Proactively Dealing with Knee Pain

Knee pain is a common problem, especially for those who have played competitive sports, worked heavy manual activity, or are experiencing joint issues with aging. The knee is a powerful mechanism for flexibility and motion, but when something goes wrong, it can practically make the knee useless and a very obvious, painful way. Clark Chiropractic Clinic of Odessa, TX, offers solutions for knee pain.

Multiple Issues Involved with Knee Pain

A knee injury or pain can come from multiple causes. The most obvious would be trauma and movement injury. It is direct and clear what caused the pain. However, in situations of wear and tear common with aging, the cause can be buried and not as obvious. With multiple parts involved, a number of risks occur, ranging from cartilage loss to meniscus damage and bone damage.

Knee pain and its causes can aggregate over time as well. Where bone density and cartilage begin to lessen with age, for example, the regular pressure and demand on the knee can become too much. This is common with arthritic conditions. In these instances, the condition may not be reversible, but the cause of joint inflammation and raw bone contact can be lessened, reducing the pain symptoms.

Diagnosis and Treatment

The first chiropractic step in any knee pain case is to evaluate exactly what is happening, the patient’s medical history, and if any evidence exists showing a direct cause. This evaluation also goes over current motion capability, including in-person review and testing of regular mobility.

The second phase, based on the initial diagnosis, focuses on applied treatment. The typical approach from general medicine involves pharmaceuticals, relaxation, and hope the body heals itself. Where that doesn’t work, serious cases may mandate surgery. However, the chiropractic approach looks at the entire mechanical operation of the knee, leg, hip and feet.

Solutions for knee pain can range from better shoes to realignment of the spine and joints to swelling reduction and guided exercises. These options produce notable results when the cause can be corrected by changing behavior and motion versus internal changes via surgery.

Local Help Near Midland and Odessa, TX, for Your Knee Pain

Our chiropractor team has a tremendous amount of experience working with patients and reducing chronic knee pain, as well as treating injury-related symptoms. Whether your pain is from an accident, sports, or aging, we can help. We regularly support patients from both Odessa and Midland, TX. You don’t need to be a statistic or another regular patient constantly needing painkillers from your regular physician. Call Clark Chiropractic Clinic at 432-337-5553. Let us help you break the cycle of pain management and get your life back with actual results!