Brief overview
Knee Pain
Knee pain often reflects the interaction between the hip, knee, and foot. A useful plan considers strength, mechanics, and training demands — not just the knee itself.
Knee symptoms may reflect local injury, overuse, strength imbalance, foot and hip mechanics, training demands, or other medical conditions. Assessment should consider the entire lower-extremity movement chain.
Common causes
What may be driving it.
- Patellofemoral or tendon-related irritation
- Muscle imbalances at the hip or ankle
- Training volume changes
- Prior injury or surgery
How chiropractic evaluation may help
A careful assessment first. Then a plan.
Every plan is individualized. A thorough consultation and evaluation is the foundation of appropriate care — or a referral, if that is the right next step.
Evaluation
- — Movement screening of hip, knee, and ankle
- — Load and strength testing
- — Referral for imaging when it will change the plan
How care may help
- — Manual therapy for restricted joints in the chain
- — Soft-tissue and mobility work
- — Progressive strengthening focused on the whole lower body
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