A detailed examination of the knee, including orthopedic testing, will help to pinpoint the cause of your symptoms. In some cases, X-ray or MRI studies would be obtained to help arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Whether your knee pain is chronic or acute, or as the result of a sprain/strain injury, many knee conditions respond very well to the conservative treatment of chiropractic care. Pain and swelling in the knee can be reduced with the aid of physiotherapy, acupuncture, and manipulation/mobilization techniques. In addition, strengthening and stretching key muscles around the knee can speed healing, create better joint stability, and prevent relapse. Chiropractic care is not restricted to the spine, and it can be very effective for treatment of the knee and other extremity joints of the body. If it is determined that your condition is more severe and you are not a good candidate for conservative care, an appropriate referral will be made.
PROGRESSIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS BLOG: SELF TREATMENT ADVICE ON THE PROPER USE OF HEAT & ICE : Many people are not sure when to use heat and when to use ice in the self-treatment of pain and injuries. As a rule, any treatment should be individualized to the unique needs of the patient. That said, the advice that follows will serve as useful genergeneral guidelines on the proper use of heat & ice. This advice is given with the recommendation that you also seek out care from your chiropractor or other qualified health care provider. If you are having pain as the result of an identifiable injury (from a fall, or a blow, or a sprain, strain, sports injury, car accident, etc.) then it is usually best to use an ice pack for the first 24-48 hours. Apply the ice pack for 10-20 minutes (not longer), and repeat at least three times per day, or up to once every hour if pain is severe. The ice will reduce pain, muscle spasm, inflammation and decrease tissue damage. If your pain is not the direct result of an actual injury, or if the pain has persisted for more than 48 hours, it is usually best to alternate heat & ice. The best way to do this is to apply moist heat for 5 minutes, followed by an ice pack for 1 minute. Just one single repetition of this therapy (6 minutes total), performed 1-3 times per day (depending upon the severity of your symptoms) is usually all you need to do. The heat needs to be moist – not dry. Read More |