Chiropractic Help for Jumper's Knee
By Sara Butler
If you've ever had tendonitis in your knee, then you probably had jumper's knee. This condition is an inflammation of the tendon that joins the bottom of your kneecap to your shin -- a very important connection. You don't have to jump a lot in order to get jumper's knee. In fact, it can be caused by a variety of things. If you're having knee problems and suspect it may be jumper's knee, here's what you need to know and how the chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic can help.
The Causes of Jumper's Knee
Pain in the front of your knee after lifting weights or taking a jog isn't uncommon. If you're active at all, sports injuries such as jumper's knee can crop up at any time. The most common causes of jumper's knee include:
- Overuse
- Tight muscles
- Overtraining
- Improper jumping form
- Sudden stop and go motions
If you suspect you have jumper's knee, it's important to get it checked out by a medical professional.
The Symptoms
The most common symptoms associated with this condition include:
- Pain during athletic activities
- Swelling
- Redness
- Bruising
- Discomfort during everyday activities
You may find that you can continue with your activities even while experiencing pain from this condition, but you shouldn't. Until you've had your knee evaluated properly and treatment has resolved the condition, you take the chance of doing more harm if you continue on with normal activities.
Treatment Options
There are things you can do to find relief from this condition as well as steps you can take to prevent it. If you're currently experiencing pain, then you can:
- Foam roll - Use a foam roller to stretch the muscles in your leg and relieve any tension that has built up in your muscles.
- Stretching - Stretch out the muscles in your thighs since this can help to relieve tension in and around the knee.
- Chiropractic care - See a chiropractor at The Joint for hands-on adjustments to correct any joint dysfunction and restriction that is occurring. This treatment will promote faster recovery, too.
Jumper's knee is a condition that can get worse if you ignore it -- it likely will not go away on its own. So, make sure to have your pain and your joints evaluated by a chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic today so you can resume normal activity as quickly as possible.
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Sacramento, Calif.