There is a reason why chiropractic medicine is recognized in the medical community. It works. When combined with other therapies, chiropractic medicine can restore blood flow, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain and pressure in the joints and spinal cord. Revive Medical Center is a renowned chiropractic center in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and we can help you with the following four common knee problems.
1. Sprains and Strains
Knee sprains and strains are often caused by injury or repetitive motion. You may “blow out” your knee in a competitive game of street football, or your job may require constant use of your knees, such as working in a warehouse. The sprain or strain often affects the ligaments and muscles surrounding the knees, and common symptoms of knee sprains/strains include difficulty moving, pain, and swelling.
2. Cartilage Tears
Torn cartilage is a severe knee injury. If you are a football fan, you’ve obviously seen many players go down with a torn ACL. This knee trauma tears the connective tissues that act as pads and shock absorbers to the knees. Surgery is often necessary to repair cartilage tears, but patients should exhaust all other treatment options first, including chiropractic therapy, if the tear is minor.
3. Tendonitis
Tendonitis can be caused by repetitive motion in sports such as cycling, jumping, and running. There is a particular tendinitis called “jumper’s knee.” This affects basketball players and strains the patellar tendon. As the players constantly jump up and down, the force of hitting the ground places undue stress on the knee tendons. Pain and swelling are common symptoms of this condition.
4. Arthritis
Many people suffer from arthritis in their knee or knees. Arthritis is a degenerative disease that slowly eats away at the cartilage and joints. There are two common types of arthritis that affect the knees, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Mobility and blood flow are crucial to combat the pain and stiffness and to slow down the joint damage caused by both arthritic conditions.
How Chiropractors Help
As we said above, chiropractors can help with painful knee conditions. Joint adjustment and massage help restore blood flow to the area and relieve the pressure being placed on the cartilage and tendons. This boosts healing and also helps to restore mobility to the knee joint. When combined with other therapies, patients often regain comfort and mobility in their knees.
Call us to schedule an appointment with one of Revive Medical Center’s licensed chiropractors in Lawrenceville, GA. We’d be happy to examine your knees and come up with a treatment plan to relieve your pain, stiffness, and mobility issues.
