Knee Pain In Burien WA

Knee pain can be caused by a sudden injury, an overuse injury, or by an underlying condition, such as arthritis. Treatment will vary depending on the cause. Symptoms of knee injury can include pain, swelling, and stiffness. There are a lot of people that suffer from knee pain in Burien WA, and for many there are some great treatment options.

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Knee Pain Services Offered in Burien WA

Knee pain is common and may develop after an injury or an underlying disease. Because you rely on your knees for mobility, knee pain may affect every aspect of your daily life. Dedicated to helping you live a pain-free and active life, Dr. Yael C. Kantor, DC, and the Seahurst Integrative Medical and Wellness Center team offer personalized treatments to help you get long-term relief from your knee pain. For an appointment, call the office in Burien WA, or book online today.

Knee pain refers to any discomfort you experience in or around your knee. Your knees are complex joints with bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and nerves that all work together to help you walk, run, jump, and squat. Injury or disease that affects one or more of the components that make up your knee may lead to knee pain. In addition to the physical pain, other symptoms you may experience include:

• Swelling and inflammation of the joint
• Decrease in range of motion
• Inability to bear weight on the knee
• Clicking sound or sensation
• Stiffness

Even if your knee pain is mild, you should not ignore it. Skipping treatment for knee pain may worsen the underlying cause and delay your recovery.

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What Causes Knee Pain?

You can develop knee pain from many causes, ranging from sports or auto accident injuries to degenerative conditions that develop with age. Some of the most common causes of knee pain include:

• Arthritis - Arthritis is among the most common causes of knee pain, and there are many treatments available.
• Ligament Injuries - Ligament injuries commonly occur during athletic activities and can cause discomfort and instability.
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
• Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
• Cartilage Injuries | Meniscal Tear - Cartilage tears are seen in young and old patients alike and are also an extremely common cause of knee pain.
• Patellar Tendonitis - Tendonitis around the joint is most commonly in the patellar tendon, the large tendon over the front of the knee.
• Chondromalacia Patella - Chondromalacia causes knee pain under the kneecap and is due to softening of the cartilage. It is most common in younger patients (15-35 years old).
• Dislocating Kneecap - A dislocating kneecap causes acute symptoms during the dislocation, but can also lead to chronic knee pain.
• Baker's Cyst - A Baker's cyst is swelling in the back of the joint, and is usually a sign of another underlying problem such as a meniscus tear.
• Bursitis - The most common bursa affected around the joint is just above the kneecap. This is most common in people who kneel for work, such as gardeners or carpet layers.
• Plica Syndrome - Plica syndrome is an uncommon cause of knee pain, and can be difficult to diagnose. The diagnosis is usually made at the time of arthroscopy.
• Osgood-Schlatter Disease - Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition seen in adolescents and is due to irritation of the growth plate just at the front of the joint.
• Osteochondritis Dissecans - Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is another condition seen in adolescents due to the growth of the bone around the joint.
• Gout - Gout is an uncommon cause of knee pain. However, in patients who have a diagnosis of gout, it must be considered as a cause for new onset knee pain.

You may also develop knee pain if you have problems with your feet or ankles which affect the distribution of your body weight and may place more strain on your knees.

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How is knee pain diagnosed?

The Seahurst Integrative Medical and Wellness Center team conducts comprehensive evaluations when you come to the office seeking relief from your knee pain. They focus on finding the underlying cause of your discomfort so they can develop the most effective treatment plan.

During the exam, your provider asks detailed questions about your symptoms and when they started, as well as your medical history and usual activities. They then conduct a physical and may perform X-rays, request an MRI, or bloodwork to confirm or rule out a diagnosis.

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How is knee pain treated?

Treatment for your knee pain is individualized based on the underlying cause of your discomfort, the severity of your symptoms, and your overall health. Your treatment plan may include:

• Chiropractic care
• Massage therapy
• Cold laser therapy
• Spinal decompression
• Acupuncture
• Joint injections
• Stem cell injections

Because Seahurst Integrative Medical and Wellness Center takes a holistic approach to health and healing, the team recommends a continuous care plan that supports your body’s natural healing process.

Your plan addresses your knee pain and overall health and wellness to restore vitality and improve your quality of life.

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For long-term relief from knee pain, call Seahurst Integrative Medical and Wellness Center, or use the online tool to schedule an appointment in Burien WA today.