Is Knee Pain Holding You Back? Regain Your Mobility with Physical Therapy!
Do you ever worry that your knees might “give out” while you’re standing? Do you look for the closest parking spot at your favorite store—or avoid places with lots of stairs? Do you turn down invitations from friends or family because you’re afraid your knee pain will slow everyone down? If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
Knee pain can truly put the brakes on your life. It can keep you from doing the things you want to do and prevent you from creating the moments that matter most. But that ends now. At Recover Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, we believe you can get back to doing what you love—without relying on risky medications or invasive surgery.
What Is Causing Your Knee Pain?
Your knee is a hinge joint that primarily moves forward and backward. Did you know that when you squat, your knees can support up to six times your body weight? When functioning properly, your knees should allow you to stand, walk, run, and dance with ease. If your body is not properly aligned, it can prevent you from doing the things you want to do without pain.
Knee pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including—but not limited to—the following:
- ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury: There are four ligaments connecting the femur to the tibia, and the ACL is one of them. ACL injuries are common in people who play sports such as soccer, basketball, or other activities that involve sudden changes in direction.
- Fractures: Falls or motor vehicle accidents can cause fractures in the bones of the knee, including the patella (kneecap). Knee fractures can also occur from a simple misstep if bones have been weakened by osteoporosis.
- Meniscus tear: The meniscus acts as a shock absorber between the tibia and femur. If you suddenly twist your knee while bearing weight, this tough, rubbery cartilage can tear.
- Knee bursitis: Inflammation of the bursae—the small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the outside of the knee joint—can occur after a knee injury. This inflammation can prevent tendons and ligaments from gliding smoothly over the joint.
- Patellar tendinitis: Tendons are thick, fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones. When they become irritated and inflamed, tendinitis can develop. The patellar tendon, which allows you to kick, run, and jump, connects the kneecap (patella) to the tibia. Patellar tendinitis commonly affects runners, skiers, cyclists, and individuals involved in jumping sports or activities.
How Can a Physical Therapist Help Relieve My Knee Pain?
Knee pain doesn’t have to hold you back any longer. During your first appointment, one of our physical therapists will examine your knees for signs of misalignment or structural damage and assess your posture, gait, and range of motion. A personalized treatment plan will be designed to reduce abnormal stress and tension on your knees. Together, you’ll work to improve overall joint function so you can return to your normal life with greater flexibility and less pain.
You’ll be given specific exercises to improve knee stability and relieve pain. Joint mobilization may also be included in your treatment plan to enhance joint movement, along with other soft tissue treatments that help reduce pain and promote tissue healing.
Physical therapy treatments at Recover Fisioterapia & Rehabilitacion can help you avoid the need for costly and painful surgery.