Knee pain is a major setback among teenagers and adults involved in sporting activities and vigorous physical activities. Individuals that participate in regular gardening and other highly demanding physical exercises may also require specialized treatment in the case of knee pain. Patients seeking highly specialized treatment for knee pain in San Jose, California, may benefit at the hands of Jay Ebadat, DC’s safe and integrative therapies for adult and teenage patients battling knee pain.
What is Knee Pain?
Knee pain is discomfort, aching, or stiffness affecting one or both knee joints due to injuries, overextended muscles, or torn ligaments. Knee pain may also indicate grave triggering health conditions like gout, arthritis, or other infections.Some types of knee pain are highly responsive to old-fashioned treatment and traditional at-home treatments. For a case that persists beyond two weeks, one should seek immediate medical assistance to maintain mobility and productivity in and out of work.
Symptoms of Knee Pain
Common symptoms of knee pain include;
- Warmth and redness
- Swelling and stiffness
- Crunching/ popping noises
- Weakness/ instability
Who is at a Risk of Knee Pain?
Knee pain is a condition affecting men and women of all ages and races. Unfortunately, some people are more vulnerable to knee pain, including;- Those that are overweight or obese
- Having a history of previous injuries
- Sportsmen and sportswomen that strain knees
Diagnosis of Knee Pain
Dr. Ebadat of South Bay Wellness Center diagnoses knee pain by reviewing medical records, symptoms, lifestyle, and a comprehensive medical examination to determine one’s symptoms and mode of recovery. The doctor evaluates your knees' structure and integrity by testing the range of motion, swellings, and bruising on the knees.Beyond a physical observation, Dr, Ebadat may recommend an MRI, ultrasound, or digital x-rays to get the closest look at the joints, bones, and soft-tissue structures located in the knees.
Treatment of Knee Pain
At South Bay Wellness Center, treatment for knee pain is dependent on the gravity of individual symptoms and underlying causes of one’s knee pain. Dr. Ebadat may recommend combining all-inclusive and conservative measures complementing the natural healing process targeting the source of your knee pain. Most common remedies include:- Physical therapy
- Cold laser therapy
- Rehabilitation exercises
- Anodyne® infrared light therapy
- Knee support using crutches or braces
- Decompression therapy with Ergo Flex Technologies’ Knee on Trac
When suffering from knee pain, one may also benefit from chiropractic adjustments and exercise modifications targeting to ease pain, restore the quality of life, and improve mobility.
Other Services offered at South Bay Wellness Center
South Bay Wellness houses a team of specialists in:
- Spinal decompression
- Neuropathy
- Auto injuries
- Weight pain
- Shoulder pain
- Back pain
- Cold laser therapy
