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Knee Pain Treatment In Seattle, WA

Seattle chiropractors- Dr. Jerry Thomas Weider Jr DC and Dr. Irelis Miller Carattini DC

Knee Pain Specialist

Knee pain is something that a lot of people experience, regardless of their age. The pain might be from an injury like a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage. But sometimes it can also come from medical conditions such as arthritis, gout, and infections.

Knee discomfort has a detrimental influence on your ability to function and, much more importantly, to thrive. Chiropractic therapy for knee discomfort is a non-invasive solution that can help you feel better. Chiropractors will address the issues in and around the knee from the pain. They will also examine you to see if alignment issues in other areas of the body could be the true cause of the knee pain, or at least be a contributing factor. 

On this page, we will cover various symptoms, causes, and treatments for knee pain. Contact us if you need any assistance with your knee pain treatment. 

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Symptoms Of Knee Pain

While a swollen knee indicates an underlying infection, its intensity and location vary based on its cause. The following are common knee pain symptoms:

  • Popping sound on bending your knees
  • Weakness and instability
  • Stiffness and swelling
  • Loss of range of knee movements
  • Redness and fatigue
  • Inability to walk properly

Causes Of Knee Pain

There are various causes of knee pain. Minor health issues such as mechanical stress lead to moderate knee pain. However, knee injuries or trauma can lead to severe pain. Sometimes bone diseases, and not only hurt, may cause knee pain. Other common knee pain causes include:

  • Serious bone diseases including arthritis, infections, and gout
  • Fractured or dislocated knee cap
  • Inflammation of the bursa around the knee
  • Patellar tendinitis
  • Ruptured ligament
  • Torn cartilage
  • ACL injuries

Self-care In Knee Pain

Almost all knee pain patients are always looking to answer “how to cure knee pain fast.” These self-care measures may not heal your knee completely but provide immediate pain relief:

  • Heat and ice pack therapy  
  • OTC pain reliever medications
  • Wrapping a warm cloth tightly around your knee

Regular chiropractic sessions for about four weeks help. Surgery is the last resort where other conservative treatment options don’t work.

Long Term Problems Due To Untreated Knee Pain

When the pain limits your ability to do what you normally do, you need to have it checked out. Taking knee pain lightly or ignoring its symptoms can result in the following chronic conditions:

  • Permanently dislocated knee cap
  • Inability to flex or extend the leg completely
  • Swelling with constant excruciating pain

It is highly recommended to visit a Seattle chiropractor before the condition starts getting worse.

Chiropractic Treatment For Knee Pain

Chiropractic adjustment speeds up the recovery process and saves you from future debilitating and painful conditions. It is an effective and safe non-surgical treatment for knee pain.

The treatment process includes a detailed examination for an accurate diagnosis and identification of the possible causes. We evaluate your pain severity based on the analysis and design a customized treatment plan.

It may involve using techniques like chiropractic adjustments, physical exercises, and massage therapy if required. Depending on the use and severity, our chiropractor in Seattle may also advise other alternative treatments like acupuncture, therapeutic ultrasound, and physical therapy.

Does Medical Insurance Cover Knee Pain?

If you describe your knee pain to a physician in Seattle, WA, he will refer you to a highly rated knee pain chiropractor. Most of the insurance schemes are sure to cover the cost of chiropractic treatment. In case of any confusion, you can consult your doctor to verify your coverage.

At Ballard Seattle Chiropractic Center, we use traditional non-surgical treatment methods in conjunction with state-of-the-art technology to eliminate knee pain’s suspected underlying causes. Besides treating knee pain patients, we offer our services in the following cities.

  • Ballard
  • Fremont
  • Queen Anne
  • Magnolia

Contact Ballard Seattle Chiropractic Center to book an appointment if you have knee pain.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knee Pain

Does Seattle chiropractor specialize in knee pain treatment?

Seattle, WA chiropractors are experts in treating knee pain patients through chiropractic adjustments. They use soft tissue therapy and gentle massage to help you manage the shooting pain. Seeing a chiropractor immediately after the appearance of knee pain symptoms is crucial for a full recovery.

What causes knee pain under the kneecap?

Injury to the patella usually results in excruciating knee pain. Patellar tendonitis and chondromalacia patella are the most frequent causes of pain under the kneecap. In simple words, these medical conditions cause the degradation of articular cartilage. The breakdown of cartilage leads to inflammation and pain.

What are the five symptoms of a knee injury?

The first sign of a knee injury is severe pain in or around the kneecap. The next prominent symptom is the audible popping on bending your knees. Furthermore, excessive warmth, unexpected bruising, and loss of range of knee movements also indicate a knee injury.

What does a torn tendon in the knee feel like?

Most patients have reported experiencing a popping sensation on the tearing of a patellar tendon. Swelling and severe pain usually follow suit. Besides, the patient may also be unable to straighten his leg fully. If you experience any of these things, please consult your knee pain specialist in Seattle immediately.

What is the most painful knee injury?

Quadruple knee-ligament injury stands at the top of the list of knee injuries in terms of pain and swelling. It occurs due to severe damage to the kneecap and the rupture of multiple ligaments around the knee.

How do I know if my knee pain is severe?

If your knee pain is hindering your ability to extend and flex your knee fully, you should see a doctor right away. Besides, lack of strength, limping, marked swelling, fever, redness, and prominent deformity in the legs are signs you should be worried about.

What is the best painkiller for knee pain?

Most people rely on oral pain medications for rapid pain relief. OTC pain relievers are the best painkillers for knee pain. These include Ibuprofen (Motrin IB, Advil) and naproxen. The use of creams such as capsaicin and lidocaine for temporary pain relief is also quite common.

What is the most excruciating pain?

Most types of knee pain can lead to turning excruciating if neglected. Severe knee injury through trauma like an accident or fall, gout, knee arthritis, osteoarthritis or a tumor in the knee can all give excruciating pain if not treated on time. Timely treatment through your knee pain chiropractor can help provide severe knee pain relief.

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