Knee Pain: Conservative Chiropractic Management
- Kyle Hedlund
- May 28
- 1 min read
Knee pain is extremely common and can significantly limit your ability to walk, climb stairs, exercise, or work. While orthopedic care is important for structural injuries, many knee problems are driven by biomechanical dysfunction in the hips, pelvis, and lower extremity — areas where chiropractic care excels.
Common Symptoms
Pain on the front, inside, or outside of the knee
Swelling and stiffness, especially in the morning
Pain that worsens with stairs, squatting, or prolonged sitting
Clicking or popping in the knee
Giving way or a feeling of instability
What Causes Knee Pain?
Common causes include patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee), iliotibial band syndrome, pes anserine bursitis, osteoarthritis, meniscus irritation, and ligament sprains. Frequently, hip weakness and poor pelvic alignment create abnormal mechanical stress on the knee joint.
How Chiropractic Care Helps
Chiropractic management of knee pain addresses the lumbar spine, sacroiliac joints, hip, and knee as an integrated system. Adjustments to the hip and lumbar spine can significantly reduce mechanical stress on the knee. Soft tissue work, rehabilitation exercises, and gait analysis help correct the movement patterns driving knee pain. This approach is especially effective for runner's knee and IT band syndrome.
Research & Evidence
Schedule Your Appointment
Knee pain slowing you down? Contact Integrative Chiropractic in Gretna, NE at (402) 769-6624 or visit integrativegretna.com.