knee pain

 

The knee is a very important joint of the body, taking lots of weight through it upon simple daily activities. Knee pain can cause interruption in day today life as it often causes limping and difficulty walking.

 

What can cause knee pain?

  • Tendonitis- strain to a muscle around the knee can cause irritation of the tendons around the knee. Often caused by repetitive injury for example running
  • Ligament sprain- can be caused by an awkward twist or fall, or repetitive strain
  • Meniscus or cartilage tear- often from a sudden injury where a click or pop can be heard. This kind of injury can make the knee feel unstable
  • Osteoarthritis- natural age-related changes (‘wear and tear”) to knee joints
    Foot and ankle osteopathy

    What are the symptoms of knee pain?

    • Giving way of the knee
    • Clicking or popping of the knee
    • Swelling around the knee
    • Pain in the knee
    • Stiffness in the knee
    • Limping
    • Reduced range of motion

    How do we treat knee pain?

    Once the osteopath has established exactly what is causing the foot or ankle pain, treatment can commence. Treatment will consist of physical manipulation, mobilisation, stretching and soft tissues techniques to improve the functionality of the back. Treatment will end with some simply exercise to help you manage the pain at home.

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