Knee Pain
Find Lasting Relief From Chronic Knee Pain
Say Goodbye To Chronic Knee Pain With Physical Therapy!
Have you noticed going up and down stairs seems more and more difficult? Do you search for a parking spot close to the store entrance out of concern for your knees? If you are tired of having “bad knees,” it’s time to let the therapists at Care & Cure get to the root cause of your pain and help you resolve your knee pain once and for all!More and more research has shown that the knees need movement to stay healthy.
No matter how tempting it may be to limit your everyday activities to avoid knee pain, it won’t likely help your knees and may make them worse. Finding knee pain relief can be challenging, which is why it is so important to seek the help of a skilled physiotherapist.
Treatment by a professional Physical Therapist
Reduction or elimination of pain
Practice quality treatment, in the location of your choice
Post care service to reduce risk of reinjury
Why Does My Knee Hurt?
Your knee is a hinge joint that can only move forward and backward. You should be able to stand, walk, run, and dance with ease if your knees are in proper alignment. If you have knee pain, you will not be able to move as freely as you would like.
Although it might seem counterintuitive, there are times when knee pain is the symptom, not the source of your problem. The knee can alert you to a problem in the foot or hip region by sending pain messages to your brain. There are, of course, times when the knee pain you feel is due to an actual issue/injury in the knee itself.
Fortunately, at Care & Cure, our physiotherapists are experts at getting to the root of your problems and identifying all the factors that may be associated with your specific condition. So if you’re unsure what’s causing your symptoms, let our team conduct a whole-body assessment, identify the reasons you may be experiencing knee pain, and help you resolve them once and for all!
Knee pain can be caused by a variety of factors, the most common include:
The most common type of arthritis for knee pain is osteoarthritis (OA). This condition occurs when the cartilage surrounding your joints deteriorates, and the joint no longer has a sufficient cushion between the bone. This leads to joint inflammation, with varying levels of pain and dysfunction.
There are two common cartilage injuries:
Meniscus injury: The meniscus serves as a shock absorber and helps maintain stability in the knee. A meniscus tear can be caused by contact or non-contact activity when the knee twists suddenly. Some tears are the result of wear and tear.
Articular cartilage injury: The articular cartilage is a smooth covering on the bones that allows for frictionless sliding of one bone on another. Articular cartilage is injured by direct trauma or wear and tear.
If you twist your knee quickly while bearing weight on it or sustain some other type of trauma, the cartilage may be injured. It is also possible for prolonged inactivity or repetitive movements to cause fraying and eventually tearing of the cartilage.
Our bones are connected by ligaments. The ligaments in your knee act like leather straps to hold the bones together and keep your knee stable. Ligaments are often stretched and/or torn during a sudden motion.
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL): It is located in the center of the knee and controls rotation and forward movement of the shin bone.
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL): It is located in the back of the knee and controls the backward movement of the shin bone.
Medial collateral ligament (MCL): The medial collateral ligament is on the inside of your knee and provides stability to sideway motions.
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL): The lateral collateral ligament is on the outside of your knee and provides stability to the sideways motions.
Your tendons are thick connective tissues that attach muscles to bones. Tendinitis occurs when the tendon becomes inflamed due to repetitive movements. It is common in jumping and landing motions and sports like skiing, cycling, or hurdling.
The patellar tendon connects the patella (kneecap) to the shinbone, allowing you to kick, run, and jump. Patellar tendinitis is common in runners, skiers, cyclists, and those who engage in jumping sports and activities.
Knee tendinitis can make it hard to walk, rise from a chair, climb stairs, or play sports. Our physical therapists are trained to diagnose and treat knee pain and help ease your pain and get you back to doing what you love!
Bursae are closed, fluid-filled sacs that cushions and helps create a smooth gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. These sacs of fluid protect tendons from the bone.
An injury or overuse can cause inflammation in the bursae (aka Bursitis) which prevents tendons from smoothly gliding over the joint and can be painful or even debilitating.
If you are in a car accident, the bones of the knee, particularly the kneecap (patella), can be damaged. A knee fracture can occur simply by taking the wrong step and landing awkwardly or directly on the knee cap.
A thorough evaluation by a licensed physical therapist in Kansas City, Birmingham & Solihull, Coventry & Warwickshire and London for physical therapy services is the best way to determine the actual cause of your knee pain and help you find solutions that work!
No matter what the cause of your knee pain may be, the physiotherapists at Care & Cure are here to help you find the relief you deserve.
Extra Precautions
At Care & Cure, we truly care about your well being and overall health. During your visit from our professional physical therapists, you may notice our physical therapists will take the time to evaluate your low back. Do not worry, this is included in your treatment and is done to ensure that any of the components of your low back are not causing or contributing to your knee pain. Always remember, the LOCATION of your pain is not always the SOURCE of your pain. Attempting to treat your pain on your own could potentially not yield the results you are looking for. Let our physical therapists with advanced training find out the location of your pain and develop a comprehensive treatment plan to eliminate your pain.
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