Knee pain Treatment – Warwick & Leamington Spa
Knee pain is sometimes referred from the lower back or hip, but more commonly correlates with problems occurring in and around the knee joint itself. These include:
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Muscle tightness, strain or imbalance (often including the hamstrings, quads and calf muscles)
- Patella tendinopathy
- Overuse sports injury
- Bursitis
- Referred pain from lower back or hip
- Ligament sprain
How can Osteopathy help your Knee Pain?
Osteopathic knee treatment will aim to reduce your pain, improve movement patterns and encourage self-management. Treatment may include soft tissue massage, mobilisation and strengthening work directly to the knee, but also to the joints above and below. An osteopath will also give you advice on lifestyle and exercises to do at home. Read more about osteopathic treatment.
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When is Osteopathic Treatment Not Appropriate?
Most knee pain can be treated effectively with osteopathy. However, sometimes an osteopath may need to refer you to your GP for further tests or scans. This could be because your symptoms suggest other causes of knee pain requiring medical intervention such as:
- Fracture
- Torn ligaments or meniscus
- Inflammatory conditions such as Rheumatoid or other inflammatory arthritis
- Rare underlying pathologies affecting the bones