The most basic daily activities, like grocery shopping, climbing the stairs, walking to your job, or just getting out of bed, can become difficult when experiencing knee pain. Knee pain can hurt your ability to function normally throughout the day. The great thing is, you don't have to live with the pain or take dangerous pain medication. Consider chiropractic care at Back Pain, Neck Pain & Headache Relief Center of Pleasanton.
The knee is a complicated, weight-bearing joint that can experience pain for several reasons. The goal of chiropractic care is to find and treat the underlying causes, rather than just focusing on the symptoms. Common causes of knee pain include:
*Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.
Yes, chiropractic addresses knee pain from joint dysfunction, muscle imbalances, and altered gait patterns. We treat the knee and also evaluate hip and ankle mechanics since these affect knee function at Back Pain, Neck Pain & Headache Relief Center of Pleasanton.
Chiropractic addresses knee pain from patellar tracking issues, joint restrictions, muscle imbalances, and referred pain from lumbar or hip conditions affecting lower extremity biomechanics.
Chiropractic focuses on restoring proper joint mechanics throughout the lower kinetic chain. This approach addresses root causes rather than just managing symptoms with medication or injections.
Most patients notice improvement within 6-10 sessions. Chronic knee conditions may require additional visits. We provide a personalized care plan after your initial assessment at our Pleasanton chiropractic center.
We use knee and foot adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and therapeutic exercises. Treatment also addresses hip and ankle mechanics since these areas significantly affect knee function.
Many patients with knee arthritis find relief through gentle chiropractic techniques. While arthritis cannot be reversed, improving joint mechanics may reduce pain and maintain mobility.
We provide specific strengthening exercises for quadriceps, hamstrings, and hip stabilizers. These home activities help maintain treatment benefits and support proper knee tracking.
Chiropractic is generally safe after full healing from knee replacement. We modify techniques to avoid direct pressure on the replacement and focus on surrounding joints and tissues.