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Knee Pain Osteopath Liverpool | Osteopath in Liverpool | Osteopath in Aigburth
Knee conditions are a common site seen in an Osteopaths treatment room. It is the largest joint in the body. It is a major weight-bearing joint and is one of the most frequently injured joints in the human body. Knee pain can have a number of different causes and can be painful and debilitating and although some conditions may require surgery many can be helped with the right advice, exercise and treatment. The knee joint lies between the femur and tibia and at the front is the patella or kneecap. It is made up of a number of structures including ligaments, muscles, capsule, synovial membrane and two ‘c’ shaped pieces of cartilage which sit between the femur and tibia known as the menisci. Damage, strain or sprain to the structures of the knee can give rise to symptoms. It can be the result of a sudden injury as often seen in sports injuries or by repeatedly placing strain on an area of the knee. Poor alignment of the knee or kneecap and altered joint mechanics in relation to other joints such as the hips and knees are often significant. Osteoarthritis or wear and tear is a common condition that affects the knee. Common symptoms in the knee include pain, stiffness, aching, pain, locking, swelling, limping and difficulty fully straightening or bending the knee. X-rays, scans and other tests are sometimes required to make a diagnosis and your osteopath may refer to your GP or a specialist for any additional investigations or treatment.
All osteopathic patients presenting with knee pain will undergo a comprehensive knee examination including testing various ranges of movement, muscle testing and a series of special tests to help come to a working diagnosis.
A suitable treatment plan will be put together by your osteopath to help enable full function of the knee with a return to daily activities. It may be appropriate to see your osteopath again once you are pain free so that they can fully assess the knee in its normal state and examine any biomechanical factors that may have contributed to your injury,