Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Chiropractic Treatment of Knee Pain


Chiropractic treatment of knee pain

We have outlined the process of our treatment below to give you an idea of our approach. We would normally modify the treatment to suit each patient and their specific conditions. So the type of treatment that is most appropriate for one person is not necessarily right for another.
Stage 1: Reduce joint inflammation and reduce pain.
How?
  • Avoidance of aggravating factors, use of a support, sports tape
  • Ice to reduce inflammation, muscle spasm and pain
  • Soft tissue healing: laser, ultrasound and interferential therapy
Stage 2: Normalise joint function
How?
  • Specific chiropractic manipulation and mobilisation techniques to areas of restricted movement in the knee and surrounding joints, to increase movement, improve the function and reduce pain
  • Deep soft tissue massage, trigger-point therapy and cross-friction.
Stage 3: Rehabilitation exercise programme.
  • When appropriate we introduce exercises to improve strength, endurance and stability. We also work on improving your balance and your sense of joint position (proprioception). This will help you to return to normal and also prevent new injuries.

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Eva Jenkins said...

Chiropractic treatment is very effective for many of the problems that cause knee pain and although a condition such as osteoarthritis is not curable, the symptoms can be reduced and the progression of the problem can be helped thanks to our unique approach to treatment.