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Foot, knee & Hip
Foot Pain
Knee & Hip Pain
Knee & Hip Pain
What Causes Foot Pain?
The foot is made up of over 26 bones as well as tendons and muscles. The foot is used almost all day to support the weight of the entire body. That is quite a job for such a little body part. It is easy to see how foot pain can develop. Most foot pain can be attributed to some type of inflammation. Inflammation can be a result of arthritis or overuse and strain on the foot. Injuries can also cause ongoing foot pain issues as well. Another common cause of foot pain is plantar fasciitis. This is a condition in which the large tendon, which runs the length of the foot becomes inflamed and painful. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes (plantar fascia). Plantar fasciitis commonly causes stabbing pain that usually occurs with your first steps in the morning. As you get up and move, the pain normally decreases, but it might return after long periods of standing or when you stand up after sitting. Ignoring plantar fasciitis can result in chronic heel pain that hinders your regular activities. You're likely to change your walk to try to avoid plantar fasciitis pain, which might lead to foot, knee, hip, or back problems.
Chiropractic Care Can Help
You may be surprised to learn that a chiropractor can help with foot pain issues. Chiropractic care traditionally focuses on back and neck pain. Today, you can find effective foot pain treatment in our office as well. Traditional doctors will often treat foot pain issues with pain medications. This, however, does nothing to get at the root of the problem. When you visit a chiropractor, they will get down to the root of your pain issue. A treatment plan can then be created which will help you find lasting pain relief and healing.
Treatment options can include:
- Adjusting posture: Learning how to balance the weight of your body more efficiently can have a huge effect on your foot health.
- Stretches and exercises: Our chiropractor leads patients in specific stretches and exercises which can help to relieve tension in the fascia of the foot and help relieve inflammation.
- Foot adjustments: This method can be used to bring the bones and joints of the foot into proper alignment. Your chiropractor may also adjust and measure your posture to create a specialized shoe insert, which also helps reduce knee, hip and back pain.
When you visit our chiropractor, your condition will be evaluated, the doctor can then, pinpoint the exact cause and location of your pain. A specialized treatment plan will be developed just for you.
Call, Maddas Chiropractic & Rehab Center today! (724) 430-4924
Knee & Hip Pain
Knee & Hip Pain
Knee & Hip Pain
Knee pain and hip problems are some of the most common conditions people live with. These parts of the body are almost always in motion, support body weight, and keep our bodies balanced.
This makes the hips and knees highly injury-prone and susceptible to conditions like:
- Sciatica
- Bursitis
- Arthritis
- Overuse
- Accidental injury
As conditions worsen, mobility is adversely affected. Some knee and hip pain can be debilitating and will negatively impact the quality of your life. With good dietary habits, regular exercise, and routine chiropractic treatment, many types of pain can be reduced and more easily managed.
Chiropractic care for hip and knee pain differ leading to joint inflammation. Sports injuries, overuse, and cumulative conditions contribute to inflammation in the joints, muscles, ligaments, and the surrounding connective tissues. Chiropractic care plays a part in helping to keep the joints and ligaments in a healthy state. Inflammation and pain can be reduced with regular chiropractic adjustments.
Some common knee and hip conditions treated with chiropractic care include:
- Traumatic injury
- Sudden impact traumas
- Slip and fall
- Auto accident
- Strain
- Sciatica
- Arthritis
- Joint degeneration
- And more
Knee Pain
Chiropractic treatment for knee pain:
The most common daily activities, from bending down to climbing stairs, walking from your vehicle to the office, or simply getting out of bed can become difficult when you’re dealing with knee pain. It certainly has a huge impact on your ability to function optimally. However, you don’t have to live with the pain, limit your activities, or take more pain medication.
You can visit Maddas Chiropractic & Rehab Center and receive unique chiropractic treatments. Dr. Maddas will consult with you and treat your condition and pain, naturally. Using specialized chiropractic techniques, which yield knee pain relief, and identify the underlying issues causing your pain.
Common Causes of Knee Pain:
Your knees can be injured through direct trauma or can be affected by dysfunction and disease. Direct trauma pertains to a sudden injury like those incurred from a fall or vehicular accident, or from chronic conditions such as overuse or a genetic weakness.
Other common causes include the following:
- Knee Joint Misalignment – this refers to a change in the normal anatomy of the knee joint. The usual changes observed include internal rotation of the femur and an inward facing patella. These lead to uneven pressures in the knee joint that cause pain and damage to the underlying articulate cartilage.
- Flat Feet – People with this condition have either no arch in their feet or the arch is very low. The problem is when the arch flattens, it causes the tibia and the femur to rotate inwards, adding stress on the knee and eventually triggering pain.
