If you have knee pain due to an auto accident or a medical condition, the discomfort can limit your mobility and impact your daily activities. Not only that, but the pain can also become chronic when it is left untreated. At Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness LLC in Auburn, AL, we provide various treatments to reduce your symptoms and improve your health.
What Causes Knee Pain?
Knee pain can be classified as acute or chronic pain. Acute pain means the pain lasts for a short time, while chronic pain persists for extended periods. Both types can be caused by a variety of factors, such as the following:
- Injury or Overuse: Acute knee pain often occurs from an injury to the ligaments, tendons, muscles, or bones that make up the knee joint. If you have chronic knee pain, it may develop due to overuse injuries from repetitive activities or physical jobs.
- Arthritis: Arthritis is a common cause of chronic knee pain, especially in older adults. There are different types of arthritis that can affect the knee joint, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Obesity: Any excess weight can place extra stress on your knee joints and lead to debilitating pain.
Chiropractic Care for Knee Pain
Chiropractic care is a non-invasive and drug-free treatment for both acute and chronic pain. Some methods we may recommend for relief include:
- Spinal Adjustments: Misalignments in the spine can cause imbalances in the body, leading to issues like poor posture that can impact your knees.
- Cold laser therapy: This therapy uses low-level lasers to target inflamed tissue and promote healing.
- Soft tissue therapy: Techniques like soft tissue mobilization, massage therapy, and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization can help improve flexibility and reduce pain in damaged muscles, tendons, or ligaments.
What to Expect During Your First appointment
When you visit us, we will begin with a physical evaluation and review your medical history to learn more about your condition. After we identify the root cause of your knee pain, our chiropractor can create a treatment plan for your specific needs. You may even have your first treatment during your initial consultation, which can provide immediate relief.
Contact us for an Appointment Today!
If you’re experiencing persistent knee pain, let our team at Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness LLC in Auburn, AL, help. To learn more about our treatments or to schedule your first appointment, contact us at (334) 209-1616 today. When you’re looking for a chiropractor near me, we are ready to assist!