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Is your knee pain restricting you from participating in sports or affecting your ability to do daily activities like getting up from a chair or walking? Have you tried all means of treating your knee pain, but have not been able to get any relief? Have you tried Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), the all-natural alternative to pain relief?

Studies have shown:

OMT increases stability, resolves periodic new dysfunctions and can help following ACL reconstruction.
Management of osteoarthritic pain, the most common type of arthritis seen in primary care practices, can involve osteopathic manipulative treatment.

The knee is a complex joint. An injury or disease of the joint or structures surrounding the knee can result in knee pain. Sometimes knee pain can be the result of dysfunctions in the hip or ankle. The severity and location of the pain may depend on the causative factor, so it is important to have a thorough evaluation. It is a common condition affecting individuals of different age groups.

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Some of the common causes for knee pain include:

Arthritis: a condition associated with degeneration or inflammation of the joint
Knee ligament injuries: common during sports injuries or falls
Torn meniscus: also common during sports injuries or falls
Patellar tendonitis: inflammation of the patellar tendon which connects the kneecap to the shin bone
Chondromalacia patellae: softening of the articular cartilage on the under surface of the kneecap causing knee pain
Dislocated kneecap
Baker’s cyst: a fluid-filled swelling in the back of the knee
Knee bursitis: inflammation of the bursae, small fluid-filled sacs located around the joints, usually between a tendon and the bone.
Plica syndrome: results from inflammation of the synovial tissue of the knee causing knee pain and swelling.
Osgood-Schlatter disease: caused by irritation of the growth plate at the front of the knee joint and is more common in adolescents
Osteochondritis dissecans: characterized by detachment of a cartilage fragment and a thin layer of the bone from the end of a bone due to inadequate blood supply; these fragments may either stay in place or slide around the joint causing pain and joint instability
Gout: characterized by sudden, severe attacks of joint pain, with swelling and redness around the joint, caused by accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints

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Patients may experience a dull aching pain around the sides, below or behind the knee cap. The pain may also be present at night and be exaggerated by any repetitive knee bending activity such as jumping, squatting, running or weight lifting. Knee pain may be accompanied by stiffness, swelling, instability, weakness or popping sounds.

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A detailed medical history and physical examination of the knee are crucial for diagnosing the cause of knee pain. Diagnostic imaging studies, such as X-rays, MRI scans and ultrasound, may also be ordered. Blood tests may be performed to identify infection, gout or pseudo gout. Sometimes arthrocentesis may also be performed, wherein fluid from the knee joint is removed and analyzed.

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Treatment options depend upon the underlying cause responsible for knee pain. Some of the common treatment options for knee pain include:

Rest, alternating ice and heat application
Osteopathic manipulative treatment, for which there are several techniques. OMT can also be helpful in avoiding surgery. If surgery is required, OMT may accelerate the recovery process and increase stability.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications
Stretching and physical therapy to keep joints flexible and improve muscle strength as well as rehab after surgery
Homeopathic injections, administered directly into the affected joint to relieve pain and reduce inflammation
Surgery

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Osteopath treatment for Knee Pain

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Frequently asked questions

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What should I wear to my appointments?

Loose-fitting clothing or gym clothes

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How many visits will I need?

This is variable depending upon what is being treated and how extensive your treatment needs to be. Our goal is to bring you to optimal health so that you won’t need to continually return.

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What is the difference between licensing and board certification for a physician, and do you have any of these?

Physicians are required to be licensed to practice medicine in the U.S. by the licensing board in each state they wish to practice.

A board certified physician has completed an additional training program in a specialty and has passed a rigorous exam to assess his or her knowledge, skills and experience to provide quality patient care in that specialty.

In my case, I am licensed to practice medicine in Texas, and I have two board certifications. The first one is Family Medicine and the second one is Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.

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