Knee Pain Relief Specialist
in Clear Lake & Mason City, IA
When you're experiencing pain in your knee, you need comprehensive care to treat your pain. At Optimum Health Clinics, our team helps relieve pain and discomfort in the knee with a wide array of equipment and decades of knowledge.
Schedule your appointment today and see a provider for knee pain that can provide you with the treatments you need. Our techniques can help you restore your body to proper health.
If you're interested in our services for treating knee pain, schedule an appointment today for knee pain treatment and take control of your pain.
What is Knee Pain?
Many people experience knee pain; the condition is almost as common as headaches, especially in people who are older or elderly. Knee pain can stem from a variety of sources ranging from sports injuries to aging. When the problem begins, it can start as a minor nuisance before growing into a larger problem that even causes difficulty walking.
At Optimum Health Clinics, our comprehensive care for knee pain can help you recover from even the most severe conditions. We avoid unnecessary pain medications and surgeries with our approach while still providing you optimal healing.
Whether you need chiropractic adjustments or other treatments like medical injections, our personalized approach can help promote healing and get you the optimal results you need.
Common Causes of Chronic Knee Pain
Understanding the potential causes of knee pain can help you prevent it in the future. For those already experiencing knee problems, it can be helpful to understand the causes in order to identify what may have caused your condition. Knee pain is often the result of one of a variety of factors:
Knee Injury
Injuries or tears in the ACL or other parts of the knee are a common cause of knee pain in athletes. Past knee injuries can also leave you prone to future injuries and pain.
Fractures
Falls and auto accidents can cause breaks or fractures in the knee and the kneecap. Bones weakened by arthritis are also more likely to fracture due to mundane reasons like a bad step.
Torn Meniscus
Sudden twists to the knee while lifting weights or putting strain on the knees can tear the meniscus.
Improper Use
Conditions like Runner's Knee occur due to improper movement during activities involving the knee, like running.
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are common causes of knee arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs with age while rheumatoid is an autoimmune condition..
What Symptoms
Does Knee Pain Cause?
Symptoms of knee pain can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Optimum Health Clinics include:
Swelling
Stiffness
Redness and warmth to touch
Weakness or instability
Popping or crunching sounds when moving
Inability to fully straighten your knee
Treatments
Treatment Options We Offer for Knee Pain?
WHAT TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS WITH KNEE PAIN?
Optimum Health Clinics offers different types of treatment, each serving a different purpose. Some of the treatments you may be recommended include:
Chiropractic care can help restore the alignment of your spine and back, reducing the pain you are experiencing by taking weight and pressure off the knees.
Regenerative therapy supports the body's natural ability to heal in order to better ease knee pain.
Hyaluronic acid injections add additional HA to the joints to help them move more effectively and with less pain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are three signs of a meniscus tear in the knee?
Popping sensations, swelling or stiffness, and pain when twisting or rotating the knee are three of the most common signs of a meniscus tear. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should seek medical care.
Do knee braces help with knee pain?
Orthotics like knee braces can help support the knee and alleviate knee pain.
How long is too long for knee pain?
If your knee pain persists after a week, it is time to seek medical attention. Knee pain that lasts that long is usually an indicator of a larger issue.
What is the average age for knee pain?
While knee pain can occur at any time in life, it is most common to see knee pain occur between 55 and 64.
