Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common ailment that can arise from a wide array of conditions. It can affect individuals of all ages and can significantly impact one’s quality of life. Understanding the various causes and treatment options is crucial for effective management and relief.
About Knee Pain
Knee pain can manifest in many forms, from a dull, constant ache to sharp, acute pain that prohibits movement. It may be localised to a specific area of the knee or be diffused throughout the joint.
Conditions That Cause Knee Pain
- Arthritis: Including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis.
Injuries: Such as ACL injuries, fractures, and tears of the meniscus. - Mechanical Problems: Like patellar tracking disorder and loose bodies within the joint.
- Inflammatory Conditions: Including bursitis, tendinitis, and Baker’s cyst.
- Infections: Such as septic arthritis.
- Degenerative Changes: Resulting from age or overuse.
- Metabolic Disorders: Like gout, which can cause uric acid crystals to accumulate in the joint.
- Structural Abnormalities: Such as genu valgum (knock-knees) or genu varum (bowlegs).
- Growth-Related Issues: Osgood-Schlatter disease and Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome, are typically seen in adolescents.
- Referred Pain: From the hips, lower back, or other areas that can cause discomfort in the knee.
Diagnosing Knee Pain
The treatment for knee pain is dependent on the underlying cause. We offer diagnostic ultrasound at Skelian Clinic. This form of imaging is used to help accurately identify the cause of the problem.
Treatment Options for Knee Pain
- Manual therapies: Such as massage, chiropractic care and physiotherapy use hands-on techniques to help with symptoms.
- Medications: Analgesics, NSAIDs, and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for certain types of arthritis.
- Physiotherapy: Strengthening and flexibility exercises, ultrasound, and heat therapy.
- Injections: Including corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid injections. Both options are available in house at Skelian in Cheltenham.
- Surgery: Arthroscopy, osteotomy, and joint replacement may be considered for severe cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Remember, it’s important to consult with a physiotherapist at Skelian in Cheltenham or a relevant healthcare provider if you’re experiencing wrist pain. They can provide a proper diagnosis and guide you through the appropriate treatment options.
Our team
Dani Cowley
Sports Therapist
“My goal is to help all my patients return to their preferred activity whilst maintaining a pain-free and healthy lifestyle. I always aim to go one step further by minimising the risk of future injury through rehabilitation plans and hands-on therapy.”
Will Norton
Chriopractor
MChiro DC
“ To me Chiropractic approach to pain makes sense. There are many factors at play and I like to address all of these areas by fully understanding each case. I take a multifaceted approach to improve both the short-term and long-term pain”
Fees
Chiropractic Initial Consultation – £75)
Chiropractic Follow up treatment – £48
Physiotherapy consultation – £75
Follow up Physiotherapy appointment – £75
Sports Therapy Consultation – £60
Follow up Sports therapy appointment – £35
Opening Times
| Monday | 8.30 – 7.00 |
| Tuesday | 8.30 – 7.00 |
| Wednesday | 8.30 – 7.00 |
| Thursday | 8.30 – 7.00 |
| Friday | 8.30 – 7.00 |
| Saturday | 9:00 – 1:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
