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Some injuries cause inflammation in the knee bursae. These are tiny fluid sacs that cushion the exterior of your knee joint, and allow ligaments and tendons to move smoothly over the joint. When these sacs become inflamed, it can lead to pain in the knees.
A tear in the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, can lead to severe knee pain. These ligaments connect your thighbone and shinbone. ACL injuries are most common in athletes who play soccer, basketball and other similar sports.
When tendons become inflamed or irritated, the condition is referred to as tendonitis. The patellar tendon connects the shinbone to the front of the thigh. Inflammation of this tendon is common with skiers, runners and cyclists.
Acting as a shock absorber, the meniscus is the tough, flexible cartilage between your thigh bone and shinbone. If you twist your knee suddenly while putting your weight on it, you can easily tear your meniscus.
There are numerous types of arthritis (over 100), and many can affect the knee. These include:
When we experience pain in the hips or feet, we often compensate by changing the way walk or stand. However, a change in gait can add more stress to the knee joint. Sometimes, pain felt in the hips or feet are actually caused by pain in the knees.
If the patella, the bone that covers the front of your knee, moves out of place (typically to the outside of the knee), it can cause severe pain. This condition can sometimes be so severe that you can physically see the dislocation.
An injury or degeneration can sometimes cause a piece of cartilage or bone to break off. When this occurs, the loose pieces float around in the joint area, and can cause pain.
No matter the cause of your knee pain, a chiropractor can provide you with a treatment program that will not only alleviate discomfort, but also improve your posture and alignment to prevent future pain.
At Family Chiropractic Care, we can provide a plan to help alleviate your knee pain. Call our Longview Chiropractor today.
Family Chiropractic Care
Chiropractor Longview, WA
1815 Hudson Street
Longview, WA 98632
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