ligament (ACL)
- Torn Meniscus (MCL)
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Flat foot
- Baker’s cyst
Symptoms Associated with Knee Pain
- Popping sounds
- Clicking sounds
- Limping
- Locking of the knee
- Inability to fully extend the knee
- Inflammation & swelling
- Difficulty walking or going up or down stairs
- Difficulty bending, kneeling, or standing from a seated position
- Sharp pain in the back or inner side of the knee
Diagnostic Options for Knee Pain
At Denville Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center, your first initial appointment with us will include a full and thorough exam and evaluation of the knee. Your range of motion and muscle strength will be measured including a detailed ortho-neuro exam. To gain further details into the source of your pain, additional diagnostic tests may be required:
- X-ray
- CT or MRI scan
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) test
After identifying the root cause of your knee pain, a customized treatment plan will be created for you. This plan not only entails the recommended requirements for pain relief and correction, it also incorporates your mental and wellness goals to maintain long term results
- Primary Care: Primary care providers take the time to understand your body as a whole. With the proper diagnostic tests and keen eyes in detecting abnormalities, primary care physicians can identify imbalances in the body and aid in correcting the issue. Click here to learn more on how our primary care physicians treat your pain.
- Chiropractic Care: Chiropractors use a full body approach on treating the musculoskeletal and nervous system. By adjusting the body’s proper structure, imbalances are removed and nerve function increases. Click here to learn more on how our chiropractors treat your pain.
- Physical therapy: Physical therapy maximizes the body’s proper structure by applying different types of techniques, exercises and stretches to improve the body’s muscle tone and range of motion. Click here to learn more on how our physical therapists treat your pain.
- Acupuncture: Acupuncture is a non-medicated approach to care which stimulates the body’s natural healing components in order to restore harmony and energetic balance. Click here to learn more on how our acupuncturists treat your pain.
Book Your Appointment With Our Experts to Treat Your Knee Pain
At Denville Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we specialize in non-surgical treatments for knee pain. Our team of primary care physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, and acupuncturists will create a customized holistic treatment plan to treat and correct your knee pain.
Take the next step by booking an appointment at our office in Denville, NJ or by giving us a call at (973) 627-7888 today!
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