The chiropractic cure: knee injuries

Knee injuries are incredibly common, and not just among athletes. They can occur frequently to everyday people, including those who exercise and work in an environment where slips and falls are common. Thankfully, chiropractic care can help facilitate the healing in the meniscus. Proper adjustments and realignments of the joints can help to ensure that your knees stay in good health.

The meniscus is the fibrocartilage that cushions the joint in the knee. When the meniscus is damaged, it can become painful to move the joint and the bones will not properly move like they naturally do. When you suspect that there might be some injury to your meniscus, it’s important to get an evaluation from a chiropractor.

The meniscus acts like a shock absorber- much like your car's suspension. Every time you step down, your meniscus works to protect the bones in your knee from hitting one another. It is a vital function, and a damaged meniscus can cause serious and lasting damage to the knee joint. Proper care after an injury is vital, and the sooner you seek the help of a professional like a chiropractor, the quicker and better the healing process will be.

The meniscus prevents your knee bones from grinding against one another. When this starts to occur, serious damage to the joint can, and usually will, result. It is crucial that you seek help after any knee injury where there is risk of damage to the meniscus. Without proper healing, you can cause severe damage to your knee that might not be repairable without surgery or even a knee replacement.Common reasons for a meniscal tear due to degeneration are: sudden change in direction while walking or running; forceful full flexion, such as squatting down or coming back up from a squat; or minor stress to the knee joint.

Joint manipulation and therapies such as electrical stimulation and cold laser therapy help heal the meniscus. Meniscal tears are often a result of stress to the knee joints, forceful flexion of the knees, sudden turns while walking or running, as well as aging. Every injury is different, and finding the right treatment is key to ensuring that the meniscus is able to heal properly. We offer cold laser therapy which is a non-invasive procedure that helps to relieve knee pains.

The meniscus cannot heal on its own, so interventions are necessary for improvement. We can help you ensure that your knee injury does not become a lasting hindrance or problem. With proper adjustments, combined with other treatments and therapies, your meniscus can be healed. While a knee injury, even a slight one, can turn out to be serious, the right treatment can minimize damage and even help speed along healing to get you back on your feet in no time.

Call us at (818) 841-2442 to discuss therapy options for your knee injuries.