What Causes Knee Pain?

Knee Pain Treatment with our West Omaha Chiropractor

As your trusted West Omaha chiropractor, we understand that knee pain is a common condition that affects patients of all ages. Chronic knee pain can make it difficult to complete the most simple everyday tasks like getting out of bed, bending down to tie your shoes or walking down a flight of stairs. Whether you’ve recently noticed the pangs of knee pain or this is a condition that you’ve been dealing with for a long time, through the use of safe and gentle chiropractic adjustments, we can help you find relief and restore your natural range of motion.

What Causes Knee Pain?

Knee pain can be the result of a wide variety of issues including a work-related or sports-related injury, such as torn cartilage or a ruptured ligament. Additionally, certain medical conditions like arthritis and gout can make you more vulnerable to knee pain.

While intermittent knee pain may easily be relived with self-care or over-the-counter pain medications, chronic knee pain may only be alleviated with the help of professional chiropractic care.

Common Knee Pain Symptoms

While the exact location and severity of your condition may vary, there are certain signs and symptoms of knee pain that you can look out for, including:

• Weakness or instability when standing
• Swelling and/or stiffness
• The inability to fully extend or straighten the knee
• Crunching or popping noises
• Redness around the knee
• Skin may be tender and feel warm when touched

When Should I Visit the Chiropractor?

Many people make the mistake of waiting to seek treatment until their knee pain has worsened. If possible, it’s a good idea to schedule an appointment with our doctor as soon as you notice returning knee pain symptoms. Our experts recommend that you visit our offices if you notice any of the following issues:

• Inability to flex or fully extend the knee
• You experience fever in addition to pain, redness and swelling of the knee
• You notice marked knee swelling
• You are unable to bear weight on the knee

Schedule an Appointment Today

Want to learn more about the benefit of chiropractic adjustments and acupuncture for treating knee pain? Kosak Chiropractic & Acupuncture can help you enjoy relief from your chronic pain naturally and without the use of prescription medications. Call (402) 964-0300 or visit our friendly chiropractor in West Omaha online today to schedule an appointment.