Answers to Common Questions about Knee Pain Relief

Knee pain can be related to a particular physical incident, or it can be the result of progressive degenerative conditions. Whatever the cause, knee pain often has a significant impact on daily life. At Houma-Thibodaux Spine & Rehabilitation in Houma, Louisiana, we provide chiropractic treatment for knee pain symptoms. Below are a few of the most common questions we get about knee pain.

What Are the Causes of Knee Pain?

Knee pain can be caused by a sprain from vigorous activity, repetitive motion or from a fall. Overuse injuries are common, as well as discomfort from progressive osteoarthritis. Some medical conditions can cause knee pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia. Obesity can cause increased pressure on the knees that lead to chronic pain symptoms.

What Other Symptoms Are Commonly Involved Along with Pain?

You may also experience swelling of the knee, stiffness in the knee joint, and inability to fully bend or straighten your knee. The knee area may be reddened and warm to the touch. You may have weakness in the knee, or crunching sounds during movement.

Can Chiropractic Treatment Provide Knee Pain Relief?

Chiropractic care can involve heat and cold to relieve discomfort, soft tissue manipulation to reduce swelling and improve healing, and corrective exercise to strengthen the joint. Manual adjustment can also help to improve musculoskeletal function throughout the body.

What Lifestyle Changes Can Help My Knee Pain?

Losing weight can help to reduce the pressure on the knees, improving comfort. Resting the affected knee can help to heal structures within the joint. However, gentle exercise is important to maintain mobility. Wearing a knee brace can help to stabilize the joint while healing is allowed to continue.

Make Houma-Thibodaux Spine & Rehabilitation Your Chiropractor for Knee Pain Relief

Dr. Bordelon, Dr. Porche, and Dr. Melancon combine their extensive knowledge of chiropractic methods to help their patients in Houma, LA, Thibodaux, and surrounding areas. We offer care for many conditions, including back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, auto accident injuries, and fibromyalgia pain. Call Houma-Thibodaux Spine & Rehabilitation today at 985-873-8586 in Houma or 985-447-2225 in Thibodaux for an appointment to discuss your knee pain and to learn about chiropractic methods that can help.