Knee Pain Treatment in Kanata

Knee pain is a common issue for athletes and active individuals, often affecting performance and daily activities. Proper diagnosis and treatment are crucial for recovery and maintaining an active lifestyle. We see a lot of patients suffering from knee pain in our clinic each week.

There are many types of knee pain, and each should be approached with a specific treatment plan to efficiently reduce symptoms and help patients get back to their favourite activities quickly.

At Highlands Wellness and Sports Injury Clinic, our approach of combining chiropractic care, physiotherapy and registered massage therapy helps patients overcome pain and get back to the activities they love.

Common Types of Knee Pain

Acute Knee Pain

  • Knee pain arising from sudden injuries like falls, impacts, or abrupt twisting movements. This pain can usually be reproduced in the clinic and may be caused by injured muscle, meniscus, or ligaments of the knee.

  • Example: A basketball player feels immediate knee pain and restricted motion after a sudden twist or collision.

Chronic Knee Pain

  • Gradual onset due to repetitive strain, overuse, or degenerative changes. Chronic knee pain usually feels like a persistent, dull ache that worsens with activity and improves with rest, often with stiffness. Chronic conditions can include patellofemoral pain syndrome, tendinopathy, Jumper’s knee, and osteoarthritis.

  • Example: A long-distance runner experiences increasing knee discomfort over time, affecting daily activities.

Referred Knee Pain

  • Referred knee pain is pain originating from issues elsewhere in the body, like the hip or lower back. We always assess the ankle, knee, and hip when a patient has knee pain.

Serious Causes

  • Rare but critical conditions like fractures or infections. Our team will assess and looks for signs of serious causes and make appropriate referrals and care as necessary.

Effective Management:

Most of our patients with knee pain do very well. Care can involve a combination of manual therapy (hands-on care) as well as exercise progressions and practical advice. This care can be provided by our physiotherapist, chiropractor, and registered massage therapist.

Our Approach:

Our team works with you to find the fastest way to achieving your goals. If you’re trying to rehab a long-term injury, getting back to sport, or hoping for less pain at work, we can help you achieve that.

We can use chiropractic care, physiotherapy, and registered massage therapy to reduce pain and improve function.

You can expect a personalized plan of care, hands-on treatment, and practical advice and guidance for how you can continue healing at home.

Frequently asked questions.

  • Our goal is to help every patient participate in the activities that matter most to them. We will do our best to give you the care and teach you the strategies you will need to confidently return to your sport.

  • It is inevitable that some patients will require surgery depending on the severity of injury. Luckily, there is a TON of promising research showing that a robust program of care using manual therapy and strengthening can significantly reduce the need for surgery.

  • Not at all. Most of our patients see us because they have pain. Once they are out of pain and functioning well, care typically ends. Some patients have complicating factors such as old injuries, stressful or physical work environments that may cause recurring issues, and we usually offer some form of maintenance in these cases.

Get started today.

Take action and embark on your journey to pain-free living.