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Knee Pain Treatment in Fenton, Michigan

Knee pain can be bothersome. Among musculoskeletal pain, knee pain is among the top three reasons that individuals seek out care behind low back pain & shoulder pain. Painful knees are often attributed to osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, or tendinitis of structures around the knee; however under MRI we again find these “abnormalities” to be quite common. In fact, MRIs of 230 asymptomatic knees revealed abnormalities, such as meniscus tears, cartilage and tendon lesions, and osteoarthritis, in 97% of subjects! (Horga et al. 2020, Skeletal Radiology)

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Treatment of painful knee conditions continues to center around guided, progressive strengthening exercises targeting the regions around the knee and hip, as well as increased aerobic exercise. Even the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons agree in the updated Evidence Based Guidelines for Knee OA that “that patients with symptomatic OA of the knee participate in strengthening, aerobic exercises, and neuromuscular education and engage in physical activity consistent with national guidelines.” Not only will this work to reduce your knee pain in the short term, it will also help to promote your overall health and wellness in the long term, opening doors for you to be more active and not sidelined with “bad knees”.

If you’re dealing with a painful knee or knees, getting started on an exercise program that doesn’t have you taking a step back can be challenging. That’s where our team of experts will help craft a program for you that helps you strengthen the muscles and joints of your knee without increasing your symptoms. We will also work with you to help you design a program to keep you active at home when you’re not in the office.

Other treatments offered to decrease knee pain and discomfort include:

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Dry needling

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Soft tissue mobilization

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Myofascial decompression (cupping)
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In addition, as with all of our plans of care, we’re dedicated to not just helping you reduce your pain, but improving your overall quality of life by also addressing lifestyle factors such as nutrition, sleep, and stress. By combining hands-on treatment with exercise and lifestyle modification, our goal is for you to leave physical therapy not only feeling better, but as a stronger, healthier person overall.

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