Whether due to an injury or an underlying health issue, knee pain affects people of all ages. While knee pain may be a minor nuisance for some, if it is making it difficult for you to carry out your day-to-day responsibilities, then it’s time to schedule an appointment with the team at Boston Pain Clinic in Hyde Park, Massachusetts. Call the office or request an appointment online today.
Many people experience knee pain at some point throughout their life. The type of pain you experience depends on the cause of your knee pain. Common knee pain symptoms include:
While you may be able to manage minor knee pain at home, if your knee pain developed after an injury or your pain is impairing your ability to use your knee, then it’s time to schedule an appointment with Boston Pain Clinic.
Knee pain can develop after an injury or due to the degenerative changes that occur to the various components that make up your knee as you get older. Athletes are especially prone to knee injuries due to the amount of stress and force they place on their knees. Some of the most common causes of knee pain include:
Knee pain can also develop from issues related to your ankle or hip. These joints work together to help carry the weight of your body. If one of the joints isn’t functioning normally, the other joints may need to carry a heavier load, leading to pain.
The team conducts thorough evaluations when you come to the office seeking help for knee pain. Their goal during your evaluation is to find the root cause of your pain. With a conclusive diagnosis, your provider can develop the most effective treatment plan to help you get relief from your pain and restore function to your knee.
During the evaluation, the team reviews your symptoms and medical history and conducts a physical exam. Diagnostic testing may be necessary to confirm or rule out a diagnosis.
Common knee pain treatments include:
Your provider may recommend taking medications to reduce inflammation associated with knee pain or prevent chronic disease progression.
Your provider shows you which stretches and exercises can strengthen joint tissues, accelerate healing, reduce knee pain, and lower your risk of reinjury.
Joint injections can reduce inflammation, better lubricate the joints, and enhance your body’s natural ability to heal. Your provider might recommend steroid injections, hyaluronic acid injections, or regenerative medicine injections containing platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or stem cells.
In severe cases of knee deterioration or an injury, your provider may recommend undergoing surgery to remove, repair, or replace parts of your joint to alleviate your pain.
For help managing knee pain, call Boston Pain Clinic or request an appointment online today.