Knee Pain

What is knee pain?

Knee pain is pain found in or around the knee that can be dull, achey, sharp, shooting, or burning. It can indicate a condition affecting the knee joint or the soft tissue surrounding the knee.

What are the symptoms of knee pain?

Severity of knee pain is dependent on the cause of the problem. However there are some common signs and symptoms that one may experience with knee pain. These include:

• Redness and warmth in the knee
• Swelling or stiffness in the knee
• Weakness
• Popping or crunching noises
• Inability to fully straighten out the knee

What causes knee pain?

Knee pain can have many different causes that are not always due to underlying disease. Knee pain can be due from minor injury such as a sprain or a strain, overuse or too heavy of physical activity, lack of activity, or from sitting in an uncomfortable position for too long. Knee pain can also be caused by more serious conditions such as an ACL tear (tear of the anterior cruciate ligament which is one of four ligaments connecting the shinbone to the thigh bone) fractures, a torn meniscus (the tough, rubbery cartilage that absorbs shock between the shinbone and the thigh bone), knee bursitis (inflammation of the bursae), patellar tendonitis (inflammation of the tendons around the kneecap), arthritis, and more.

​​​​​​​How can it be diagnosed and treated?

At JP Chiropractic in West Ashley Charleston, SC, we diagnose knee pain by taking a comprehensive medical history. We will ask you to describe your knee pain in detail and will discuss factors like your occupation, lifestyle, posture, sleep habits, and any injuries to better understand your knee pain.

We will also conduct a physical examination which includes looking at your posture, range of motion, reflexes, and muscle strength. In some cases, diagnostic imaging such as CT scans, X-ray and MRI scans may be necessary for the diagnosis, treatment, and relief of your knee pain.

How can chiropractic care help relieve knee pain?

Treatment for your knee pain will depend on the results of a thorough examination by your Chiropractic Doctor. At JP Chiropractic in West Ashley Charleston, SC, we offer relief from knee pain through:

• Chiropractic adjustments
• Chiropractic mobilization
• A specialized exercise program
• Knee pain stretches
• Electric stimulation to relax muscles
• Hot and cold therapy to decrease inflammation
• Lifestyle changes such as exercise and behavioral changes