Knee Pain
Knee pain can have multiple origins, ranging from acute injuries to chronic conditions and overuse.
At Pursuit Physiotherapy, our team of dedicated physiotherapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists is committed to helping you overcome knee pain, manage symptoms effectively, and restore optimal function.
Whether you're experiencing acute discomfort or grappling with chronic issues, we're here to offer personalized care and support tailored to your unique needs. Let us guide you towards a pain-free and active lifestyle.
What causes Knee Pain?
Knee pain can arise from a variety of factors, including acute injuries, overuse, biomechanical issues, and degenerative conditions. Acute injuries, such as ligament sprains, meniscus tears, or patellar dislocations, can occur from sudden trauma or sports-related incidents. Chronic overuse or repetitive movements, such as running or jumping, can lead to strains or inflammation in the knee joint. Additionally, biomechanical issues like muscle imbalances or poor alignment can put added stress on the knee joint over time. Degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis or cartilage deterioration can also contribute to chronic knee pain.
Symptoms of Knee Pain
Experiencing discomfort or limitations in your knees? Here are some common symptoms to watch out for:
Pain or tenderness around the knee joint, especially during weight-bearing activities like walking, running, or climbing stairs.
Swelling or inflammation around the knee, which may be accompanied by warmth or redness.
Stiffness or reduced range of motion in the knee joint, making it difficult to fully bend or straighten the leg.
Instability or a feeling of "giving way" in the knee, particularly during physical activity or when changing directions.
New clicking, popping, or grinding sensations in the knee joint.
How Physio, Chiro and MAssage Therapy Help at Pursuit Physiotherapy
If you have been experiencing knee pain, our team at Pursuit Physiotherapy, including our Victoria chiropractor, is here to help you with your recovery through a safe and holistic approach. Our therapists across these modalities can work together to address all aspects of your concern, by providing a thorough assessment and treatment from deep tissue work to relaxation and exercise prescription.
Physiotherapy can help you assess your injury and current function, and provide you with manual therapy and knee-specific exercises to help improve your mobility, strength, and function. Physiotherapy can also include IMS dry needling to lower the sensitivity of the muscles and the nervous system, stimulate blood flow to the area and provide pain relief.
Massage Therapy provides a therapeutic approach to addressing knee pain through the utilization of various massage techniques, breathing, relaxation, joint mobilization and stretching.
Chiropractic care will specifically address the joints and musculoskeletal function in the knee and surrounding areas. Our chiropractor near Esquimalt will provide a comprehensive treatment plan utilizing a blend of active release techniques, massage, joint mobilizations and manipulation, as well as an effective home exercise program leading to a long-term solution. Manual therapy in chiropractic care may be more intense and targeted in comparison to massage therapy.
If you're looking for the best physiotherapist in Victoria, feel free to give us a call at 250-363-9707 to schedule your appointment with one of our physiotherapists, chiropractors or massage therapists at our new clinic located in Victoria BC.