Zanesville Medical Center
Alternative Medicine Physicians & Chiropractors located in Zanesville, OH
We offer several non-surgical knee programs, which include injections involving visco-supplementation with all-natural substances that provide cushioning and lubrication to the osteo-arthritic knee. Many patients who are living with the pain of bone-on-bone osteoarthritis have been able to put off knee surgery for several years. See our specialists at Zanesville Medical Center in Zanesville, Ohio.
Neck Pain Q&A
What causes knee pain?
Knee pain might come on suddenly from extensive strain, injury, or aging related reasons. In some cases, knee pain may be short-term. In other cases, it may last for months or years.
There are many different causes of knee pain, but some may include:
Osteoarthritis
Knee pain can occur when the flexible tissue, known as cartilage, breaks down or wears away.
Arthritis
Arthritis creates inflammation and tension that can cause knee pain.
Bursitis
Knee pain can also occur when the fluid-filled pads, also known as bursae, are inflamed. These pads act as the cushions for the joints.
How is Knee pain treated?
There are many different ways to treat knee pain, but the primary goal is to help you avoid surgery longer and to ease your symptoms. Your physician may start with an X-ray to determine health of your knee.
You receive an individualized treatment plan that may involve working with several different specialists, like a nurse practitioner, physical therapist, or massage therapist.
Some different treatment modalities that Zanesville Medical Center uses to address knee pain are:
- Hyaluronic Injections
- Therapeutic massage
- At-home or in-office physical therapy exercises
- Electrical stimulation
To support your healing at home, refrain from exercises that stress your knee and follow your physician’s instructions closely.
What is Hyaluronic Injections?
The Hyaluronic Acid used in office is an FDA-approved treatment to help give relief from osteoarthritis. Hyaluronic Acid is normally found in the body's joint tissue and fluid. It acts like a lubricant and shock absorber in the knee joint.
