Knee Pain
Between sudden injuries, injuries from overuse, or underlying conditions like arthritis, knee pain can be an awful reality. Treatments are always dependent on the cause. Common
symptoms surrounding knee injury include pain, swelling, and stiffness. There are a lot of people that suffer from knee pain in Amarillo, TX and for many of them, there are some excellent options.

Knee Pain in Amarillo, Tx
There are many causes for knee pain and it’s a very common complaint. Just like any other condition, there is a paramount importance when it comes to establishing a formal diagnosis so
that the treatment will appropriately address the issue. Common causes of knee pain include:
- Arthritis – Arthritis is a very common cause of knee pain.
- Ligament Injuries – Ligament injuries often occur during athletic activities and cause instability.
o Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
o Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
o Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
- Cartilage Injuries | Meniscal Tear – Cartilage tears are very common and affect all ages.
- Patellar Tendonitis – Tendonitis around the joint is usually the patellar tendon; the largest tendon over the front of the knee.
- Chondromalacia Patella – Chondromalacia causes pain under the kneecap and is generally due to the softening of cartilage in patients from 15 – 35 years old.
- Dislocating Kneecap – A dislocation of the kneecap causes acute symptoms that often become chronic.
- Baker’s Cyst – Baker’s Cysts cause swelling at the back of the knee and often are associated with meniscus tears.
- Bursitis – Just above the kneecap, the bursa can become agitated; commonly in people who kneel for work like carpet layers and gardeners.
- Plica Syndrome – Plica Syndrome is fairly rare and typically it takes arthroscopy to diagnose.
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease – Osgood Schlatter Disease is the irritation of the growth plate just at the front of the joint and usually shows in adolescents.
- Osteochondritis Dissecans – Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is also seen in adolescents due to growth of the bone around the joint.
- Gout – Gout is an uncommon cause for knee pain, but must be considered if a patient has previously been diagnosed.
Solutions to Knee Pain
If you suffer from knee pain, contact the Chiropractic + Recovery office today and schedule an appointment with Dr. Kaci Roach. She can offer some of the latest treatments available to help you overcome this debilitating problem.

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