Are You Looking For Knee Pain Treatment In Thompson, North Dakota
MORGAiN PHYSICAL THERAPY is here to help!
What Is Knee Pain?
The knee is a complex joint that connects the thigh bone to the shin bone and includes other structures such as ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. Pain in this area can range from a minor ache to severe discomfort that significantly impacts mobility and quality of life, especially if you do not get the correct knee pain treatment.
Common causes of knee pain include injuries like ligament tears, meniscus tears, and fractures. Overuse injuries, such as tendinitis and bursitis, are also frequent, particularly in athletes or individuals with physically demanding jobs. Degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis can lead to chronic knee pain, characterized by joint stiffness, swelling, and reduced range of motion.
Knee pain can either be chronic or acute. Chronic knee pain is long-lasting and persists even after the root cause of the pain has gone. Acute pain is short-lived sudden knee pain that can be felt following an injury to the joints or soft tissue surrounding your knee.
Knee pain at night is common, with studies showing that osteoarthritis-related knee pain can cause sleep difficulties. The constant fatigue that can accompany chronic knee pain, can be another undesirable consequence of knee pain.
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What Are The symptoms of Knee Pain?
Symptoms of knee pain can vary but often include swelling, stiffness, redness, warmth to the touch, and difficulty bearing weight on the affected leg. The pain might worsen with activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or sitting for extended periods.
One of the most common symptoms is pain around the knee joint, which can be localized to a specific area such as the front, sides, or back of the knee, or it may be more diffuse. This pain can range from a dull ache to sharp, severe discomfort and may worsen with physical activities such as walking, running, or climbing stairs. In some cases, the pain might be present even at rest or during the night, disrupting sleep and daily activities.
Swelling is another frequent symptom associated with knee pain. This swelling can occur immediately after an injury or develop gradually over time. The knee may appear visibly enlarged or feel puffy to the touch, and the skin around the knee might feel warm. Swelling can contribute to a feeling of tightness and reduce the knee’s range of motion, making it difficult to bend or straighten the leg fully.
Stiffness and reduced range of motion are also common symptoms. Stiffness can make it challenging to move the knee freely, particularly after periods of inactivity such as sitting or lying down. This can lead to difficulty performing everyday tasks that involve bending or extending the knee, such as getting up from a chair, climbing stairs, or squatting.
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What Is Our Approach To Fixing and treating Hip Pain?
If you’re suffering from hip pain, you’ve probably tried many things to reduce your pain, such as injections, pain medicine, and may even have contemplated surgery. You’ve probably seen many healthcare providers that have given you different answers as to why your hip hurts but none of them have offered you the solutions you desperately want.
Pain medication, resting, and hoping it will go away on its own rarely will provide the relief you’re looking for. We know how much hip pain can impact your daily life, it can dissuade you from going on that family vacation, going to work, golfing, hunting, and fishing. We know that you’re probably feeling distressed, you might feel defeated or frustrated, but there are many things we can do to reduce your pain naturally and get you back to a high-quality life.
This is why at MORGAiN Physical Therapy, we take a holistic approach to your hip pain. We don’t just focus on the area where it hurts but, thanks to our detailed initial assessment, we conduct a whole-body scan to identify any other areas of concern where you might feel slight niggles or a lower level of discomfort than your hip but might become serious concerns with time. Depending on the results of this scan, we will create a tailored treatment plan specific to your condition and goals.
We will first seek to get you out of pain, using specialized pain management techniques that include using modalities such as heat, ice, shockwave, or ultrasound to reduce pain and inflammation. Heat can help relax tight muscles, while ice can reduce swelling. Manual therapy, including joint mobilizations and soft tissue massage, is also used to relieve pain, improve circulation, and enhance joint mobility.
We also place huge importance on education and self-management for a patient’s long-term success. We provide information about the condition, the importance of adhering to the treatment plan, and strategies for managing pain at home. Regular reassessment allows us to monitor your progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
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** Please note there is no treatment given during one of our discovery sessions. These sessions are designed to evaluate your needs and ensure we can offer the help you need.