Knee Pain
Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It can arise from various causes, including injuries, overuse, and underlying medical conditions
Knee pain and discomfort can manifest in a variety of ways, including as a dull ache, sharp or stabbing pain, and sometimes together with stiffness, warmth, and swelling of the knee. Knee function may also be limited by the feeling of weakness, giving way, or even locking of the knee joint, which can be unsettling.
It is important to pay attention to all forms of pain and discomfort in the knees. Their health function is so important to our daily life and early treatment can prevent the worsening of the symptoms and damage to the joint.
Common causes of knee pain and stiffness
- Sprained or torn ligaments.
- Damage to cartilage.
- Muscle sprain or tear
- Tendonopathy
- Bursitis
- Arthritis
- Iliotibial band syndrome
Compensation for biomechanical dysfunction elsewhere in the body.
How we treat
As with all conditions, an accurate diagnosis is key. We need to understand both the tissue causing pain and any underlying problems causing or maintaining the condition.
Treatment modalities will depend on the condition. For example, chronic tendon problems and bursas respond very well to Shockwave treatment. Osteoarthritis can be well-managed with mobilisation, soft tissue massage, acupuncture needling and laser therapy. If the knee is being affected by dysfunction elsewhere, for example, a sacroiliac joint restriction leading to uneven weight bearing, that would be treated with osteopathic manipulation.
Exercise prescription will be an important factor in all treatment plans.
If we are unable to treat you, alternatives will be discussed and with permission appropriate referrals made.
Emyr Lloyd-Jones is very thorough and has a firm touch which gets to the root of the problem. He takes the time to ask for the symptoms and suggests ways to improve the issue. He is also very personable and makes the session as pleasant as possible.
I had not previously used an osteopath. Emyr was great at explaining what would happen and was very reassuring.
Brilliant knowledgable good calm manner explains everything well in a language you understand
Emyr has helped with a course of treatment on two separate occasions, once for my back and once for a shoulder issue. Excellent treatment, advice, explanations and a very reassuring bedside manner, Emyr is clearly highly experienced and knowledgeable and I would very much recommend him.
Fantastic trigger point acupuncture that keeps my headaches away. Much more effective that traditional acupuncture this was just what I needed and released so much tension in my back and neck. Emyr is a lovely Welshman puts you at ease from the off. 5 stars he has a huge reputation amongst my friends who also see him.
Emyr has always been able to pinpoint the problems I have had with my back and been able to manipulate it to allow the pain to go away and for me to be aligned again. He is a miracle worker!
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