KNEE PAIN RELIEF

People throughout Little Rock are having to deal with regular knee pain, regardless of their age, occupation or lifestyle. While the causes of knee pain may vary (e.g. arthritis, infections, torn cartilage, gout, etc.), the reality is that every step you take can serve as a constant reminder of the relief you are seeking.

Fortunately, many knee injuries and ailments may respond well to the proper pain management program. At Houk Performance Therapy, we provide you with an effective treatment program for your knee pain to your heal, recover, and restore pain-free use of your knees again.

Some of the Common Causes of Knee Pain

Frequent knee pain affects 25 percent of adults in the United States. With today’s increasingly active society, the number of people with knee problems continues to rise.

Knee pain often originates in any of the knee’s bony structures: the kneecap (patella), knee joint (fibula, femur, and tibia), or the tendons, cartilage, and ligaments. A knee injury is often aggravated by physical activity and physical conditions (e.g. obesity), or triggered by other problems like foot injuries.

Mechanical issues

DISLOCATED KNEE CAP
Occurs when the patella that covers the front of your knee slips out of place. In some cases, the kneecap stays displaced so the doctor can see the dislocation

FOOT OR HIP PAIN
If you suffer from foot or hip pain, you can change the way you walk to spare yourself from joint pain. The altered gait, however, stresses your knee joint more, which can cause severe knee pain

direct injuries

FRACTURES
The kneecap can be broken during falls or motor vehicle collisions. Patients whose bones have been weakened by osteoporosis can sustain a knee fracture by stepping on the wrong foot

ACL INJURIES
These injuries occur for a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which is one of the ligaments that connect your shinbone or thighbone. ACL injuries are common to people who play soccer, basket or other activities that involve immediate changes in directions

ARTHRITIS

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
An autoimmune condition that can affect almost any joint of the body (knees included)

OSTEOARTHRITIS
This is the most common type of arthritis that often occurs when your knee cartilage deteriorates due to age or constant use

GOUT
Gout attacks occur when uric acid crystals build up in the joints and can be extremely painful

Symptoms Associated with Knee Pain

The location of the knee pain varies, depending on which part is involved. For instance, if there is an inflammation or an infection involved, your knee may be painful and swollen. On the other hand, a fractured bone results in symptoms in just one location.

Swelling/Redness

Swollen knees occur due to excess fluid in or around the knee joint. Common reasons for swollen knees include trauma, overuse injuries, or an underlying disease or condition, such as gout. It is important to first identify the cause of swelling with a doctor. If your knee pain & swelling is due to injury, knee physical therapy can help.

Knee is Locking

The most common causes for locked knees are cartilage tears, dislocations, and inflammation. Symptoms that accompany the pain can range from chronic stiffness in the knee to difficulty straightening the knee to popping sensations. Here at Houk Performance Therapy, we can help you gain knee mobility and strength back after Meniscal tears and other knee-associated injuries.

Difficulty Walking

If you are experiencing dull pain when running, squatting, or even just when simply walking, you may need physical therapy to stop it from getting worse over time. The root cause of your pain can vary depending on where the pain is located, when it occurs specifically, and how severe it is. For example, Patellofemoral syndrome (which causes pain in the front of the kneecap) is common in with athletes and is triggered by athletic activity. Osteoarthritis pain on the other hand, may be triggered during changes in weather.

Physical Therapy for Knee Pain in Little Rock, AR

Instead of enduring the pain longer, ease it now with Houk Performance Therapy’s treatment for knee pain in Little Rock. Our physical therapists can help diagnose the root cause of your aching knees, as well as provide non-invasive knee pain relief solutions.

Most patients with knee problems wonder if there is a better alternative to knee surgery. With us, you’re in luck. Our knee pain treatments in Little Rock involve advanced techniques and manual therapies to decrease knee pain and restore your knee’s function.

Physical therapy is a good first line of defense against knee injuries. Here at Houk Performance Therapy, we offer patients personalized physical treatments for knee pain. Our therapy strengthens the muscles around your ankles and knees to improve stability.

During each session, we will show you how to correct your technique during daily tasks, sports, and other activities to avoid future injuries. Our physical therapists also help you strengthen your gluteal muscles, which drastically improve your walking. We also create knee pain exercise plans according to your injury and pain tolerance.

The goal of our knee pain treatment is to effectively treat your pain while improving your balance. We do this by focusing on the key components of your functional movement and biomechanical efficiency. We also complement your physical therapy with other treatments, such as personal training and joint and muscle pain relief.  

Why Choose Houk Performance Therapy?

Patient experience is always a priority, which is why we strive to provide the highest quality of treatment for knee pain in Little Rock, AR.

With the way healthcare is changing, it seems as if healthcare providers are spending more time with admin tasks than treating. Plus, the appointment times seem shorter. These are not problems for our patients. When you choose our services, you’ll receive continuous access to our physical therapists. Should you have any concerns or questions about your treatment, our physical therapists are always available to answer your calls.

We are also very hands-on with our treatment. Our physical therapists tailor programs to your unique situation. During the consultation, let us know your symptoms and the cause of the knee pain so we can create treatments that aim to eliminate your pain. We restore your hope by helping you recover faster.

Knee pain shouldn’t keep you from living your life to the fullest. Instead of dealing with knee injuries, ease the pain now with Houk Performance Therapy’s treatment for knee pain in Little Rock. If you have questions about our services, call us at (501) 247-0138. If you want to address your knee pain ASAP, schedule an appointment with us today!

Relieve Your Knee Pain Today

David’s talent and professionalism are beyond words. He has relieved pain and restored comfortable functionality to myself, friends, family. He has a very unique ability combined with a true passion to provide the best service and really cares about his clients. EVERYONE I have referred to David has said how amazing he is. There is nobody that compares.

- Madoc Walmsley