If you live an active lifestyle and have a knee, chances are you’ve had pain in it. Unfortunately, it’s just one of those body parts that seems to ache more than others. You’ve probably heard it called several names – “runner’s knee,” “jumper’s knee,” even “bursitis” – but the truth is, without blood work, imaging and other tests, diagnosing knee pain is more difficult than typing symptoms into your Google search bar.
While wish we could give some tips for short term improvement for knee pain, this type of injury can be difficult to treat, and knee pain rarely goes away without professional intervention. All too often, patients avoid going to the doctor for knee pain, hoping that the problem will fix itself before surgery is necessary. While surgery sometimes is the best solution for knee pain, visiting a chiropractor can eliminate the need to go under the knife altogether, provided the issue is caught before it causes too much degeneration.
Treatment for knee pain that focuses on reducing inflammation, improving mobility and correcting posture can drastically improve your quality of life. Eliminating knee pain means getting back to doing things you love, like running, playing with grandchildren or spending a day exploring beautiful Chewacla.
If you’re experiencing knee pain, don’t wait until doing things you love becomes a chore. Early treatment can keep your joint healthy and pain-free, even if you’re clocking 10 miles per day on the treadmill. Call Advantage Chiropractic Clinic for a consultation.