Knee Pain FAQ from Your Chiropractor in Bradenton
Your chiropractor in Bradenton, Dr. John Nichols, treats chronic pain of all sorts, including knee pain. Here are some of the most common questions patients as Dr. Nichols about chiropractic treatment for knee pain.
Why do I have knee pain?
There are some very common conditions that cause knee pain:
- Arthritis: Osteoarthritis of the knee causes pain through inflammation and breakdown of tissues. Osteoarthritis of the hip can refer pain to the knee.
- Dashboard knee: This kind of auto injury caused by blunt force trauma to the knee results in swelling, inflammation, and pain.
- Lumbar radiculopathy: A "pinched nerve" in your back can cause pain your knee. This problem tends to arise when people launch a healthy lifestyle and lose weight. Then because they had an untreated misalignment of the spine, a minor injury causes slippage of the spine that affects the nerves that go to the hip and knee.
- Runner's knee: Running with the wrong shoes can cause erosion of the bone at the back of the kneecap.
- Twisted knee: Twisting or other abnormal movements of the knee can damage connective tissue, including ligaments, as well as muscle around the knee.
What are the risk factors for knee pain?
Athletes in every sport, at every level of ability, and of every age are prone to knee pain. However, painful knees are more common in football, basketball, soccer, high jump, dancing, and ballet. Knee problems are also common in people who have short hamstrings or tight hip flexor muscles. Obesity is a risk factor for knee pain, too.
What can my chiropractor in Bradenton do for my knee pain?
Sometimes knee pain is caused by pressure on a nerve higher in the body. Spinal adjustment can have a beneficial effect on that kind of knee pain. Your chiropractor in Bradenton can also show you exercises to increase your range of motion and prevent future injuries. Accelerate tissue healing with cold laser treatments, and relieve pain with acupuncture.
You don't have to live with knee pain.
Make your appointment with your chiropractor in Bradenton Dr. Nichols at Lakewood Ranch Chiropractic by calling (941) 739-2900!