- Pinched nerve in the low back – The nerves that transmit pain sensation to the knees originate in the lower back region. With age or injury, the discs between the vertebrae protrude and press on these nerves. The affected nerve becomes irritated and sends pain signals to the brain. The severity of the pain depends on the size of the disc pressing on the nerve, specifically the sciatic nerve.
How a Chiropractor Can Help with Knee Pain Relief
Dr. Maddas will consult with you and evaluate your gait this will enable the chiropractor to determine the amount of stress that is being placed on your knees.
A variety of therapeutic techniques:
- Spinal adjustment – Any misalignment of the spine creates imbalance that puts added pressure on all joints, including the knees. Spinal adjustment aims to reestablish alignment and balance. This restores functionality to your knees and reduces wear and tear to the joints.
- Trigger point therapy – This is a form of remedial massage therapy that utilizes the precise application of pressure on specific points in the body to alleviate pain and discomfort.
- Posture Correction – Just like misalignment of the spine, poor posture puts pressure on muscles and joints. The chiropractor may evaluate your posture and make the necessary corrections.
- Low-level laser therapy – Also known as cold laser therapy, this stimulates the muscles and soft tissues to reduce inflammation, facilitate blood flow and speed up the healing process.
- Ultrasound therapy – This technique uses ultrasonic waves to massage painful muscles and joints. It is effective in relieving pain, reducing stiffness, and improving the mobility for patients. Dr. Maddas may also offer nutrition counseling to help manage your weight and store energy for exercise. He may provide some lifestyle advice and show you behavioral and lifestyle changes that will ultimately result in knee pain relief.
Hip Pain
Chiropractic treatment for hip pain
Hip pain can range from mild discomfort to intense pain, which cant interfere with daily life. Hip pain may be the result of an injury, overuse, or age; however when the pain is severe, chronic, or recurring Maddas Chiropractic & Rehab Center is here to help.
Causes of Hip Pain
The hip is a ball and socket joint. Because of its shape, the hip joint is one of the most mobile joints in the body. The hip joints also absorb a lot of impact during activities like walking, running, and jumping. As a result, this joint needs a lot of cushioning and support structures. Injuries to the hip are common in athletes, active people, and motor accidents. A weakness or tight muscles in the core, back, or stabilizing muscles around the hip joint make injury more likely and painful. However, if the pain is debilitating you should seek immediate medical attention. You may have a fracture in your femoral head or the hip bone itself.
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is usually the result of an untreated injury, a degenerative condition, or age. Often the result of tears or worn-down cartilage, chronic pain comes on gradually and worsens over time. The pain might worsen with walking, sitting, standing, or turning. Left untreated, the cartilage can wear down completely and result in painful bone-on-bone friction.
Chiropractic Treatment for Hip Pain
Chiropractic treatment for hip pain is an effective way to reduce your pain and improve mobility. Dr. Maddas focuses on tapping into the body’s natural ability to heal itself. However, as the body ages, its ability to heal decreases. As a result, it may be necessary to use a combination of therapies to treat your hip pain.
Therapies your chiropractor may use to treat your hip pain include:
- Spinal Manipulation When the spine is out of alignment it puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerve bundles that communicate with the rest of the body. This pain can affect the hips or cause imbalances in muscle strength and mobility. As a result, other muscles and structures must compensate. Through specialized treatment plans, Dr. Maddas will develop the right care plan for you.
- Physical Therapy Chiropractic treatment for your hip pain may also include physical therapy. Physical therapy focuses on strengthening any weak areas or supporting muscles. This helps to take tension off of overworked muscles and ensure greater stability of the joint.
- Massage Therapy This type of massage is a deep purposeful massage aimed at helping you recover from an injury. Your hip pain may be the result of muscles that are tight or overworked. This massage works out any knots or tightness in these muscles to restore normal function and range of motion. It also stimulates blood flow to promote a faster recovery. This type of massage also releases endorphins that can help reduce your pain.
- Heat and Cryotherapy Hot and cold compresses have been a staple for treating pain for generations, and for good reason. When you apply cold, or cryotherapy, to an injury it restricts blood flow. Restricting blood flow helps reduce swelling and inflammation and provides some pain relief. Cryotherapy (cold) uses applications ranging from simple ice packs to targeted lasers. Heat therapy helps to stimulate blood flow. Extra blood flow means increased oxygen levels which promote faster healing in damaged tissues. Combined, these two therapies can help to speed the recovery process and reduce your pain.
- Ultrasound Therapy Ultrasound therapy is similar to massage and heat therapy but is much more targeted and on a much smaller scale. It uses ultrasonic sound waves to warm and relax tension in the muscles and connective tissues. It also works by stimulating blood flow to speed the healing process.
If you are experiencing hip pain, call Maddas Chiropractic & Rehab Center to schedule a consultation today. (724) 430-4924