Chiropractic Knee Injury Treatment
Knee injuries can happen as a result of various reasons including deficiencies in muscle balance and motor control, trauma, and repetitive strain. Whatever the cause, it is of utmost importance that you get your knee injury assessed by a professional medical personnel, be it a doctor of chiropractic, Sports Medicine Physician, or physiotherapist. Its advisable to seek treatment as early as possible if you want to avoid developing serious issues that may make the rehab process more challenging and longer.
At Accelerated Rehab Therapy, we vary our knee injury treatment to suit every individual and their specific condition. Rather than focusing on just one part of the body, we take a holistic approach to your wellness by concentrating on the entire body.
We specifically focus on auto accident injury, sports injury, work comp injury, personal injury, and slip and falls injury, and also accept all major insurance carriers.
What Are Knee Meniscus Injuries?
Knee pain can be caused by different things including:
- Meniscus Injuries: The meniscus may get injured due to trauma from excessive twisting of the knee
- Degenerative changes such as osteoarthritis of the knee that may occur as one gets older
- Ligament strains
- Muscle tendinopathy or strains
- Knee bursitis
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Some of the Common Knee Injuries from Falling
- Knee injuries from falling can range from
- Knee cap dislocation
- Shin bone and/or thigh bone fractures
- Meniscus tears
- Knee sprains
- Kneecap fractures
When Should You Seek Medical Care For Knee Pain?
If you experience any pain that doesn’t disappear within a few days or doesn’t respond to rest, then you should be seen by a doctor. Also, a knee with these signs and symptoms should be evaluated by a doctor: discomfort while walking or inability to walk, deformity, swelling, too much pain, inability to bend, and fever.
Why Should You Consider Chiropractic Treatment For Your Knee Pain?
Chiropractic treatment for knee pain entails a natural and holistic approach that aims to offer you relief from pain, complete range of motion, and improved quality of life.
Chiropractors go beyond pain masking by seeking to treat the underlying injury using advanced physical rehabilitation and chiropractic care.
Our Top Tips For Good Knee Health
To ensure good knee health we recommend wearing a seatbelt to prevent traumatic injuries. Weight loss can also be helpful for various forms of knee pain. If you have pain due to overuse, we recommend that you reduce the amount of running or run on soft surfaces.
If you have knee pain that just won’t go away, contact us today to start your treatment journey.