What is Knee Pain?
Knee pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a wide variety of conditions. The knee is a weight-bearing joint and is subject to a great deal of wear and tear, making it susceptible to injury and degenerative changes. Knee pain can be acute or chronic, with common causes including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, and ligament or cartilage injuries. Treatment for knee pain depends on the underlying cause but may include physical therapy, surgery, or chiropractic care.
Signs and Symptoms of Knee Pain
Unsurprisingly, the most common symptom of knee pain is a feeling of pain in and around the knee joint. This pain can range from a dull ache to a sharp, stabbing sensation. The pain may be constant or may come and go. Other common symptoms of knee pain are swelling, stiffness, redness or warmth in the joint, difficulty bending or straightening the leg, and weakness or instability in the legs and/or hip.
How the Upper Cervical Spine Affects Knee Pain
Contrary to popular belief, the stability of the lower body is not dictated solely by the strength of the muscles in the legs and core. The musculoskeletal structures of the upper cervical spine are just as important. When one or more of the vertebrae of the upper cervical spine are misaligned, muscle strain, nerve dysfunction, and inflammation in the upper and lower back can place undue stress on the lower body, potentially leading to the development of mobility issues and knee pain.
How Our Upper Cervical Spine Treatment for Knee Pain Works
Dr. Gordon Elder, our expert chiropractic specialist, uses the Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic Technique to address the root cause of knee pain, improving function in the upper cervical spine and re-engaging the body's natural healing mechanisms.
The first step in this treatment process is a 25-30-minute consultation with Dr. Elder. During this appointment, Dr. Elder will ask you about your symptoms and examine your spine to determine whether you are suffering from a vertebral misalignment. Afterwards, you’ll receive a detailed spinal health report and have a chance to ask Dr. Elder any questions you might have.
If the diagnostic process revealed a spinal misalignment, Dr. Elder will target the affected vertebrae by performing a series of precise, low-force Blair chiropractic adjustments. In addition to restoring natural alignment to the spinal column, these adjustments will address a major source of musculoskeletal instability in the lower body, thereby reducing (if not eliminating) your knee pain.
We strongly recommend that first-time patients return for regular check-ups (for at least 3-5 months) with Dr. Elder to ensure their adjustment has set. Most patients average between 10 and 15 appointments with Dr. Elder to achieve long-lasting/permanent results.
If you’re tired of living with knee pain, we can help! Get in touch today to speak with Dr. Gordon Elder. Located in Lubbock, Texas, Dr. Elder also services Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, Abilene, El Paso in Texas, and Hobbs in New Mexico.
Published by Vic Belonogoff: A Blair Chiropractic doctor helped heal vertigo, among other conditions that Vic Belonogoff suffered from, and it gave him his life back. He continues to see an upper cervical chiropractor as a preventative measure. Vic Belonogoff is passionate about upper cervical chiropractic and how much it helps patients.