Managing Knee Pain Effectively

Knee pain is a condition that can affect men and women of all age groups and can be caused by various factors such as injuries, pulled or torn ligaments and tendons, and damaged cartilage. Years of wear and tear due to playing sports, working, or other strenuous activities can also lead to bone and joint pain in the knee. Pain may exhibit itself as an ache, numbness, stiffness, burning and other sensations. Some of the common symptoms of knee pain include swelling and stiffness, delicateness, redness and warmth, popping or crunching sounds or locking of the knee in the affected area.

Pain management is a branch of medicine that employs an interdisciplinary approach to ease the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with pain. Leading health care centers in Brooklyn, New York have a team of pain management doctors that consists of specialists from various disciplines such as orthopaedics, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, chiropractic and more.

Cartilage, ligaments and tendons that support, stabilize and cushion the knee joint can be affected by injuries to the knee. ACL injury, torn meniscus, bursitis, patellar tendinitis and patellar dislocation are some injuries affecting knee. Medical conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout can also leads to knee pain.

Non-invasive Knee Pain Management

The main modalities used to manage knee pain in a multi-specialty NY health care center are

• Physical therapy
• Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
• Manual techniques
• Prolotherapy
• Administration of analgesics, NSAIDs, narcotic medications, muscle relaxants, and anti-convulsants and antidepressants
• Radiofrequency radio ablation
• Injections
• Game Ready cold therapy system for treating musculoskeletal injuries and for orthopedic surgery rehabilitation

Regular exercise programs under the supervision of trained physical therapists/chiropractors that help in better pain management and improving function.

Accurate Diagnosis for Effective Treatment

At a professional pain management center in Brooklyn, patients are assured of a customized treatment plan. The physician performs a thorough evaluation of the affected joint and the patient’s medical history and other factors to diagnose the root cause of the pain. X-ray or knee MRI may be used to support diagnostics. Once the diagnosis is established, the physician will work with the other specialists in the healthcare team to develop a customized treatment program aimed at reducing pain, and improving range of motion and mobility. Most centers also offer surgery, but recommend it only if the minimally-invasive treatment does not work.

As a leading multi-specialty healthcare center in Brooklyn, New York City, HealthQuest offers quality care and sophisticated services. Our unique approach to patient care ensures fast return to a pain-free lifestyle.