Bodies change over time. It's a fact of life. Whether you suffer from neuropathy or arthritis, you may experience significant knee pain that requires more care than you get from your regular doctor. A chiropractor can help you manage your condition. At Laser Spine and Pain Institute, we have been sharing the benefits of regenerative medicine with residents of The Woodlands and Greater Houston Area for many years. If your knees have started to deteriorate, leading to stiffness and pain, we are ready to assist you. Read on to learn more about what causes knee degeneration and how we treat it.
Causes of Knee Degeneration
Osteoarthritis occurs when the natural cushion between the joints wears away. As the cartilage wears away, bones rub against each other and cause symptoms like swelling, stiffness, and immobility. Factors related to knee degeneration include age, weight, genetics, gender, athletics, and repetitive stress injuries. Diagnosis of the condition involves a physical exam, including a report of your symptoms. We may also examine x-rays and MRI scans to determine what kind of regenerative medicine will best treat symptoms like back and nerve pain.
Symptoms of Knee Degeneration
Much like hip degeneration and spinal degeneration, knee issues present a variety of symptoms. They may include:
- Pain that is most prominent when you are active
- Swelling and inflammation
- Nerve pain
- Joint pain, cracking, or warmth
- Stiffness
- Poor flexibility
Treating Knee Degeneration
Weight loss can relieve some of the pressure on your knees. If your knees are deteriorating, losing weight can relieve some of the pain and stress. Chiropractors provide lifestyle and nutritional advice to help you lose weight safely.
Exercise can strengthen the muscles around your knees, enhancing the benefits of regenerative medicine and reducing the likelihood of your knee pain returning in the future. When paired with stretching, your knee can become stronger and more mobile at the same time. Laser therapy is also used to relieve inflammation and pain. Robotic deep tissue laser therapy is a helpful option for pain relief and healing, and we will assess your condition to help select treatment options that will be most effective for you.
Schedule an appointment with Our Regenerative Medicine Professionals in The Woodlands and Greater Houston Area
Laser Spine and Pain Institute in the Woodlands provides treatment for a variety of issues such as hip degeneration, spinal degeneration, and knee degeneration. If you are interested in learning more about how robotic deep tissue laser therapy can help you live pain-free, call us at (281) 810-6102 today.
