Knee Pain

Knee Pain2022-08-30T14:43:09+00:00

At Integrative Spine & Sports, we offer non-surgical knee pain treatments in NYC that are designed to get you back to doing what you love to do.

Knee Pain

For active residents of Manhattan, NY, knee pain can be a common occurrence – and an unwelcome one as well. Knee pain can occur from overuse due to competitive or recreational sports, injury, or simply the amount of stress placed on this critical joint as New Yorkers move about the city during their busy days.

Knee pain is a very common complaint we receive from our patients here at Integrative Spine & Sports. The fast-paced lifestyle of the New Yorker lends itself to a lot of activity and, oftentimes, not enough rest.

This lack of rest can lead to complications (and even injury) down the line. As we age, movement takes its toll on the body — and hits hard at the knees.

Here we explain the most common symptoms associated with knee pain and the treatment methods our practitioners at Integrative Spine & Sports use to help get our patients on the road to recovery.

Knee Pain Treatment in NYC

At Integrative Spine & Sports, we offer non-surgical knee pain treatments in NYC like joint fluid replacement. All of the treatments are performed at our Upper West Side practice. With our knee pain treatments, our patients can get back to doing what they love to do.

Our sports medicine team uses a holistic and integrative approach for knee pain treatment in Manhattan.

We use traditional and cutting-edge procedures, state-of-the-art technologies, physical therapy modalities, and therapeutic exercise regimens to get our patients back on the road to recovery.

We also stress the importance of education and work closely with each patient in an effort to help them avoid future pain and injury.

Our goal is to help our patients lead more active and pain-free lives. Whether someone suffer from acute pain due to an injury, or chronic pain due to conditions that compromise the muscles, ligaments, soft tissue, or bony structures in the knee joint, we can provide knee pain treatment options such as therapy and hyaluronic acid injections which are designed to:

  • Alleviate pain
  • Reduce inflammation

  • Restore flexibility

  • Improve mobility

  • Increase strength

  • Promote healing

Our Approach to Knee Pain Treatment

Our sports medicine team utilizes a holistic and integrative approach for knee pain treatment in Manhattan that includes traditional and cutting-edge procedures, state-of-the-art technologies, physical therapy modalities and therapeutic exercise regimens. We also stress education and work closely with each patient in an effort to help them avoid future pain or injury.

Whether you suffer from acute pain due to an injury, or chronic pain due to conditions that compromise the muscles, ligaments, soft tissue or bony structures in the knee joint, we can provide you with knee pain treatment in NYC designed to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, restore flexibility, improve mobility, increase strength and promote healing. Our goal is to keep you more active and pain-free.

What knee conditions can you treat?

We offer non-surgical knee treatment in NYC for the following conditions:

  • ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL Tears
  • Arthritis

  • Chondromalacia Patella

  • Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome

  • Jumpers Knee

What are the causes of knee pain?

Knee pain happens when the knee is overused due to competitive or recreational sports, injury, or simply the amount of stress placed on this critical joint as New Yorkers move around the city.

Examples of people who can be prone to overuse include:

  • Weekend warriors
  • People with active lifestyles
  • Senior citizens
  • Busy professionals
  • Everyday athletes
  • Professional athletes

People in these professions use their knees every day for training or hard, manual labor.

Their knees don’t get as much rest as they need, so their knees can become weakened from continued exposure to stress.

Without medical intervention, overuse can (and often does) lead to osteoarthritis.

Glute inhibition (Glute Amnesia) is a major cause of faulty biomechanics of the knee.  Glute inhibition is caused by prolonged sitting or overactive Quadriceps and hip flexors while running.

Inhibited Gluteus Maximus will cause a runner to over use their quadriceps and increase the stress under the patella (knee cap) causing pain under the patella while walking, running and sitting.  Common diagnoses that are caused by inhibited glutes are patella femoral syndrome, ITB syndrome, patella tendonitis, hamstring tendonitis, calf strains, and meniscus tears.

Researchers have found that women are 18% more prone to osteoarthritis than men.

Some experts believe that this is due to the unique structure of the female body.

Having wider hips, for example, affects the alignment of the knee.

This can cause extra stress on the inside of the knee, which can lead to knee pain.

Weight can also play a massive role in knee pain.

Researchers have found that obesity is a major cause of osteoarthritis, especially at the knee.

This is because obesity may result in lack of exercise. The lack of exercise can cause knees to weaken, so the knee’s ability to handle stress shrinks drastically.

Without the right treatment and lifestyle improvement, weight can cause knees to gradually get worse over time.

Knee Pain FAQs

Is physical therapy good for knee pain?2022-09-22T14:00:35+00:00

Yes. Physical therapy can help reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness that often comes with knee pain, especially if the patient has knee osteoarthritis. Physical therapy also helps improve knee joint function.

What is a home remedy for relieving knee pain?2022-09-22T14:01:14+00:00

If someone is feeling knee pain, a great way to alleviate that pain is to do some gentle stretches and take short, slow walks. Believe it or not, “walking it off” can keep the knees strong and flexible. But don’t overdo it. If the knee pain gets worse, get it checked by a medical professional.

If the knee is inflamed, apply ice on the area to reduce the inflammation.

If none of those work, we recommend booking an appointment with us so we can diagnose the issue and figure out the best treatment options.

How do I know if my knee pain is serious?2022-09-22T14:01:24+00:00

Common symptoms of knee pain are swelling and stiffness, popping or crunching noises, weakness, and instability. In most cases of knee pain, these symptoms are pretty common. Someone with knee pain should see a doctor immediately if they can’t bear weight on their knee, have marked knee swelling, a fever, redness on the knee, or severe knee pain resulting from an injury. These are all signs that the knee pain could be a sign of a more serious condition, and it’s important to seek professional help in these cases.

What are the best exercises for knee pain?2022-09-22T14:01:33+00:00

Knee pain can result from too much stress on the joint. Someone with knee pain should not do anything that would stress the knee even more, however there’s usually no harm in doing a few gentle stretches and exercises. In fact, stretching can help keep their knees healthy and strong. Here’s a list of stretches and exercises someone can do to keep their knees healthy.

What should I eat for knee pain?2022-09-22T14:01:46+00:00

To ease knee pain, consider changing the diet by adding foods with omega-3, such as proteins like salmon, trout, halibut, sardines. Walnuts. almonds, flax seeds, chia seeds, and pine nuts, among other nuts and seeds, also have a hefty amount of omega-3.

Omega-3 is fantastic for preventing and slowing down osteoarthritis. In fact, guinea pigs (who often suffer from osteoarthritis) are often fed omega-3-rich foods, reducing diseases by 50% compared to guinea pigs with standard diets.

How should I sleep with knee pain?2022-09-22T14:01:55+00:00

Knee pain can not only make it difficult to go outside and do physical things, but it can also make it harder to sleep comfortably. To ease knee pain and sleep well through the night, try adding some cushion support. A side-sleeper can put a pillow between their knees, or under their knees if they’re a back-sleeper.

We provide our patients with an integrated and holistic team approach to getting better.

We provide our patients with an integrated and holistic team approach to getting better.

Conditions Treated

We treat individuals suffering from a variety of acute injuries as well as chronic conditions.

Services & Treatments

Our focus is on promoting healing, restoring function and alleviating pain for patients.

Book an Appointment

We offer two convenient locations for patients: the Upper West Side or Madison Avenue.

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