Knee Pain Relief Program is four you if you experience:
Cannot straighten knee, Crunching and popping, Stiffness, Swelling, Weakness
How Knee Decompression Works
Our Physical Therapists use the Knee On-Trac device to decompress the knee joint. This machine is safe, gentle and has a high success rate on patients who have tried it. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms our first free knee decompression treatment is for you:
- Cannot straighten knee
- Crunching and popping
- Stiffness
- Swelling
- Weakness
Conditions We Can Treat
Joint Pain
Injury: Acute trauma to the joint.
Inflammation: Conditions like bursitis or RA.
Overuse: Excessive squatting, lifting or running
Ligament Sprains
Instability: When you feel the knee give under pressure.
Pain: Instant and excruciating pain when the injury occurs.
Swelling: When inflammation occurs quickly and suddenly.
Meniscus Tears
Pain: Sharp, stabbing pain in the knee, especially when moving.
Limited Mobility: Inability to fully extend the knee.
Swelling: This can happen right as the injury occurs or may be delayed.
Osteoarthritis
Decreased flexibility causing stiffness
Sporadic or continuous pain in the knee
Inflammation around the knee that can be irritated by activity
Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: An autoimmune disorder at which your immune system attacks health cells causing inflammation and pain in your knees.
- Gout: Pain and swelling in your joints due to a buildup of uric acid.
- Osteoarthritis: The degeneration of the joint causing pain and stiffness.
Overuse
- Excessive Weight: This can put added strain on your knee joints and potentially speed up wear leading to pain and discomfort.
- Repeat Motions: Lifting, running, cycling, squatting can lead to swelling and strain on the knee.
Injuries
- Meniscus Tears: Can be the result of twisting while weight-bearing.
- Sports Injuries: Athletes perform at such a high level they are more susceptible to a knee injury due to repeat motions and intense physical activity.
- Ligament Sprains: Overstretching that leads to your ligaments taring causing great discomfort and instability.
Joint Inflammation
- Medical conditions can cause inflammation and pain in the knee.s.
Bursitis
- When the small sacs that cushion the knee joint become inflamed which leads to pain in the knee.
Foot and Ankle Issues
- These can effect your gait and place pressure on the joint of the knee causing irritation
Diagnosing Your Knee Pain
Step 1: Physical Exam
Our physical therapists will perform a detailed exam that includes an assessment of your mobility to see your range of motion and flexibility your joints have. They will also look for any signs of inflammation and pinpoint specific areas that trigger discomfort when they are moved around or poked at.
Step 2: Imaging Review
Testing can give insight into why you are experiencing the pain that you are. Whether we refer you out or perform the test in house it will help determine what the best course of treatment may be.
MRIs: For a better look at the soft tissue in the knee such as the tendons, ligaments or your meniscus.
X-rays: Which will show arthritis, dislocations or fractures.
Ultrasound: Used to observe muscle and joint movement for a more accurate diagnosis.
Step 3: Consultation/Treatment Plan
A discussion about what symptoms you are experiencing, how long they have been going on and how severe they are for you.
Analyzing what physical activities you are performing that may be aggravating your knees contributing to the pain you are experiencing.
Diet, exercise and your daily habits that may be impacting your condition.
