Knee Pain

• Running
• Sporting Pursuits
• Osteoarthritis
• Degenerate Cartilage
• Stress from Mis-aligned Joints or Injuries

Knee pain can be pinpoint or sharp in nature or sometimes more of an irritating diffuse dull ache. Either way, it points to something not working correctly.

The knee is a complex joint which relies heavily on its surrounding muscles and ligaments for stability and strength and is commonly affected by osteoarthritis. Cartilage in the knee may degenerate after sustained stress (such as stress from mis-aligned joints or injuries) resulting in the bones of the knee rubbing against each other and subsequently resulting in osteoarthritis.

As it is a load-bearing joint, it is vital to ensure that you are walking correctly, and that the feet, ankles, hips, pelvis, and lower back are not the cause of the knee pain.

To this end, a thorough consultation and examination with a Chiropractor is essential to ascertain a correct diagnosis. This will involve looking “above and below” so that we can understand how the feet or hips, pelvis and lower back are performing. Only then can we establish the correct treatment plan be given.so a tailored treatment plan can be formulated.