As we age, it can be easy to think that certain aches and pains are simply a part of getting older. One common discomfort that arises with age is knee pain. It is never too early (or too late) to start taking steps to maintain the health of your knees and help your whole body work and feel better. Let's take a look at a few tips to maintain your knee health and share some non-invasive treatments for knee pain.
It’s estimated that 25% of adults suffer from frequent knee pain! It’s commonly caused by aging, injury, and repeated stress on the joints. There are a lot of tendons, cartilage and bones in this joint that make it prone to injury and pain as we age. Here are some of the most common issues that cause knee pain:
Knee injuries can occur at any age, although your knees may be more prone to injury later in life. One of the most important steps you can take to prevent a knee injury is to recover properly from strenuous activities and exercise. Repeated stress on the knees is one of the most common causes of injury, and proper recovery including ice and rest can play an important role in preventing these types of injuries. You'll also want to make sure that you always use proper body mechanics when squatting and lifting heavy objects.
There isn’t a lot you can do about arthritis of the knee. This is mostly caused by aging and deteriorating cartilage in the knee, resulting in no cushion in the knee as you walk. It’s very painful and there are some chiropractic treatments to help relieve the pain of knee osteoarthritis including our Knee-on-Trac system.
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Many people don't realize the important role your knees play in your body's function. The knees support all of your body weight and have to withstand a lot of pressure. Being overweight adds stress to the knees, so try to maintain healthy body weight to minimize the expected work of your knees and ligaments.
Regular exercise plays an important role in knee health. However, you want to ensure that you don't overextend the knees either. Focus on low impact exercise such as cycling, swimming, the elliptical, or doing yoga. When you subject your body to higher impact workouts such as weight lifting or long-distance running, make sure to recover properly and take an extended break if you start to feel any discomfort.
Your knees are the largest joints in your body. Because joint injuries often occur due to stiffness, stretching regularly is an effective way to reduce pain and avoid an injury. Stretching helps to maintain flexibility and increase range of motion. By having a better range of motion, your knees will be more resilient to sudden movement and exercise stress.
Did you know that chiropractors can offer holistic and effective treatments for knee pain? Village Chiropractic will be able to assess your knee pain and possibly determine its cause, helping determine the most practical course of treatment. If you had any images taken of your knee with x-rays or an MRI, that can help the chiropractor see damage that may be inside the knee.
They’ll also do a physical exam to see where in the knee you’re feeling pain and will ask you about activities that cause knee pain.
A skilled chiropractor may be able to help you find relief for your knee pain before you have to turn to surgery, or can help improve your knee’s range of motion after surgery. At Village Chiropractic, we offer effective knee pain treatments for our patients, including cold laser therapy and knee traction.
Even if you’re not experiencing any terrible knee pain, it’s a good idea to have your spine regularly aligned for good weight distribution and blood flow throughout the body. If you’re feeling knee pain we’d like to help you.
We utilize the latest treatments in chiropractic care to help give relief for our patients who suffer from all types of discomforts, including knee pain, back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain. We use evidence-based methods to evaluate and treat our patients, helping them move freely again and function at their highest capacity.