CHIROPRACTORS COWFOLD

Here at Falcon Health we are a chiropractors near Cowfold and know that having knee pain really hurts, it hinders your mobility, restricting you from doing daily activities and work. In this article,  When you visit your doctor for your knee pain, the first thing the doctor will do in the physical exam are the following:

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• The doctor will check your knee if there are swelling, tenderness, warmth, pain, and bruises.

• The doctor will ask you to move your leg in different directions for him/her to see how far you can move your leg.

• The doctor will push or pull the joints in your knee to know the integrity of the structures in your knee.

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There may also be imaging tests that will be done to examine your knee. Here are some imaging tests that your doctor might ask you to do:

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The first imaging test is the X-ray, this will be the first imaging test your doctor might require you. This will help your doctor detect bone fractures and degenerative joint disease in your knee.

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The next imaging test is the Computerized Tomography or CT scan. The process in the CT scan includes the compilation of your X-ray. It is taken from different angles to visualize cross-sectional images of the inside of your body.

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CT scans also help in identifying small fractures and bone problems, and there is a special kind of CT scan that can accurately find gout even if the joint is not inflamed.

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What is an ultrasound?

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The third imaging test is the ultrasound, unlike the other two imaging tests, ultrasound uses sound waves. It helps produce real-time images of the soft tissue structures in and around your knee.

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When doing the ultrasound, your doctor will ask you to move your knee into different positions for him/her to identify specific problems in your knee.

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The Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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The last imaging test that your doctor might ask you to do is Magnetic Resonance Imaging or also known as MRI. MRI uses radio waves and a magnet to produce 3D images of the inside of your knee.

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This imaging test is specifically done and useful for finding out injuries in the soft tissues like the tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and muscles.

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If there’s an infection or inflammation present in your knee, your doctor will ask you to have blood tests or a specific test called arthrocentesis. In arthrocentesis, a small amount of fluid will be extracted in your knee joint using a needle and will be sent to a laboratory for analysis.

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Treatment for knee pain

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The treatment for knee pain varies depending on what caused your knee pain. 

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First are medications, when having a knee injury or knee pain, your doctor may prescribe medications that may help relieve the pain. It can also reduce inflammations if they are present.

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Certain medications for your knee may also help in conditions that cause your knee pain like rheumatoid, arthritis, or gout.

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Therapy

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The second treatment will be therapy. Having strong muscles around your knee will make it more stable and stronger. Doctors often suggest patients do physical therapies or other different types of exercises that will help strengthen their knees.

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If you are a physically active person or you are in the field of sports, you will be needing exercises that correct movement patterns that may be affecting your knees and causing pain.

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Exercises that improve your flexibility and balance are also important in strengthening the knees.

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Injections

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The third treatment is injections. There are some cases that your doctor will suggest the use of injecting medications that will be injected directly into your joint. Some of these medications are:

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• Corticosteroids: When injected directly into your knee joint can help in reducing the symptoms of arthritis and provides pain relief that can last for a few months.

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• Hyaluronic acid: Hyaluronic acid is a thick fluid that resembles the fluid that lubricates the joints naturally. It can be injected into your knee joint directly to ease up the pain and improve knee mobility. However, the studies about this treatment are mixed up about its effectiveness. When this treatment is received, expect the relief from it will last for as long as six months.

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• Platelet-rich plasma or (PRP): Platelet-rich plasma or PRP is a concentrated substance that helps reduce inflammation and helps heal the knee joints from any injury. Some studies show platelet-rich plasma benefits certain individuals with osteoarthritis

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Chiropractic Therapy

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Another treatment that you can try for your knee is chiropractic therapy. It is popular because of the amazing benefits that it offers.

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For people who have persistent knee problems, chiropractic therapy can provide a multitude of health benefits. Just be sure that you are getting the treatment from a trusted chiropractic clinic.

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When it comes to that, Falcon Health is a great choice. We have the best team of chiropractors to provide great services.

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We aim to provide safe and effective treatments to our patients. The satisfaction of our patients is our joy. So if you want to seek an effective way of treating your knee pain, do not hesitate to contact us.