Pain in or around the knee that may indicate a condition affecting the knee joint itself or the soft tissue around the knee. Serious problems may exist if you have symptoms such as swelling, joint stiffness, cracking joints, inability to bear weight on your knee (or it feels unstable), and/or the inability to fully extend or flex your knee.

According to the latest from John Hopkins Medicine, the most common causes of knee pain today are related to aging (osteoarthritis), injury/accident or repeated stress on the knee. Common knee problems include sprained or strained ligaments, cartilage tears, tendonitis and arthritis.

Every case is different, however most patients feel relief beginning after the first few treatments. After the first stage of your program, the majority of patients feel dramatic relief and have returned to regular activities, including stairs, walking/jogging,

Why put yourself through surgery if it can be avoided? Knee replacement surgery can be very costly, not only for the procedure but also for the down time and rehabilitation required to heal properly. The price for the procedure averages $45,000, requires two months of rehabilitation to return to light activity, has an average total healing time of one year, has a 10% failure rate within 10 years, and includes recommendations to limit activity.

The pain management experts at Bayshore Medical Group specialize in the treatment of chronic knee pain and osteoarthritis and offer an innovative non-surgical knee pain relief program with treatment options from the medical, physical therapy, and chiropractic fields that can relieve your discomfort and restore joint function and motion minimal down time. You owe it to yourself to explore these options.

With knee arthritis, the knee joint may become stiff and swollen, making it difficult to bend and straighten the knee. Pain and swelling may be worse in the morning, or after sitting or resting. Vigorous activity may cause pain to flare up and can also produce inflammation or swelling.

If you are a candidate for this protocol, every case is different. It depends mainly on the severity and type of joint issue, the cost is often between 1/6 to 1/3 the cost of knee replacement surgery. Our procedures are focused on minimal downtime, to keep you active. Compare that to knee surgery which can average 2 months to return to light activity and a full year to fully heal, if there are no complications.

Like many pains, knee pain can sometimes come and go depending on the cause. It could be the start of biomechanical issues or something much more significant. That's why we recommend you have a consultation and evaluation in our office. To catch the small issues before they become large and the large issues before they become debilitating. Our team excels at treating that wide range of problems quickly and efficiently. As with most conditions, by the time they start causing consistent pain they have already become an established problem, so they should really be addressed as soon as possible.

There are several factors that contribute to healthy knees. The first one is good movement. Make sure to work on stretches and exercises that improve flexibility and strength. The next is good posture like back, pelvis, hip, knee, ankle, and foot placement. The last is maintaining a healthy weight to reduce pressure on the joints. We understand that maintaining or reducing body weight can be very difficult when your knees hurt. Many of our patients struggle or have deficiencies in one or more of these areas and we are experts at finding solutions.