If you are experiencing knee pain, the discomfort can prevent your from participating in certain activities and impact your quality of life. At Serenity Health & Wellness in Edmonton, Alberta, we provide a variety of treatments that can relieve the pain and improve your overall health. Before you visit us, learn more about knee pain and why treatment is important below:
Understanding Knee Pain
Knee pain is common and can impact people of all ages. Our legs and knees are critical in supporting our spine and providing mobility. Since the knees bear a lot of stress due to activities, overuse, and the loads that we carry, they can be easily injured. The knee joint is formed by the femur, tibia, patella, and cartilage. Along with that, it also consists of muscles, tendons, nerves, and ligaments. When injury, disease, or inflammation affects any part of the knee, the joint sends pain signals to your brain that it needs attention and care.
Understanding the symptoms of knee pain is beneficial in describing the problem to your chiropractor for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Symptoms of Knee Pain
It is important to understand the symptoms of knee pain in order to receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment. Some symptoms of knee pain include:
- Redness and warmth
- Weakness
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Knee ache
- Joint locking
- Popping or grinding sounds
- Inability to straighten the knee
- Decreased range of motion
Causes of Knee Pain
Knee pain can develop due to a variety of causes. Some of these causes include the following:
- Dislocated kneecap
- Inflammation
- Knee bursitis
- Torn meniscus
- Torn cartilage
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sports injury
- Personal injury
- Excess weight
- Autoimmune diseases
- Spine and nerve injuries
- ACL injury
Chiropractic Care for Knee Pain
Chiropractic care is a non-invasive and drug-free alternative for knee pain treatment. With an exam, diagnosis, and treatment plan, our chiropractor can ease the pain and help your body heal. Some treatments we provide include:
- Electric Muscle Stimulation, also known as E-Stim
- Acupuncture
- Spinal Decompression
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Ultrasound Therapy
- Massage Therapy
- Stretching and Strengthening Exercises
- Chiropractic Adjustment
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Nutritional and Lifestyle Counseling
Contact us for an Appointment Today
At Serenity Health & Wellness in Edmonton, Alberta, we offer chiropractic care to eliminate knee pain and help you recover. To learn about our treatments or to schedule your initial consultation, contact our office at (780) 486-0710 today.
