If you are suffering from knee pain then you know the impact it can have on your life. Every day things become a struggle. Luckily, you can gain relief with knee pain treatment in Spartanburg.
What is Knee Pain?
Knee pain refers to any discomfort, soreness, or pain that occurs in or around the knee joint. The pain might feel sharp and stagging or be a constant ache. You might only experience the pain when using the knee or applying weight or the discomfort could occur non-stop.
What Causes Knee Pain?
Knee pain can be caused by many things such as an injury to the knee joint or an underlying medical condition. If you suffer knee pain then your physician will work to diagnose the cause via CT scan and other diagnostic methods.
Common causes of knee pain include:
- Sprains and strains: Overstretching, torn cartilage, or muscles and tendons around the knee will cause knee pain.
- Torn meniscus: The meniscus is a cartilage in the knee, and a tear can cause both pain and swelling to the knee joint.
- Anterior cruciate ligament ACL injury: A tear or injury to the ACL, a ligament in the knee, is a common sports-related injury that is extremely painful.
- Overuse or Repetitive Strain: Activities that involve repetitive motion or excessive strain on the knee, such as running or jumping, can lead to overuse injuries and pain.
- Knee Osteoarthritis: A degenerative joint disease that causes pain and stiffness in the knee joint.
- Rheumatoid arthritis: An autoimmune disorder that impacts the joints, especially the knees.
- Gout: A form of arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints.
- Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursa sac, small fluid-filled cushions that reduce friction between bones and tendons within the knee.
- Dislocated kneecap (patella): The patella can shift out of its normal position from an injury.
- Patellofemoral pain: Often referred to as ‘runner’s knee’, it occurs from repeated stress to the knee. It is considered a minor injury. Reducing swelling can bring relief.
- Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome: Inflammation of the IT band, a fibrous band that runs along the outside of the thigh can lead to pain.
- Tumorso or Infections: Infections or tumors in or around the knee joint can cause pain, although these are less common causes.
- Anterior cruciate injury: This injury often occurs from a sudden change in motion when playing sports.
- Obesity: Carrying an excessive amount of weight can lead to knee pain. Often simply losing weight can help bring relief.
- Aging: Aging takes a toll on the knee joint causing wear and tear which leads to osteoarthritis.
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Symptoms of Knee Pain
- Pain
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Weakness
- Popping or Grinding Sensation
- Redness and Warmth
- Limited Range of Motion
- Instability
- Difficulty Walking
- Inability to Bear Weight
Managing Knee Pain
Managing knee pain involves a combination of self-care strategies, lifestyle changes, and often chiropractic care from the team at Trident Health & Chiropractic.
Common treatments for knee pain include:
- Rest
- Icing the area
- Elevation of the leg
- Chiropractic Adjustments
- Kinesiology tape
- Dry Needling
- Ultrasound Therapy
- Proper Footwear with Arch Support
- Heat Therapy
Knee Pain Treatment in Spartanburg, S.C.
If you are seeking knee pain treatment in Spartanburg, we encourage you to contact Trident Health & Chiropractic to learn about how chiropractic care can relieve knee pain and treat knee problems. Book your appointment today onine.
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