Common Causes of Knee Pain and Finding Nonsurgical Treatment Methods
If you have constant knee pain that is preventing you from exercising, working, walking, or enjoying your hobbies, a medical doctor can help. At Kanter Physical Medicine & Rehab, we have a team of highly qualified and experienced medical doctors who work together to help patients overcome pain, rehabilitate injuries, heal post-surgery, and get back to their regular routine. We can determine the underlying cause of your joint pain or knee pain in Richmond Hill, NY and design a personalized treatment plan that accelerates healing.
Common Causes of Knee Pain In Adults
Knee pain can affect people of all ages, but typically affects active adults, athletes, and older adults. The most common causes of knee pain in adults are:
- Sprained or strained ligaments or muscles
- Torn cartilage
- Tendonitis
- Arthritis
- Repetitive stress or overuse
- ACL injury
- Runner’s knee
- Fracture
- Torn meniscus
- Bursitis
- Dislocated kneecap
- Iliotibial band syndrome
Most Effective Nonsurgical Knee Pain Treatment Options
Our medical doctors strive to provide the most effective, least invasive knee pain treatment options. We will create a personalized treatment plan designed to relieve pain and inflammation, improve function and mobility, reduce the risk of future pain, and help you get back to your regular routine. We will begin with a diagnostic x-ray to diagnose the underlying cause of your knee pain. Then we may recommend a combination of therapies, including:
- Physical Therapy – We recommend undergoing physical therapy and modality before we begin any other treatment methods. Physical therapy, therapeutic exercises, and manual therapy will relieve pain and inflammation, reduce tension, and accelerate healing and mobility.
- Acupuncture – Acupuncture treatment can relieve pain and improve function and mobility. This treatment is particularly effective for joint pain.
- Visco Supplementation Joint injections – This procedure treats osteoarthritis and knee joint pain. We use ultrasound-guided injections to ensure accuracy and the best results. These injections cushion the knee joint, relieve pain, and improve mobility and range of motion.
- Trigger Point Injections – Trigger point injections are ideal for muscle pain. We inject a steroid and painkiller directly into the trigger point area. This relaxes the muscle and relieves pain.
Find Relief From Knee and Joint Pain in Richmond Hill, NY
At Kanter Physical Medicine & Rehab, we can help you find lasting relief from knee and joint pain. Our medical doctors are committed to treating the underlying cause of your injury, rather than temporarily masking your symptoms with prescription painkillers. We will recommend a combination of nonsurgical therapies to give you the best chance of a fast, successful recovery. Get started by scheduling an appointment.
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