Struggling to stand, bend or walk with a sore knee? Restore your comfort and mobility with chiropractic care.
As well as bending and straightening to allow movement, your knee carries the weight of your upper body.
Its functioning is key to performing all kinds of everyday activities, from going for a jog to getting into bed. When your knee acts up, these basic tasks become challenging and uncomfortable.
Chiropractic care can help relieve knee pain and restore mobility. Our chiropractors for knee pain harness their understanding of the musculoskeletal system and use natural, non-invasive techniques to target the underlying cause. Schedule a same-day appointment in New Lambton or Warners Bay today.
Knee conditions our chiropractors can help with
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) arises when protective articular cartilage in the knee deteriorates, whether due to aging, excessive use, or injury. As the cartilage wears away, bones start to grind against each other. This can lead to inflammation, discomfort, stiffness, and restricted movement.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) occurs when the immune system mistakenly targets healthy tissues, leading to inflammation in the joints and damage to adjacent cartilage. While medication is usually required to treat the immune system, chiropractic care can help to alleviate knee pain that comes with RA.
Meniscus tear
The meniscus is a pad of cartilage in the knee that absorbs shocks. Meniscal tears can result from the natural aging process, arthritis, or from forcefully, rapidly or repeatedly twisting the upper leg. If this occurs, you may feel a dull, constant ache in and around your knee and a sharp pain when moving.
Bursitis
Bursitis occurs when bursa, the fluid-filled sacs that cushion the inside of the knee joints, become inflamed. Pain levels vary, but if the bursa swells significantly, the structure of the knee is put under substantial pressure. Chiropractic care, such as manipulation and mobilisation, can reduce this swelling and ease knee pain.
Patellar tendonitis
Tendons connect muscle to bone. Patellar tendonitis is a painful condition caused by repetitive strain, which leads to inflammation in the patellar tendon that joins the kneecap to the shinbone. Often experienced by athletes, patellar tendonitis is also referred to as runner’s knee.
Acute Injuries
As a hinge joint with rotational flexibility, your knee is particularly vulnerable to injury. Acute knee pain can be caused by physical trauma in incidents like car accidents, sports activities and falls. Common knee injuries include contusions, ligament sprains, muscle strains and punctures.
Chronic medical conditions
Long-term health issues can wear down the cartilage between the bones in the upper and lower leg. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are among the most frequent culprits of this deterioration. Factors like posture, lifestyle choices, and obesity can also play a role in knee joint degradation.
Alleviate pain and get moving again with a chiropractor for knee pain
Book AppointmentChiropractic care for knee pain
Chiropractic care for a sore or stiff knee depends on the cause, symptoms and severity.
After a physical examination, your chiropractor for knee pain will recommend a personalised plan that can include several non-invasive techniques.
Chiropractic adjustment
Chiropractic manipulation and mobilisation are manual modalities that realign joints to reduce stress on the knee, alleviate pain and improve mobility. Controlled force is applied to target joints as sudden, high-velocity thrusts or slow, gentle pressure depending on the issue.
Trigger point therapy
Trigger point therapy is a type of remedial massage that applies precise pressure to painful or hyper-irritable points in myofascial tissue. To reduce aches and stiffness, this chiropractic technique uses focused pressure on each trigger point until the tension releases.
Cold laser therapy
Cold laser therapy is used to accelerate recovery. Your chiropractor for knee pain will apply low-power lasers to the surface of the body to stimulate soft tissues and boost blood flow. Ultimately, this can reduce inflammation, muscle spasms and knee pain.
Posture correction
Poor posture impacts the alignment of your body, which in turn can place additional stress on your knees and cause them to rotate incorrectly. Chiropractors for knee pain can help to improve posture through manipulation techniques that realign and relieving pressure on joints and muscles.
Prescribed exercise
Chiropractic care may incorporate rehabilitation exercises and stretches to strengthen the knee. The routine will also be designed to enhance your stability, balance and endurance. This holistic approach can help resolve biomechanical dysfunction and prevent further knee issues from developing.
Meet Our Team
Meet our friendly team of massage therapists, chiropractors & support / management staff!
Dr John Bricker
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Dr Clairemarie Wilson
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Dr Peter Collins
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Dr Matthew Hoffmann
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Dr Lee Round
ChiropractorFrequently Asked Questions
Have questions about your next visit? We have you covered!
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When should I see a chiropractor for knee pain?
You should consider seeing a chiropractor for knee pain if it is severe enough to restrict your ability to carry out everyday activities or persists despite limiting physical activity or taking pain medication.
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What happens in a chiropractic appointment for knee pain?
During the initial appointment, your chiropractor for knee pain will review your medical history and perform a thorough physical examination to pinpoint the biomechanical cause of your discomfort. This may include blood pressure tests, heart rate checks, X-rays and other assessments.
Once your chiropractor has created a tailored care plan based on these findings, they will perform non-invasive techniques to alleviate your pain and improve mobility in target areas.
Note that a knee chiropractor does not perform invasive surgery or prescribe medication. If chiropractic care is not appropriate for your condition, we will refer you to a suitable healthcare practitioner.
Whether you need a chiropractor for knee arthritis, a knee injury or any other type of knee pain, get in touch with Chiropractic Plus to feel better naturally.
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How long do I need to see a chiropractor for knee pain?
How long you need to see a chiropractor for knee pain varies depending on the underlying cause.
Often, a relatively short series of chiropractic sessions, maybe as few as five to ten, can provide significant relief from knee pain. However, in cases of more severe or chronic knee pain, a longer treatment plan with more frequent visits may be required.
Your knee pain chiropractor can provide you with a more accurate estimate once we have determined the source and nature of your discomfort during the initial session. Please get in touch with Chiropractic Plus to schedule an appointment today.
