Knee Injuries your chiropractor can treat

Some people, who suffer knee injuries, are left frustrated when their knee pain treatment fails to provide relief. Knee pain can be caused due to bone misalignment, muscle imbalances caused by overuse, repetitive motions, or a sports injury.

If you have been struggling with knee pain, it’s time to consult an experienced chiropractor. Here are some common knee injuries that can be effectively treated with expert chiropractic care.

Knee Arthritis

Arthritis, especially osteoarthritis, is a common cause of chronic knee pain. Arthritis causes wear and tear of the cartilage in the knee joint. Since the cartilage acts as a shock absorber during movement, any damage leads to bone-on-bone rubbing. This results in pain, swelling, stiffness and locking in the knee joint. Over time, the condition can affect multiple structures in the knee joint, like ligaments, tendons, and muscles.

Ligament Injuries

The knee joint has four main ligaments, the lateral collateral ligament (LCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Injury to these ligaments is sometimes referred to as a sprain. For example, theACLcan suffer stretching or tear due to a direct or sudden impact, such as a sports injury or an auto accident. Injuries to outer ligaments can be the result of an impact on that side of the knee. Such injuries areoften followed by a “pop” sound.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

The iliotibial band (or IT band), along with its associated muscles, contributes to lateral knee stabilization. Inflammation of this tendon is can be the result of stress from overuse. A burning sensation at the side of the knee and knee pain that radiates up the sides of the thigh are common symptoms of iliotibial band syndrome.

Meniscus Injuries

The meniscus is piece of soft and fibrous cartilage that acts as a shock absorber in the knee. It also keeps the knee stable. Sudden rotations or twists of the upper leg or repetitive knee rotations can cause a meniscustear.

Tendon Injuries

Tendon injuries or tears can cause inflammation and pain in your knee.

Referred Pain

Pain in the knee could also be the result of aproblem inyour hip joints, sacroiliac joints, and/or the muscle surrounding the knee in the pelvis, low back, and thigh.

If you have suffered a knee injury or your knee has been hurting, visit a chiropractor right away.

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