Knee pain
Knee joint is the main joint in the body, and it supports the entire body weight, which means it can deteriorate quickly. It is common for people to have knee pain as they age, and severe knee pain can greatly impact their ability to perform daily activities.
Other causes of knee pain include tendon problem, knee osteoarthritis caused by damages to the articular cartilage, malposition of the knee joint, prolonged strain, and traumatic knee injury.
Symptoms
- Many people suffering from knee pain may feel a throbbing pain and stiffness sensation in the knee joint. Sometimes, they may hear a snap, crackle, or pop when bending the knee during exercising or walking, with a feeling that the knee doesn't move as smoothly as it should. In severe cases, patients may have difficulty walking up and down stairs.
Suggestions
To manage knee pain and help prevent its recurrence, it is important to receive knee pain therapy to relieve pain first, followed by knee strengthening exercises to restore knee mobility.
Suggestions include chiropractic knee adjustment, shockwave therapy to relieve inflammation and pain, and ultrasound treatment to reduce swelling and building up of soft tissues. On the other hand, knee strengthening exercises help to strengthen the muscles supporting the knee, and weight control helps to prevent putting added stress on the knee joint.
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