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What are the types of knee pain?

Knee pain is the discomfort you feel in one or both of your knee joints, which connect your upper and lower legs. The knee joint consists of tendons, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, and bones. 

Pain may occur due to continuous wear-and-tear, an injury, or diseases like arthritis. Treating the cause of the discomfort offers long-lasting relief. 

What are common symptoms of knee problems?

Knee issues may cause the following symptoms:

  • Stiffness
  • Swelling
  • Reduced range of motion
  • Limited mobility
  • Soreness
  • Bruising
  • Redness 
  • Warmth
  • Tingling
  • Burning
  • Weakness
  • Visible deformities
  • Dull aching
  • Sharp pain

Your symptoms could be mild or severe, depending on what’s causing them. 

What can cause knee pain?

Common causes of knee pain include injuries, age-related wear, genetics, arthritis, osteoporosis, and other chronic diseases. 

You might injure your knee while working, playing sports, stepping on uneven surfaces, or being in a car accident. Aging, carrying excess weight, poor nutrition, and lack of regular exercise are also knee pain risk factors. 

Which knee pain treatment is best for me?

To determine which knee pain treatment is best, the Spectrum Pain Management team reviews your medical history and symptoms. They complete a medical exam and may suggest blood testing, X-rays, or other imaging procedures. Your specialist customizes a knee pain treatment that offers the best outcome.

What are my knee pain treatment options?

Holistic knee pain treatments available at Spectrum Pain Management include:

Physical therapy

Your specialist works with you to complete injury-specific exercises that strengthen your knee joint, increase range of motion, stimulate natural healing, and minimize discomfort. 

Acupuncture

Acupuncture uses tiny needles to increase blood flow, promote healing, improve energy balance, and ease knee pain.

Massage therapy

Your specialist can massage damaged, tight, tense, or scarred tissues to further stimulate healing without medications. 

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections

PRP injections contain platelets from your blood. When inserted into painful knee joints, they increase cell generation in the affected area, optimizing healing and lessening your discomfort.

Weight management

Achieving or maintaining an ideal body weight with the help of the Spectrum Pain Management team lessens pressure placed on your knee joints, easing discomfort. 

Nutrition counseling

Spectrum Pain Management also offers nutrition counseling to promote healthy weight management and reduce your risk of diseases, illnesses, and injuries. 

For knee pain relief, schedule an appointment at Spectrum Pain Management by phone or online today.