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Whole-body chiropractic care to address the root causes of knee pain and improve joint function.
The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the most complex. It bears tremendous load during everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, and rising from a chair, and even greater forces during running and sports. Given these demands, it is no surprise that knee pain is extremely common across all age groups.
At Advanced Wellness Chiropractic in Bridgeton, MO, we take a comprehensive approach to knee pain that looks beyond the knee itself. The knee functions as part of a kinetic chain that includes the foot, ankle, hip, and pelvis. Dysfunction at any point in this chain can alter the mechanics of the knee and contribute to pain, inflammation, and premature wear.
Whether your knee pain stems from arthritis, a sports injury, overuse, or biomechanical imbalance, our goal is to reduce your symptoms while addressing the factors that caused or contributed to the problem. This whole-body approach leads to more complete and lasting improvement than treating the knee in isolation.
Knee pain can present in many forms depending on the cause. The following symptoms are among the most common reasons patients visit our office.
Chiropractic care for knee pain focuses on restoring proper biomechanics throughout the lower body. By evaluating and correcting alignment issues in the pelvis, hips, and ankles, we reduce the abnormal forces that are often the true cause of knee pain. This biomechanical approach is what distinguishes chiropractic knee treatment from conventional care.
Direct treatment of the knee joint itself may include gentle mobilization to improve range of motion, soft tissue therapy for the quadriceps, hamstrings, IT band, and calf muscles, and patella mobilization techniques. These treatments reduce inflammation, improve tracking of the kneecap, and promote healing of irritated structures.
Strengthening and flexibility exercises are a critical component of knee rehabilitation. We design exercise programs that address muscle imbalances contributing to your knee pain and progressively build strength to support long-term joint health.
ESWT has shown promising results for patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee), particularly in chronic cases. Research published in sports medicine journals has demonstrated that ESWT was more effective and safer than traditional conservative treatments for chronic patellar tendinopathy, and a 2021 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Persson Krogh et al. in Translational Sports Medicine reported that ESWT was more effective than placebo for patient-rated outcomes. Research also suggests that combining ESWT with eccentric exercise programs may produce better results than either treatment alone.
At Advanced Wellness Chiropractic, we incorporate shockwave therapy into our knee treatment plans for patients with chronic patellar tendinopathy and other tendon-related knee conditions. Combined with our rehabilitative exercise protocols, shockwave therapy helps stimulate tendon repair and get you back to full activity.
Learn more about Shockwave TherapyOur knee treatment plans are based on a detailed assessment of your joint function, lower body alignment, and movement patterns. Your plan may include:
Gentle techniques to restore range of motion, improve patellar tracking, and reduce joint stiffness.
Adjustments to correct pelvic and hip imbalances that alter force distribution through the knee.
Treatment of the quadriceps, hamstrings, IT band, and calf muscles to reduce tension and improve balance.
Progressive strengthening and balance exercises to support the knee joint and restore normal movement patterns.
Yes. Chiropractors are trained to evaluate and treat the entire musculoskeletal system, including the knee. Knee pain often involves biomechanical factors such as hip misalignment, foot pronation, or pelvic imbalance that alter how forces are distributed through the knee joint. Addressing these contributing factors alongside direct knee treatment can provide significant relief.
Common causes include osteoarthritis, patellar tracking issues, IT band syndrome, ligament sprains, meniscus injuries, bursitis, and tendinitis. Biomechanical imbalances in the hips, pelvis, ankles, and feet frequently contribute to knee problems. Overuse from sports, excess body weight, and age-related wear are also major contributing factors.
Treatment typically includes a thorough evaluation of the knee and the entire lower extremity kinetic chain. We assess hip, pelvis, and ankle alignment to identify contributing factors. Treatment may involve joint mobilization of the knee and surrounding joints, soft tissue therapy, therapeutic exercises, and adjustments to correct biomechanical imbalances higher in the chain.
Patients with knee pain related to biomechanical dysfunction, osteoarthritis, overuse injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation often see excellent results. Athletes dealing with patellofemoral pain, IT band syndrome, or runner's knee respond particularly well. Even patients with more complex knee conditions often benefit from the biomechanical improvements that chiropractic care provides.
Regular low-impact exercise such as swimming, cycling, or walking helps maintain joint mobility without excessive stress. Stretching the quadriceps, hamstrings, and hip flexors supports balanced muscle function around the knee. Custom orthotics, proper footwear, and weight management are additional factors that complement chiropractic care for knee pain.
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Shockwave therapy is highly effective for patellar tendonitis and chronic knee conditions.
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