Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints among people of all ages, but there are lots of possible causes. An acute injury might necessitate immediate medical care, but when the pain is chronic, it’s not always easy to know what to do.
Our team at R2 Wellness Centers specializes in knee pain. We understand how knee pain and limited mobility can affect your life, and we’re here to help you get back to your favorite activities.
Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore knee pain any longer.
Knee pain is common
When you walk on a flat surface, the force on your knee joint is at least 1.5 times your body weight. That means if you weigh 200 pounds, you’re putting 300 pounds of weight on your knees every time you take a step.
Climbing up and down stairs, squatting, lifting, and even sitting for long periods of time may also aggravate knee pain. That extra stress adds up over time, making weight-bearing joints like your knees particularly susceptible to injury and damage.
In fact, knee pain is one of the most common complaints among people of all ages. Knee injuries are common in athletes, and the knee is the most common joint for osteoarthritis.
Knee pain gets worse over time
Some of the most common causes of knee pain are acute injuries (like ACL injuries and torn meniscus) and arthritis. No matter what’s causing your discomfort, knee pain rarely goes away on its own.
Instead, it may get worse the longer it goes untreated. Knee injuries often require prompt care to avoid joint instability, and arthritis tends to get worse without intervention. Ignoring your knee pain may only exacerbate the condition and make your discomfort worse.
We can help alleviate knee pain
Knee pain can keep you from your favorite activities but addressing the problem can effectively relieve your pain and improve your health. When you come to R2 Wellness Centers for knee pain, we diagnose your condition and create a recovery plan for you.
Chiropractic rehabilitation is appropriate for knee injuries, arthritis, and recovery from knee surgery. R2 Wellness Center's chiropractic rehabilitation program focuses on building strength in the muscles surrounding your knee, increasing mobility and stability in the joint.
Joint braces and custom orthotics are other popular options for knee pain. We offer off-loading knee braces and custom orthotics that minimize pain and with rehabilitation promote healthy joint movement.
Ignoring knee pain puts you at risk for more pain, joint damage, and other health complications. Get help for your joint pain with our new patient special at our clinic, R2 Wellness Centers, in Lowell, Indiana. Request your first appointment online or call us today.
