Dealing with knee pain? Turn to our Richmond, VA, chiropractor for care.

Your knees do a lot for you. You probably don’t even think about just how hard they work to get you up and moving and enjoying your daily activities. Unfortunately, when knee pain sets in, this is usually when people appreciate just how much their knees do for them. Luckily, if you are dealing with knee pain, our Richmond, VA, chiropractor Dr. Scott Shaw can help.

What causes knee pain?

There are many reasons you may be dealing with knee pain including:

Injuries: This includes bursitis, fractures, tears, and tendinitis

Mechanical issues: Iliotibial band syndrome, dislocated kneecap

Arthritis: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

Referred pain: Caused by problems with the hip or sacroiliac joints, or dysfunction in the muscles of the lower back and pelvis

Say Goodbye to Painkillers

When people develop knee pain the first thing they do is pop a painkiller. Unfortunately, this isn’t a solution but rather a temporarily Band-Aid. By turning to our chiropractor here in Richmond, for low-force, conservative, and gentle chiropractic care, Dr. Shaw and his team can provide you with the pain-relieving results you’re looking for by actually targeting and treating the cause of your pain. We think you’ll agree that it’s a lot better than simply taking painkillers.

Treating Knee Pain with Chiropractic Care

The very first thing we will do is run the appropriate tests and exams to make an accurate diagnosis. From there, we can craft your very own custom treatment plan. For example, one treatment plan is going to look entirely different for someone with a minor or acute injury versus a chronic condition such as arthritis.

Just as with any medical care, there isn’t a “one size fits all” approach to chiropractic care. Here’s how regular spinal manipulation and other chiropractic techniques (e.g. Activator Methods) can improve knee pain:

• Reduce inflammation and joint swelling caused by arthritis
• Boost blood flow to the tissue to repair damaged tissue faster and stimulate natural healing
• Correct your posture to improve how your body functions as a whole, which can take the stress off the knees
• Manipulate the joints of the hip and knee to correct certain mechanical issues or referred knee pain
• Manipulate and realign the spine, which may also play a role in the development of knee pain if the spine is out of alignment

With more than 20 years of experience providing chiropractic care to the Richmond, VA, area, Dr. Shaw is a highly skilled chiropractor that is ready to help you get your knee pain under control. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Shaw, call Shaw Chiropractic Center at (804) 741-3068.