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Knee pain can be a very generic symptom that people complain about daily. It is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause from your symptoms, so that a proper treatment can be applied. Here are a few of the causes from generic “knee pain”, that will require individual treatment.
Arthritis – Arthritis is among one of the most common of the knee pains. An array of treatments are available for those with this condition.
Ligament injuries – Injuries to the ligaments generally happen during athletic activities. The ACL, MCL and PCL are all places in the knee, which can tear and cause extreme discomfort.
Patellar Tendonitis – Pain that is occurring in the front side of the knee is more than likely from the large tendon, the Patellar Tendonitis.
Bursitis – A knee pain referred to as Bursitis, which hurts just above the kneecap, often affects those who kneel constantly at work.
Baker’s Cyst – Those with swelling on the back of their joint, are often suffering from another type of injury such as ligament or meniscus tear. This cyst shows up on the back of the kneecap from a collection of fluid and chronic swelling.
These pain descriptions may help you narrow down what your knee pain might be, but it is always important to seek medical attention for any severe knee pain. Depending on your condition, your doctor may give you medicine, perform surgery or refer you to a chiropractor or physical therapist, and possibly a combination of a few.
For any chiropractic and physical therapy needs, please contact us at Towne Lake Family Chiropractics.
