When you experience knee pain, it impacts almost every aspect of your life.

From playing with your kids or grandkids to the simplest activities, knee pain is more than a nuisance. When this issue becomes chronic, it affects your overall quality of life.

Knee pain is one of the most common orthopedic complaints. The knee is a hinge joint, and people of all ages can experience pain in one of the joint’s important structures. Whether it’s the bone, cartilage, ligaments, or tendons, any one of these parts is vulnerable to a variety of injuries or underlying medical conditions.

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If you are experiencing severe pain or swelling in your knee, or if it feels unstable or difficult to move, then it’s time to schedule your appointment with the orthopedic specialists at NJ Spine and Wellness. Our knowledgeable doctors are here to examine your knee so we can find any underlying issues and come up with a treatment plan that suits your lifestyle.

What’s Causing Your Knee Pain?

Whether it’s aggravated by physical activity or you’ve suffered an accident or injury, knee pain can affect anyone at any age. The location of your knee pain will help us determine what’s causing the discomfort and which of this joint’s structures are involved.

It may be that your whole knee feels swollen or painful. Or, the pain could be isolated to one specific location. You may even feel that the pain is radiating from the back of your knee. All these clues can help us come up with a diagnosis.

Some of the more common causes of knee pain include:

  • Fracture
  • Torn ligament
  • Ligament injury, such as an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury
  • Meniscal tear
  • Dislocation
  • Rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis
  • Infection
  • Tendinitis
  • Bursitis
  • Gout

Treating Knee Pain

Since knee pain is so common, it can be difficult to know when you should see a doctor. Avoiding activities that aggravate your knee, taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatories and icing the injured area can help reduce inflammation and allow your body to heal. However, if your severe knee pain persists or you can’t bear weight on it, then it’s time to set up your appointment at NJ Spine and Wellness.

One of our skilled doctors will perform a thorough physical examination to understand the underlying cause of your knee pain. Our recommended treatment will depend on this diagnosis.

In many cases, we can relieve your knee pain through nonsurgical techniques, including:

  • Immobilization: We use a brace to prevent your knee from moving or shifting, allowing it to heal.
  • Physical therapy: Specialized exercises help restore function and strengthen the muscles that support the joint.
  • Injections: In some situations, injecting medications directly into your knee may help relieve your painful symptoms.
  • NSAIDs: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can relieve pain and reduce swelling.

Some fractures, injuries or medical conditions require surgical intervention to restore full function to your knee. However, even in severe cases that require surgery, the prognosis for knee pain is quite good.

Get Better Faster With NJ Spine and Wellness

If your knee feels unstable, has marked swelling, a visible deformity or you’re struggling with severe or chronic knee pain, then don’t wait. Book your appointment at NJ Spine and Wellness today. Our skilled team of orthopedic specialists is waiting to meet with you. Call us at 877-333-6579.

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