Knees and Legs

Being at the peak of orthopedic complaints, knees are one of the most clinically affected joints. Its proper functioning is closely linked to the stability made by the adjacent support structures.

Knees and legs are structures prone to mechanical injury due to their high use and associated loads.

Being at the peak of orthopedic complaints, the knees are one of the most clinically affected joints. Because it is very vulnerable to direct and indirect traumas, its proper functioning is closely linked to the stability made by the adjacent support structures.

Here are some of the conditions where Chiropractic care can help:

Traumatic injuries:

  • Post-traumatic pains (knees)
  • Auto Accidents
  • Post-surgical pain

Muscle Injuries:

  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome
  • Contractures
  • Antalgic position
  • Tension
  • Overload
  • Muscle imbalances

Sports Injury:

  • Prevention of Injuries
  • Performance improvement
  • Traumatic pains
  • Pains that compromise athlete performance
  • Tension
  • Overload
  • Inflammation
  • Muscle sprain

Radiculopathies

  • Herniated disc (prolapse, protrusion and disc extrusion)
  • Peripheral pain
  • Sciatic pain
  • Tingling
  • Numbness
  • Strength/sensitivity change in the legs/knees
  • Nerve compression

Trauma:

  • Auto Accidents
  • Falls/Strokes

Degenerative Processes:

  • Arthrosis
  • Osteoarthrosis
  • Arthritis
  • Chondral degeneration (Chondromalacia patellae)