Symptoms of knee pain
- Swelling and stiffness
- Weakness or instability
- Inability to fully straighten the knee
- Aching pain
- Sharp pain
- Locking of the knee
- Redness and warmth to the touch
- Popping and crunching noises
- Limping
What is Knee Pain? Types of knee pain:
Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as knee ligament sprains, knee meniscal tears, knee muscle strains, knee tendinitis, knee cartilage damage and bursitis. The knee is a weight bearing joint and therefore can affect your mobility. X-rays, scans and other tests are sometimes required to make a diagnosis and your osteopath may refer to your GP or a specialist for any additional investigations or treatment.
Causes of knee pain
- ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL inquiry
- Torn medial or lateral meniscus
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Knee fracture
- Gout
- Knee bursitis
- Septic arthritis
- Patellar tendinitis
- Excess weight
- Lack of muscle flexibility or strength
- Ilio tibial band syndrome
- Dislocated kneecap
- Certain sports
- Hip or foot pain
How can Osteopathy and Acupuncture help with Knee Pain?
A consultation with the osteopath will help you determine the problem with your knee by taking a comprehensive medical history and perform a thorough physical and biomechanical examination in order to make an accurate diagnosis and the appropriate treatment plan to relieve your knee pain. Knee Pain Treatment will involve hands on osteopathic techniques such as manipulation, adjustments, soft tissue massage, articulations and acupuncture to relieve pain, increase joint function, reduce any swelling around the knee and treating other appropriate areas to relieve your knee pain and advise on suitable exercise rehabilitation.
Acupuncture for Knee Pain Treatment
Our practitioners conduct a detailed evaluation at our acupuncture clinic to pinpoint the root cause of knee discomfort. Through a comprehensive review of medical history and a precise physical assessment, we tailor a personalised treatment plan to ease your knee pain. Acupuncture plays a pivotal role in our Knee Pain Treatment, complementing hands-on techniques and enhancing the effectiveness of the therapy.
How can Acupuncture help with Knee Pain?
Acupuncture focuses on stimulating specific points in the body to alleviate pain, improve joint mobility, and reduce knee inflammation. By addressing both the localised knee issues and related areas contributing to discomfort, our approach aims for comprehensive relief. Moreover, we provide guidance on suitable exercises and lifestyle adjustments to support your knee’s healing process and improve overall functionality.
How can Osteopathy help with Knee Pain?
These methods target pain relief, enhanced joint function, and reduction of knee swelling while addressing related areas contributing to discomfort. Additionally, we offer guidance on suitable exercise rehabilitation to further alleviate knee pain and promote recovery.