Common Questions About Knee Pain Relief
Dr. Charles Copeland and the team at Highland Chiropractic in Louisville have some answers to your common questions about knee pain.
What Are The Symptoms Of Knee Pain?
Nearly everyone gets pain in their joints at some point, but if it is impacting your daily life, it’s time to head to the chiropractor for help. Here are some of the symptoms you may be experiencing:
- Pounding or shooting pains
- Burning sensation in the knee joint
- Feeling of numbness of “pins and needles”
- A dull ache
The pain may be constant or intermittent.
Are There Other Signs of Knee Problems?
Whether there is knee pain present or not, if you are seeing these warning signs, you should get checked out by a doctor:
- If your knees give out on you
- Weakness or instability in your knee
- Restricted range of motion
- You can’t fully straighten your knee or you can’t bend it like normal
- Your knee joint locks up completely
- Redness that is warm to the touch
- Stiffness, bloating or swelling
- Regular creaking, cracking or popping noises
What Causes Knee Pain?
Knee pain can be caused by injuries, by age, or by over-use. The most common causes include:
- Dislocated Knee
- Knee Bursae
- Frozen Knee (also called “Locked Knee”)
- Rotator Cuff injury
- Muscle strains and sprains
- Tendinitis
- Torn Meniscus
It may also be a symptom of medical conditions including arthritis or gout. Both can cause limitations in movement and pain in the knee and other joints.
Should I Go To The Doctor?
If you have knee pain, you don’t need to live with it. Get it checked by a professional.
How Can Your Louisville Chiropractor Help With Your Knee Pain?
Highland Chiropractic in Louisville practices non-invasive healing. Dr. Copeland and the team will begin with a comprehensive evaluation. This may include a range of motion, stretching, strength tests, and diagnostic imaging including X-rays.
The doctor will design a custom treatment and rehabilitation plan to help you heal. This may include using both traditional spinal adjustments and Sacral-Occipital Techniques to correct misalignments that can impinge on joints. In addition, we may opt for therapeutic exercise to retain the benefits of chiropractic treatment.
If you are experiencing knee pain, Dr. Charles Copeland and the team at Highland Chiropractic in Louisville can help.
Highland Chiropractic
1525 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
Phone: (502) 454-5000