Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions that bring people to their doctor. The knee is composed of bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and bursae.
When your knee is in pain, it can also cause pain or problems above or below the knee as you compensate for it.
Types of Knee Pain
The nerves that provide sensation to the knee come from the lower back. Knee pain can arise from the knee itself or be referred from conditions of the low back, ankle, or hip. All of the following sources of knee pain arise from the knee joint itself.
Knee pain can be acute or chronic. Acute knee pains can be caused by an injury or infection. Chronic knee pain is often from injuries or arthritis.
Common Causes
- Poor spinal alignment
- More weight on one side of the body over the other
- Over weight
- Sporting injuries
- Prolonged sitting
- Infection
How Do Chiropractors Help with Knee Pain?
One of the most common causes of knee pain is the mechanics of the knee and areas above and below the joint. Our methods improve body balance and the amount of weight that is on each knee from side to side. The joint can also be evaluated and adjusted if necessary to help relieve pain.