Knee Pain

Knee pain is one of the most common conditions we see among patients of all ages. A painful knee can be the result of an injury or a medical condition such as osteoarthritis. Indeed, many people will have been told the pain is due to ‘wear and tear’ of the joint, and that rest, painkillers or surgery are the only options. We disagree. If you are experiencing persistent, recurring or debilitating knee pain that interferes with your daily life, our team of physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, sports massage and massage therapists can help reduce your symptoms and bring relief.

What does Knee Pain feel like?

The knee is one of the body’s major weight-bearing joints; it’s a complex joint made up of bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons and cartilage, enabling the body to stabilise by moving back and forth, rotating and twisting. Pain can be felt in and around any part of the knee, and the location and severity of the pain can vary depending on the cause. You may feel:

Redness, swelling and stiffness in the knee joint
Weakness, instability or the knee ‘giving out’
A popping or crunching noise
Inability to fully extend or flex the knee

If you are suffering from a painful knee, we highly recommend that you obtain a skilled assessment and diagnosis from an experienced physiotherapist, chiropractor, or osteopath. Your knee pain may have a specific cause such as an ACL injury, knee bursitis, patellar tendinitis, patellar femoral pain or arthritis. At The Health Hub, our skilled team of therapists use a range of tools and tests to diagnose the reason for your pain and suggest the best treatment options for you.

How to ease knee pain?

Knee pain can be a complex and painful condition. In addition to seeking professional help, there are things you can do at home to ease your symptoms.

Follow RICE – rest, ice, gentle compression and elevation. After 48 hours, you can use a heat pack or a warm bath to relieve joint stiffness.
Consult your pharmacist about the most suitable anti-inflammatory painkillers. If you have just injured your knee and cannot weight bear, use crutches if needed and avoid putting weight on the painful knee.
When the pain is better, use gentle exercises such as leg extensions to strengthen the muscles around the knee. Ask our therapists to devise an exercise programme that is safe to do on a regular basis.

The Health Hub is a team of highly experienced therapists offering chiropractic care, osteopathy, physiotherapy, massage therapy, sports massage, Pilates and more. Our multidisciplinary approach gives us the widest choice of tools and techniques to assess, diagnose and treat your knee pain. We have extensive professional experience and offer the complete package for your health and wellbeing.

Physiotherapy for knee pain – Physiotherapists can use a variety of hands-on techniques including acupuncture, deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy to help alleviate your symptoms. Complimented by specific exercises for the rehabilitative treatment of knee pain, whether that is after an injury or surgery, or to help with the symptoms of chronic arthritis.
Chiropractic care for knee pain – Chiropractors will use a number of different treatment techniques to alleviate knee pain including mobilisation and manipulation, deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy to restore function to the knee joint.
Osteopathy for knee pain – Osteopaths use physical manipulation, mobilisation, stretching and massage techniques and more to achieve greater knee mobility, relieve muscle tension, enhance blood supply to tissues and help the body heal naturally.
Massage and sports massage for knee pain – Manual therapies and massages can be extremely beneficial for both pain relief and rehabilitation. Our massage therapists and sports massage therapists will always work in tandem with one of the above therapies to ensure they are taking the right approach.

Using a dedicated, multidisciplinary team approach has allowed us to achieve some wonderful results for our patients, some of which you can read here.

For more details about knee pain treatment or information about any of our services, contact The Health Hub today and book an appointment.

The Health Hub offers holistic physical therapy options & individual treatment programmes for knee pain for effective pain relief & rehabilitation. Call for details.

Therapies

Physiotherapy

Restore movement, build strength and fix the underlying issue.

Chiropractic

Hands-on treatment to improve joint function and reduce pain.

Osteopathy

Whole-body approach to improve mobility and reduce strain.

Testimonials

Read what our patients have to say.

Such a pleasant experience all round. A friendly and relaxed atmosphere and Lachlan has helped me so much during our appointments! Thank you doesn’t seem enough to express my gratitude 🙂

Clare Jeffrey

After an MRI scan on my lower back, I visited the health hub to seek treatment and advice on how to get back to competing in fitness events. Thanks to the guidance from Sam and the team, I was finally able to compete again after about a year and a half of feeling lost. I can’t thank the health hub enough.

Jake Berney

What a fabulous and reassuring place to go when you need some help with getting your body back to full fitness. From the moment you enter the Reception room the staff are pleasant and friendly and make you feel welcome. The treatment you receive from the Practitioners is second to none and I would highly recommend anyone who needs some help with getting back to full fitness again to give them a call.

Barbara Bone

I have seen Joe Lancaster now on a number of times and find him to be extremely professional but more importantly clear in what he is doing and how I can also help manage my condition.
I would highly recommend Joe and the Health Hub to anyone looking for a Chiropractor.

Michael Crowhurst

Came to see Martin to with shoulder issues, terrible posture, neck problems, lower back/quads/hamstring issues and major muscle imbalance. All this was causing me to be in pain after every gym session, after playing with my son or when even when doing daily activities.

I had been putting off seeing someone for years and I wish I had come to see him sooner.

After the first appointment I came out of there feeling amazing and after all sessions I now have no pain whatsoever and my posture is getting so much better as Martin has also given me the knowledge to continue my progress and stop these issues from returning.

Honestly can’t thank him enough, he has helped me so so much and basically given me a new lease of life!

I am constantly recommending my family and friends to go and see him!

Greg Pearce

First impressions count – someone actually answered the telephone promptly when I called! No mind-numbing “music” on hold, no choice of numbers to select before being cut off.

Very efficient reception, relaxed atmosphere and large, well-equipped practice room. My therapist, Georgie, was proficient, professional and personable. Impressed from start to finish.

Anthony Goggin

A hugely professional team. Recently I broke my shoulder and, as no NHS support was forthcoming, I booked in for physio with Kirk. The medical acupuncture and the exercises that Kirk gave me have been transformational in my recovery.

Nicola Collins

So pleased to have found The Health Hub, the hub has a great atmosphere and is very welcoming. I started seeing Sam first for Chiropractic treatment and now I am having Acupuncture with Kirk and I am very pleased with the treatment so far. I would recommend the The Health Hub to my friends.

Lisa Newton

My first experience at The Health Hub was wonderful from the moment I stepped through the door. The staff are all extremely kind and relaxed and can’t do enough to help. I look forward to my next appointment which I am sure will speedily put me right. I rate them exceptional!

Valerie Penny