Knee Pain Chiropractor in Clayton
Knee pain can affect walking, running, exercise, sport and everyday activities. Symptoms may develop following an injury, a change in training or gradually over time with repeated activity.
At Chiropractic Flow, our chiropractors provide personalised assessment and management for people experiencing knee pain in Clayton. We take the time to understand your symptoms, movement, activity levels and goals before developing an individualised management plan.
Knee Pain Can Develop for Many Reasons
The knee plays an important role in walking, running, climbing stairs, lifting, squatting and many sporting movements. It works together with the muscles and joints of the hip, ankle and foot to manage the demands of everyday movement.
Knee symptoms may appear suddenly following an injury or gradually as training, work or activity demands change.
Some people notice pain during particular movements, while others experience stiffness, reduced confidence with activity or discomfort after sitting or being active for longer periods.
Because knee pain can have a number of possible causes, understanding your individual presentation is an important part of determining an appropriate management approach.
Knee Concerns We Commonly Assess
People visit Chiropractic Flow with a range of knee and lower limb concerns. Presentations we commonly assess include:
- Knee pain
- Patellofemoral pain
- Tendon-related knee pain
- Overuse-related knee concerns
- Running-related knee pain
- Gym and exercise-related knee pain
- Sports-related knee injuries
- Knee stiffness or reduced mobility
- Muscle and soft tissue-related concerns around the knee
- Recurring musculoskeletal knee pain
Depending on your presentation, your assessment may also consider the hip, ankle, foot and other areas involved in your movement.
Understanding What May Be Contributing to Your Knee Pain
Your consultation begins with a discussion about your symptoms, when they started and the movements or activities that affect them.
We will also discuss relevant health history, previous injuries, work demands, exercise and sport, along with the activities you would like to return to.
Your physical assessment may include looking at knee movement, joint mobility, muscle function and strength, along with relevant movement patterns.
Depending on your presentation, your chiropractor may also assess areas such as the hip, ankle and foot to develop a broader understanding of how you move.
If your findings suggest that imaging, further investigation or another healthcare professional may be appropriate, we will discuss this with you.
Knee Pain During Physical Activity
Knee pain can be particularly frustrating when it limits running, gym training, sport or other forms of exercise.
Symptoms may become noticeable following a change in training volume, intensity, exercise selection or the physical demands placed on the knee.
For active individuals, we consider the activities you perform and the physical demands you need to return to as part of your assessment and management plan.
Where appropriate, rehabilitation can be progressed towards the movements required for your particular sport, exercise or activity.
Learn More About Sports Injuries →Our Approach to Knee Pain
Knee pain management should reflect the individual rather than relying on the same approach for everyone.
Following your assessment, we develop a personalised management plan based on your presentation, activity levels and goals.
Depending on your needs, care may include manual therapy, chiropractic care, soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation, movement retraining, exercise prescription and education.
Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), Functional Movement Systems (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) may also be incorporated where appropriate.
Your management plan can be adapted over time according to your symptoms, movement and the activities you are working towards.
Building Strength, Movement & Confidence
Rehabilitation and appropriate exercise may form an important part of managing many musculoskeletal knee presentations.
Depending on your assessment, exercises may focus on mobility, muscle strength, movement control and gradually increasing the physical demands placed on your knee.
Rehabilitation can also be tailored to the activities you want to perform, whether that means walking comfortably, returning to the gym, running or participating in competitive sport.
Rather than simply giving you a generic exercise program, we aim to select and progress exercises according to your individual needs and goals.
Looking Beyond the Knee
The knee does not work in isolation. Movement at the hip, ankle and foot contributes to many everyday and sporting activities involving the knee.
For some presentations, assessing these surrounding areas may provide useful information about your overall movement and physical capacity.
Where relevant, your management plan may therefore include exercises or movement strategies involving more than just the knee itself.
This broader approach allows your care to reflect the demands of the activities that are important to you.
When Further Investigation May Be Needed
Knee pain can arise from many different conditions and injuries, and chiropractic management is not appropriate for every presentation.
Your health history, symptoms and assessment findings help us determine whether your presentation may be appropriate for management at Chiropractic Flow.
Where findings suggest that imaging, further investigation, specialist assessment or another form of healthcare may be appropriate, we will discuss this with you and recommend referral where necessary.
We can also work collaboratively with your GP or other healthcare professionals involved in your care where appropriate.
Is Knee Pain Limiting Your Movement?
If knee pain is affecting walking, running, exercise, sport or everyday activities, our team can assess your individual presentation and discuss the management options that may be appropriate for you.
Learn More About Related Conditions
Knee pain can sometimes occur alongside other lower limb or activity-related concerns. Learn more about sports injuries, sciatica and back pain, or explore all conditions we commonly see at Chiropractic Flow.
Not sure where to start? Ask our team a question or book an appointment for an individual assessment.