Knee Pain Treatment in Portland & Hood River

What is knee pain?

Patellofemoral pain is pain around or behind the kneecap, common in runners, cyclists and people who do a lot of stairs or squatting. IT band syndrome causes pain on the outside of the knee, often in runners and cyclists.

Common symptoms of knee pain

• Pain around or behind the kneecap
• Pain on the outer knee during running or cycling
• Pain with stairs, squatting or sitting with knees bent
• Stiffness or swelling

What causes knee pain?

Overuse, rapid training increases, weak hip muscles, foot mechanics, previous injuries and arthritis are common contributors.

When should you see a doctor right away?

Most knee pain is not an emergency, but some symptoms need immediate medical care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room — rather than booking a chiropractic visit — if you have any of the following:

• Severe pain, deformity or inability to use the limb after a fall or injury
• A hot, red, swollen joint, especially with fever
• Sudden numbness, coldness or color change in the limb
• Calf swelling and pain, which can signal a blood clot
• A knee that locks, gives way or swells quickly after a twisting injury

How chiropractic care may help knee pain

Your doctor evaluates the knee along with the hip, ankle and foot. Care may include adjustments to the knee and related joints, StemWave for tendon and IT band pain, and strengthening and training guidance.

Services used for knee pain:

• Chiropractic Adjustments
• StemWave

What to expect at ALVIS

Care for knee pain at ALVIS Chiropractic follows three simple steps, starting with a free consultation. Nothing is decided until the doctor has heard your story and examined you, and there's no obligation to begin care.

1. 1Free consultation: tell the doctor about your knee pain — when it started, what makes it better or worse, and your goals.
2. 2Exam: a hands-on chiropractic exam, with X-rays or other imaging reviewed or referred if needed, to identify the likely source and rule out red flags.
3. 3Personalized plan: the doctor explains the findings and recommends a plan, which may include chiropractic care, StemWave, home exercises or — in Portland — spinal decompression, or a referral if another provider is a better fit.

At-home tips while you heal

These general tips are safe for most people. Stop anything that clearly worsens your symptoms and ask your doctor what's right for you.

• Reduce running or cycling volume temporarily rather than stopping completely.
• Strengthen hips and thighs.
• Check shoe wear and bike fit.
• Ice after activity if the knee is sore.