Osteopath Aylesbury, Princes Risborough, Thame, David Gray Osteopath, Knee Pain

Knee Pain-Osteopathy-Arthritis

AYLESBURY-PRINCES RISBOROUGH-MAIDENHEAD-STOKE MANDEVILLE-CONTACT 07973 297 438

Knee Pain


David as an Osteopath, qualified in acupuncture, is in a great position to diagnose and treat knee problems.
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Common Knee Injuries

Knee pain can be the result of local knee problems,


  • including continual wear and stress on the knee joint,
  • as well as injury or a sudden movement that strains the knee.

The further information provided delivers a few of the more common causes.

Knee Ligaments

Sprained or strained knee ligaments and/or muscles


A sprained or strained knee ligament or muscle is usually caused by a trauma to the knee or a sudden movement (usually twisting) of the knee.
Symptoms often include pain, swelling, and difficulty in walking.
  • Many athletes experience injuries to their knee ligaments.
  • Of the four major ligaments found in the knee, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the medial collateral ligament (MCL) are often injured in sports.
  • The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) may also be injured.

Knee Cartilidge

Torn cartilage


  • Trauma to the knee can tear the menisci (pads of tissue that act as shock absorbers between the two large bones).
  • Any compression and/or twisting movement can cause pain, plus “locking” of the knee occurs.
  • The menisicus is a tough, rubbery cartilage that is attached to the knee's ligaments.
  • The meniscus acts like a shock absorber. In athletic activities, tears in the meniscus can occur when twisting, cutting, pivoting, decelerating, or being tackled.
  • Direct contact is often involved.

Tendonitis

Inflammation of the tendons resulting from overuse of the tendon during certain activities such as running, jumping, or cycling.
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Arthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis that affects the knee


(click here to view article on Arthritis), particularly if there is excessive weight on the joint for a period of time (i.e. being overweight).

Referred

However, apart from the local knee problems, knee pain maybe a result of problems in areas above and/or below the knee, i.e. the hip, pelvis or foot.

Where conditions are named in this site, it is either because there is research into that particular condition, or to serve to illustrate the kinds of symptoms which might respond to treatment.

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Diagnosed complaints with evidence for treatment, are listed. (click text)

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