Hip and Knee Pain Relief Portland & Winchester, IN

Hip and Knee Pain Relief

Robert M.

I have had 2 knee replacements and rehabed at Adams. The staff is exemplary and kind. They are a wealth of knowledge and skill that makes me feel confident of my success.

Janice D.

Michael is the best! He has helped me tremendously in rehab for a broken knee cap. I would recommend him to anyone needing physical therapy. He truly wants to help you and get you back to normal.

Adam's PT

Adam’s physical therapy has helped me with my knee and continues to help me with my walking and knee pain. Sierra and Ava have been great and help encourage me to reach by goals.

Your hips and knees: they’re the largest joints in your body, connecting a large number of muscles, bones, and ligaments. That means that much of the daily abuse that your body takes can ultimately cause your hip and knee pain. And when these crucial joints begin to show strain, it can become difficult to move without pain.

For that reason, it’s important to seek medical attention for hip and knee pain as soon as possible. Physical therapy can be the key to avoiding or recovering from surgery. It can also help avoid the need for prescription medication altogether.

Why do I get hip pain?

There are three (3) common causes of hip pain include osteoarthritis, trochanteric bursitis/ tendonitis, and sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

Worn joints and pinched nerves are the most common culprits for hip pain. Aging and overuse often cause osteoarthritis, but this painful joint disease can also stem from old injuries. Repetitive motion sometimes leads to hip bursitis, in which fluid-filled sacs around your hips become inflamed. What’s another possible reason for your hip pain? Various nerves running to and from your hips can also become pinched, due to anything from pregnancy to poor posture.

Our physical therapists will give you a full evaluation, assessing your range of motion, level of hip pain, and whether the discomfort also radiates into your buttocks, thighs and groin. Based on this evaluation and existing medical tests, our physical therapist will work on flexibility and strength exercises, as well as give you movement strategies to manage the pain.

What can I do about knee pain?

Some of the same causes of hip pain can also affect knees, including arthritis and bursitis. In addition, sports injuries such as tearing your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can lead to severe knee pain, as can suddenly twisting your knee and tearing your meniscus. “Loose body” is another knee pain cause; this involves bone or cartilage coming loose and getting in the way of joint movement. Finally, it’s not uncommon for a hip or foot problem to throw your knees out of alignment.

Our highly trained team of physical therapists will evaluate your knee issues, including the location and level of pain and how far you can bend and move your knees and legs in various positions. In all likelihood, your physical therapy to decrease knee pain will consist of strength-building movements, as well as stretches and other flexibility-enhancing techniques.

When you’re ready to begin working on methods for getting rid of your knee and/or hip pain, contact us at Portland & Winchester, IN Centers. Our dedicated team of physical therapists will evaluate your condition and suggest a course of treatment.

FAQs

  • What causes knee pain?

    Your knees are hinge joints that allow for the forward-and-backward motions within the joint.The knee is one of the largest joints in your body, made up of a complex system of bones, tendons, and ligaments. Because of this, the knee can be easily injured due to overexertion or repetitive motions. Additionally, knee pain can be caused due to an underlying ailment. Some of the most common causes of knee pain are sprains, strains, fractures, tears, dislocation, tendinitis, bursitis, and arthritis.

  • What can I do to relieve knee pain?

    There are some actions you can take on your own to relieve your knee pain, including wearing properly fitted shoes, using hot and cold remedies, stretching, and taking breaks from physical activity when noticing painful flare-ups. However, physical therapy is the best way to find consistent, long-lasting relief for your knee pain. Through manual therapy, strength training, flexibility training, balance training, and pain-specific exercises, physical therapy can get your knees moving comfortably once again.

  • How do I get rid of knee pain?

    Frequently consulting with a physical therapist is the best way to continually manage your knee pain. Having a regular physical therapy checkup ensures that your joints are working at their peak performance. In addition, any problems will be discovered early, preventing the onset of arthritis and joint injury. If you do have arthritis or have had surgery, then a regular physical therapy check-up is especially important, in order to make sure that your knee pain remains at bay.

  • How do you diagnose knee pain?

    Our physical therapists will examine your knee for signs of misalignment or structural damage, in addition to examining your stance, posture, gait, and range of motion. If needed, additional tests (such as x-rays) may be conducted. This will help determine the cause of your knee pain so we can treat it accordingly. After your initial evaluation is complete, your physical therapist will prescribe a physical therapy plan specifically for you, aimed at relieving unnatural stresses and strains, and normalizing your joint function.