How Knee Pain Can be Reduced
Many people have experienced some sort of knee pain. Patients who experience chronic knee pain wonder if chiropractic manual therapies can help to manage their pain. In most cases, the answer is yes. Let’s look at what research says about using manual therapies to show how knee pain can be reduced. The answer may surprise you.
A recent review and meta-analysis, the most advanced form of research, studied the effectiveness of manual therapy for relieving pain, dysfunction, and knee stiffness in chronic patients. There were over 14 studies in this review which showed that manual therapy offered great benefits in relieving pain, stiffness, and improving function in these chronic knee pain patients. The best results came from those who’s treatment was extended for four or more weeks.
In 2021, a study was done where researchers found that knee pain patients who received manual therapy and exercise for thie rknee pain experienced more pain improvements than those in the group with only exercise.
In 2020, a study was done which reported that mobilization is an effective treatment in weight-bearing and non-weightbearing positions. Another study says to make sure to address alignment, and muscle imbalance for knee pain to achieve the best results.
One last review published in 2021 looked at the significance of patient education with knee specific exercise intervention. It is very important that patients are educated on their knee pain condition. This will help get them the greatest improvement in their pain.
Just four studies on how knee pain can be reduced and there are many more. The good news is we at Back and Body Pain Relief can help. We have helped many who have suffered with knee pain. We know how knee pain can be reduced and we can apply this knowledge to your issue.
Contact us today and schedule an appointment and say goodbye to that pain.
