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Is Knee Pain Slowing You Down?

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When you bend your knee does pain shoot straight through your body? Do you hear loud “clicks” and “clacks” that you just can’t explain?  Ahh the grinding you think!

You are not alone.  Many people struggle with long standing knee pain and discomfort. It is far more common than most people believe and yet many people learn to live with it.  Unfortunately is not until the pain inhibits them from doing the activities they love, that these sufferers begin to look for solutions that will return them back to where pain and discomfort are no longer associated with their daily lives.

Taking The First Step

First we must understand that there are a variety of causes for the knee pain inclusive of: injury, overuse, or underlying conditions like arthritis. For the best proper treatment the cause of the pain needs to be determined before any treatment can be offered. The treatments often include getting to the root of the  stiffness and inflammation.

Proper Diagnosis

It is crucial that the cause of the pain be diagnosed in order to offer the best treatment. Here are a number of very common diagnoses:

  • Arthritis – Generally tends to be the most widespread cause of knee pain and there is a selection of treatments on offer.
  • Ligament Injuries – These can be caused or exacerbated during sports or athletic activities leading to discomfort and instability.
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
  • Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
  • Cartilage Injuries | Meniscal Tear – This is a common knee pain cause in young and old.
  • Patellar Tendonitis – Tendonitis around the joint is most commonly of the patellar tendon, the large tendon over the front of the knee.
  • Chondromalacia Patella – Chondromalacia is a softening of the cartilage which leads to under the kneecap, this is common among the 15-35 year old age group.
  • Dislocating Kneecap – This causes acute symptoms during the dislocation, but can also lead to chronic knee pain.
  • Baker’s Cyst – This is a swelling in the rear of the joint, and is usually a sign of another underlying problem such as a meniscus tear.
  • Bursitis – The most common bursa affected around the joint is that just above the kneecap, commonly this is found in people that kneel during their work.
  • Plica Syndrome – This is an uncommon cause of knee pain, and can be tricky to diagnose, diagnosis is usually made at the time of arthroscopy.
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease – This is a condition seen in adolescents and is due to irritation of the growth plate just at the front of the joint.
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans – (OCD) is another condition seen in adolescents due to the growth of the bone around the joint.
  • Gout – This is not a common cause for knee pain but patients with a history of this condition may find it is the cause of knee pain.

The Giant Leap

The first pain free step is to schedule an appointment with our office.  Our team will run thorough examinations to help find the root cause of your discomfort and set you on the best path for getting you back into life without knee pain!

Avoid Back Pain, Not the Basket

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Basketball season is upon us!  Whether we play professionally, for a school team, or for fun, it's time to stop defending the back court and  invest in the proper shoes to avoid future injuries. This way we can make the slam dunk of the season - without any lasting consequences. The majority of people choose fashion over ...

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Fast Track Your Recovery in New Fairfield

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For most, recovering from an injury is an exercise in itself. For an athlete, being told that you have to reduce or halt all activity in order to let the bone or muscle heal is equivalent to torture. However, there are a few things you can do to help speed the healing process so you ...

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Jump Start Your Immune System This Fall

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The hustle and bustle of the fall season is now in full drive.  As the rushing to school, sports events or other important functions is on the fast track so may the attack on you and your families immune system.  So this month let’s all commit to making ourselves a little healthier by choosing one or ...

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