The Drug Free Treatment For Knee Pain With Chiropractic Therapy

Posted by lsmchiropractic on February 1st, 2019

When we do our daily activities we merely take a look at how much important is our knees. From bending down to pick up a piece of paper to climb up the stairs, the knees are the support system of our daily actions.

Unfortunately, we don't take any special approach to take extra care for these. Eventually, pains and stiffness are showing their signs on the middle parts of the legs and you have to run to the doctor and ends up in pain killers or surgery for knee replacement. However, the Orthopedic Chiropractor knows how to manage the pain devoid of any drugs or surgery and that too without any side effects. If you want to live your life with optimal functioning, then you should know more about this.

How does the Orthopedic Chiropractor treat knee pain?

The trained, licensed and experienced orthopedic addresses the underlying problem for the knee pain and treat accordingly. Generally, the Orthopedic Chiropractor combines a number of techniques to get faster and quicker relief in the pain. The common treatment therapy for knee pain includes an ice pack, manipulation and ultrasound. The most effective among all is the chiropractic manipulation which ensures maximum mobilization of the restricted joints and reduction of throbbing pain.

The treatment process of the knee pain:

Assess The Joints: Before starting the treatment plan, it is important to find out the exact cause of the problem and for that reason, the chiropractor will examine the different muscle structure, tendon, ligaments and other joints. Sometimes, pain is caused by the damage of other body parts like hip, pelvis or lower back pain.

Reduce The Inflammation: To stop the reason for the pain is the first thing the chiropractor will do. He may use sports tape or ice pack to reduce the inflammation and muscle spasms. Along with that, massage may be used as per the condition of the pain.

Mobilize Joint: To normalize the restricted joints, the Orthopedic Chiropractor applies the manipulation techniques. It will improve the functions of the knee and the surrounding joints.
 
Rehabilitation: The chiropractor may prescribe required physical activities and exercise to enhance the flexibility, strength and stability of the knee joints to avoid all the potential problems for that body part.

Home Therapy: There are a few efforts which the patients have to undergo at their homes. They have to take rest, apply ice packs along with moist heat pack, elevation, elastic bands and gentle exercise to reduce the stress on the knee.