Knee Pain
Knee Pain Care in Grand Junction, CO
The knee sits between the hip and the foot and pays for problems in either. Treating only the knee often explains why knee pain keeps returning.
Short answer
The knee sits between the hip and the foot and pays for problems in either. Treating only the knee often explains why knee pain keeps returning.
Understanding
What Knee Pain Is
Knee pain can come from the joint surfaces, the tendons around the kneecap, the meniscus, or from mechanics further up and down the chain.
Examination checks the knee itself and then how the hip and foot are loading it.
Symptoms
What patients commonly describe
Pain at the front of the knee with stairs or squatting
Aching after activity rather than during it
Swelling that comes and goes
Giving way, catching, or locking
Contributors
What can contribute
Running, hiking, and cycling volume increases
Hip or ankle stiffness changing knee loading
Previous injury that altered mechanics
Degenerative joint change
When to be seen
Signs that warrant prompt evaluation
A knee that locks, gives way repeatedly, or swells rapidly after an injury should be evaluated promptly, and referral is made when a surgical opinion is warranted.
Our approach
How this is evaluated and cared for here
Care follows the examination. Nothing on this page is a treatment recommendation for your case.
The knee is assessed alongside the hip, pelvis, and foot so the plan addresses the cause of the loading, not only the painful spot.
Care can include extremity adjusting, soft tissue therapy, shockwave for tendon pain, and laser therapy for persistent joint irritation.
Meet your chiropractor
Meet Dr. Dean Younker
Dr. Dean Younker took over Peak Performance in 1997 and has cared for patients in Grand Junction ever since. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Northern Colorado and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland University in Kansas City. He is a member of the Colorado Chiropractic Association and the Grand Junction Chiropractor Association.
“Because no two patients are the same, here at Peak Performance, we take the time to listen to each patient. We then develop a personalized treatment plan. Our promise is to help you live your life better.”
FAQ
Common Questions
Can chiropractic help knee pain?
It can when the pain relates to joint mechanics, tendon irritation, or loading from the hip and foot. It is not a substitute for surgery when surgery is indicated.
Do you treat arthritic knees?
Conservative care aimed at comfort and function is often appropriate; the imaging finding itself is not reversed.
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Medical disclaimer
This page is educational and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results vary from person to person and no outcome is guaranteed. Always speak with a qualified provider about your own situation, and call 911 for a medical emergency.
Next step
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