Knee Pain | Ben Rattley Osteopath

BACKGROUND TO KNEE PAIN

When you have knee pain, it can be difficult to move around or even stand up straight. But there are many ways to help ease the pain and prevent further injury. Read on to learn more about knee pain treatment options.

Knee pain is often caused by an underling injury, such as a fall or sports injury. However, It can also be due to conditions such as arthritis, which causes inflammation within the knee joints. Knee pain can range from mild discomfort to severe pain that interferes with daily life. But one thing is for certain, when you have knee pain, you’ll be keen to reduce it as soon as possible! So here are some tips..

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

Manual therapy (Including Osteopathy, Massage)

This is where we can help! Manual therapy is a great way to help reduce knee pain and restore knee mobility/motion. Our specialist approach will create a treatment plan which aims to best support you in your pursuit of pain relief. We will utilise pain free massage, mobilisation and stretching, to give your knees the best chance of recovery.

Ice Therapy

One of the simplest treatments for knee pain is ice therapy. This involves applying cold to the affected area. You can use anything from a bag of frozen peas to a purpose made ice pack, as long as its cold! Apply the cold to the area for no more than 20 minutes.

Heat Therapy

Another option for treating knee pain is heat therapy. A heat pad or hot water bottle can be used to warm the affected area. Once again, hold the warm compress on the area for up to 20 minutes.

Exercise

 If you have knee pain, you might not be able to exercise as much as you would like. However, there are still plenty of things you can do to keep yourself active. Try walking instead of driving when possible. Walking also helps strengthen muscles that support your joints. If weight bearing activity is too painful, try walking or swimming in your local pool. Finally, tailor-made exercise programme which are provided at the clinic will assist you in getting back to be pain free movement.

Medication

As osteopaths we are not able to advise on medication so we would always advise seeking advice from your GP or pharmacist. There are several different medications available to treat knee pain which may help you short-term within pain management.