Common Knee Injuries That Can Be Treated by a Chiropractor

There are many ailments people face daily, one of which is knee pain. Knee pain impacts patients of all ages and there are a variety of chiropractic treatments available. If you're looking for relief from knee pain or injury, the chiropractic professionals at Skocik Chiropractic are ready to assist you. Chiropractic care is an appealing option for knee pain relief because it does not involve prescription medication or invasive surgery and instead seeks to promote your body’s natural ability to heal itself.

Common Causes of Knee Pain

Some common knee pains impact your daily routine. Knee pain can be caused by a sports injury, excessive weight, and more. Common causes of knee pain include:

Injuries — One of the most common injuries is tearing the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), which connects the thighbone to the shinbone. This often happens when playing sports like basketball due to sudden changes in direction.

Mechanical issues — There are issues with how your body normally functions that create a burden on your knees, including hip pain or dislocation of the knee cap. This pain impacts the way you walk, further damaging your knee joints.

Arthritis — There are over 100 types of arthritis that impact the body. The knee is impacted by several of these varieties including the most common, osteoarthritis, which is degeneration or wear and tear of the cartilage in your knee.

Knee pain often occurs alongside the following issues:

• Swelling
• Weakness and instability
• Popping or crunching sounds
• Not able to fully extend your knee
• Cannot bear weight on the knee
• Marked knee swelling

Contact Our Chiropractor in Harrisburg for Knee Pain Relief 

If you are looking for knee pain treatment in Harrisburg, contact Skocik Chiropractic today. Our chiropractor will assess your musculoskeletal system to determine the root cause of your knee pain before creating a chiropractic care plan to address it. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call us today at (717) 540-8448.