Knee pain can have many underlying physical and even mental and emotional effects on people who suffer from it. Typically, its causes are preventable and curable. There are clear solutions for knee pain caused by most of the degenerative conditions or injuries. Make an appointment with Flurry Chiropractic so that we can accurately diagnose the condition in order to treat it effectively. We provide a wide variety of non-surgical treatments, including physiotherapy, suggestions for minor adjustments to lifestyle, knee braces, orthotics, etc. We may recommend stretching of the muscles and ligaments around the knee to reduce stress across the joint, or a variety of muscle strengthening exercises.

There are many causes of knee pain, including dislocations, Osteoarthritis, Meniscus tears, either due to degeneration or trauma as a result of sports injuries, or torn anterior cruciate ligament, one of the four major ligaments of the knee. For the knees to work properly, they are dependent on parts such as bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments and tendons – all of which are subject to wear and tear, disease and injury.

Degenerative conditions are more common in individuals with mal-aligned knee joint and patella, or the kneecap. They usually affect patients over 50 years in age. Degeneration of the knee can also come from overuse, abuse and from mal-alignment. If you have a mal-aligned knee, you will need foot orthotics to redistribute and even out the stress across the knee. It will be best to avoid pounding your knee with robust exercises. Glucosamine is essential. Regardless of the cause of your knee pain, it is critical to make an appointment with us to diagnose your infliction and plan the best course for your recovery.

If one has a varus knee (bow legged), excessive pressures will be subjected to the inner aspect of the knee. A valgus knee (knock kneed) or tilted patella (knee cap) will similarly be subjected to excessive stresses at certain parts of the joint. It does not help when one pounds the knee joint during activities such as playing basketball or soccer, or even prolonged running on hard surfaces.

We are the ankle pain experts.

Ankle Pain

The ankle is a very important part of the human body connecting the leg with the foot. It is comprised of all-important muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones. However, because of so many undesirable factors, it is subject to injury and chronic pain, which can significantly affect all parts of the ankle. Ankle pain is sometimes due to an ankle injury such as an ankle sprain, which is an injury to the ligaments that connect the ankle bones to each other. Most of the time these sprains are caused when the ankle is twisted, which causes small tears in the ligaments. The sprain is usually accompanied by ankle pain and swelling of the tissues surrounding the injured area. Ankle pain can also be caused by a dislocation, a stress fracture, impingement of the ankle, or "footballer's ankle." In most cases, these conditions are accompanied by swelling and inflammation. In order to understand and treat your ankle pain, it is critical to know the symptoms and causes.

Some conditions result in a sharp pain. It is very difficult to run because there is a stabbing pain in the ankle area. Or you might have severe pain and tingling sensations. Some have a weakness in the ankle area which may be caused by an ankle impingement. For those with sprained ankle, it is possible to have swelling on the affected area.

It is highly important to have the right diagnosis for ankle pain. The location of the pain will be critical to obtaining the correct diagnosis. It will also aid in determining the right treatments for various kinds of situations. Call us today for an appointment so that you can be on your way to a fast recovery, and more importantly, so that you can prevent any further damage to the ankle.

Some types of foot pain can lead to long-term damage or disability

Foot Pain

Pain in any area of the body is a signal that something is wrong. When it is in your foot, it can interfere with your ability to walk and stand, which may create problems at work and in daily life. The foot is a complex structure consisting of 26 bones, 33 joints and a network of over 120 muscles, nerves, blood vessels. Foot pain can affect any part of your foot, from your toes to your Achilles tendon at the back of your heel. Some foot pain is simply an annoyance. But foot pain can also be more serious, especially if it's the result of injury or certain chronic conditions. Call us today for an appointment to diagnose your foot pain. If not treated, some types of foot pain can lead to long-term damage or disability.

Foot pain can be associated with injured tendons and ligaments, broken bones, strained muscles, stress fractures, or injuries to nerves, and can also be a symptom of a systemic disease. Lumbar or lower back spinal conditions are among the most common causes of leg and foot pain and lower extremity symptoms.

Whatever the cause of your foot pain, Flurry Chiropractic will help you find the right treatment and the right course of action to prevent further pain.

Call us today at 818-707-8889 to make an appointment, and put an end to your knee, ankle or foot pain.