Is My Knee Pain Arthritis?
A common cause of knee pain is arthritis, typically osteoarthritis when the cartilage within the knee joint has worn away. This can affect not only the joint but also the surrounding muscles, ligaments and tendons.
Osteoarthritis can be caused by excessive stresses to the knee including repeated overuse (such as in some sports) and excess weight.
Indications of arthritis in your knee/s include swelling, pain, reduced movement, morning stiffness, plus the knee may lock or click when it is straightened and flexed.
What Causes Injuries to the Knee Cartilage?
The knee cartilage, known as the meniscus, is tough and rubbery. Simply put, it acts as a shock absorber between your tibia (shin bone) and femur (thigh bone).
Knee cartilage is easily injured if you apply a rotating force while your knee is weight-bearing – a common occurrence for footballers and rugby players among others.
Your symptoms are likely to include pain when you straighten your knee, discomfort on/around the knee and some swelling.
Your knee may feel like it “locks” or it could even give way suddenly when you put weight through it.
What Causes Pain Around the Kneecap?
Softening of the kneecap cartilage is known as chondromalacia patellae and is more common in young adults.
It means the kneecap can no longer glide smoothly over the lower end of the thigh bone. This causes the kneecap to rub on the bone, wearing away the underlying cartilage.
Symptoms include dull pain around or under the kneecap, worsening pain when you walk downstairs or hills, and possibly pain when weight-bearing or climbing stairs as the bent knee bears weight and then straightens.
It’s an injury which is common in skiers, cyclists and football players, and can be caused by injury, misalignment, or muscle weakness.
How do You Treat Knee Pain?
Our osteopathic team can diagnose the underlying cause of your knee pain and offer a range of elite-level treatments using a combination of advanced technology, tissue massage and an in-house infra-red sauna.
Plus, we offer longer-term exercise and rehabilitation support should you need it, including yoga and Pilates.
In some cases, anti-inflammatory medication and/or knee surgery may also be required.
Prices:
Principal Osteopath:
Initial Consultation: £65
Follow-up Consultation: £60
Osteopath:
Initial Consultation: £55
Follow-up Consultation: £50
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Osteopathy
Osteopathy aims to improve the function of the body and reduce pain using a variety of evidence-based techniques including soft tissue massage, gentle-focused manipulation and rehabilitation advice.
Great for:
Low back pain & Sciatica | Neck & Shoulder pain | Knee pain | Foot & ankle pain | Jaw pain | Elbow pain
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a cutting-edge treatment that uses an acoustic wave to carry high levels of energy to painful spots and musculoskeletal tissues suffering from a range of injuries and other conditions.
Great for:
Tendon problems | Frozen shoulder | Calcified tendons | Shin splints | Hip pain | Plantar fasciitis | Osteoarthritis
Infrared Sauna
The infrared sauna at Origin Health uses infrared light to safely heat the body from within. The radiant heat from the infrared light penetrates deeply into your joints, muscles and tissues increasing oxygen flow and circulation.
Great for:
Better sleep | Relieve joint pain | Relief for muscle soreness | Recovery | Relaxation | Improves circulationPhysiotherapy
Physiotherapists help people affected by injury or illness by using a variety of techniques such as movement and exercise, manual hands-on therapy, education and advice.
Great for:
Low back pain & Sciatica | Neck & Shoulder pain | Knee pain | Foot & ankle pain | Jaw pain | Elbow pain | Sports Injuries
Sports Therapy & Sports Massage
Sports therapists are experts in musculoskeletal disorders, treating pain and injury through hands-on techniques and rehabilitation. Sports massage works on deeper tissues than therapeutic massage and is highly effective at both treating and preventing injuries.
Great for:
Promotes healing | Faster recovery | Enhances endurance | Increases flexibility | Injury prevention
Dry Needling
Dry needling stimulates the body’s healing process by targeting trigger points that have been activated in response to pain, causing surrounding muscles to tighten.
Great for:
Relaxation | Reduces stress and tension | Reduces pain | Injury recovery
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage treatment uses less pressure than a sports massage and is a combination of relaxation massage and remedial massage.
Great for:
Relaxation | Reduces stress and tension | Reduces pain | Injury recovery
Kinesiology Taping
Kinesiology taping is a highly successful technique used by our expert therapists to help support the body’s own healing process.
Great for:
Joint, muscle & ligament support | Tennis & golfer’s elbow | Shoulder injuries | Bursitis | Postural issues | Lower back pain
Nutritional Therapy
Nutritional Therapy is the use of foods, diets, fasting, supplements, functional foods and dietary counselling, assessment and support to help people reach their health goals.
Great for:
Better sleep | Relieve joint pain | Relief for muscle soreness | Recovery | Relaxation | Improves circulation
Reflexology
Reflexology is a deeply relaxing, non-invasive treatment, applying pressure to areas on the feet (or the hands), which heals at a physical and emotional level.
Great for:
Stress | Anxiety | Pain | Fatigue | Nerve stimulation
Yoga
Yoga is a mind and body practice, both spiritual and physical, focusing on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing.
Great for:
Relaxation | Increase strength and flexibility | Injury prevention | Relieve stress
Pilates
Pilates uses different movements and exercises, focusing on spinal and pelvic alignment and breathing, to help strengthen the body, improve posture, prevent injury, increase joint mobility, as well as help to relieve stress and tension.
