Knee Injury Facts

1. Anyone can suffer from a knee injury:

There is a general misconception that only older suffer mostly from knee injuries. There has been a very signifacant jump in knee injury rates among younger people . Even teens a seen to suffer at rairly high rates from a knee injuries. It all depends on the accident as well as the type of pressure which is put on the knee. As a result, you are not immune to knee injuries at any age or due to your gender.

2. A knee injury can be divided into two parts:

The knee injury you are suffering from, can be divided into two parts. The first one is the acute injury, which is problems like a broken bone or broken ligament. The next type of knee injury is caused due to the chronic improper pressures put on the knee or due to the overuse of the knee. An example is runner’s knee where a person puts chronic pressure on their knee through running long distances on a frequent bases.
The treatment for both of these types of knee injuries is entirely different. That is why a knee pain specialist will have to look at the type of injury, get a patient history and make a therapy plan based on this information.

3. Surgery is not the only solution:

Many times, people think that since they are suffering from a knee injury, they will have to undergo surgery. You need to keep in mind that knee injury can also be cured with the help of a combination of physiotherapy, medication, acupuncture and at home exercises. You have to let the knee pain specialist decide the course of treatment which is best for you. You should not directly assume that when you’re suffering from a knee injury, surgery is your only option.

4. Torn meniscus is the most frequent knee injury in the US:

When you look at the different type of knee problems, you will realize that torn meniscus is the most common problem which people suffer from. During the initial few years, you will be able to walk normally. However, over a period of time, it will seem like the knee is not able to balance itself and you will fall. Also, there is consistent pain. A torn meniscus occurs because of trauma caused by forceful twisting or hyper-flexing of the knee joint. Symptoms of a torn meniscus include knee pain, swelling, popping, and giving way. Left untreated, a meniscus tear can cause even more damage, hasten the onset of osteoarthritis, and lead to a myriad of other undesirable symptoms.

American Back Center pain specialists get results with knee pain, often in fewer visits and at a reduced cost.

Call  312-939-4121 to make an appointment or email us at info@americanbackcenter.org

Knee Pain Chicago

Knee pain is one of the most common types of joint pain .

We are seeing more and more chronic knee pain problems in men. Some main causes being:

• Torn cartilage:

Torn cartilage is often resulting effect of heavy pressure on the knee. It can also result from trauma to the knee. You need to keep in mind that if you’re suffering from a torn cartilage, you should avoid any kind of physical activity and follow through any doctor’s therapy advice to speed recovery.

• Sprain in the knee ligaments:

Chronic pain can also be due to this sprain in the knee ligament. In such a case, proper rest is needed. In most of the cases through medication, acupuncture and light therapy the swelling and sprain should fully heal within a standard time frame.

• Arthritis:

Arthritis is a common cause for men as well as women. This is due to the joints getting worn off over a period of time. When you’re suffering from arthritis, you will notice pain and swelling in your knees. As a result, there will be inflammation around the entire knee area. That is why it often occurs in men over the age of 40. Simple hot and cold treatments can make a world of difference when it comes to arthritis knee pain. The most effective treatment has been shown to be a combination of physical therapy and patient specific medications.

Diagnosis or the cause of chronic knee pain:

Possible tests in order to diagnose the exact root cause of your chronic knee pain being:

• X-rays
• MRIs
• CT scans
• Arthroscopy
• Radionuclide bone scan

In most of the cases, a CT scan and x-rays are more than enough in order to detect any problem with the bones. However, if need be, the doctor can recommend the other tests as well.

Treatment options:

The treatment options can include:

• Medications
• Steroid injections
• Physiotherapy
• Icing the knee on a daily basis to reduce the swelling
• Using crutches for walking
• Wearing a knee support belt
• Surgery

American Back Center uses the McKenzie therapy method for knee pain, where corrective movements are singled out,  that patients can do at home and in-effect, manage their own pain.

American Back Center pain specialists get results with knee pain, often in fewer visits and at a reduced cost.

Call  312-939-4121 to make an appointment or email us at