Morning stiffness, clicking or grinding when you walk, and aching that makes climbing stairs harder are all signs that your knees may be trying to tell you something. You may wonder: Is this knee pain a normal part of aging? Or is it something more?
Knee pain is one of the most common joint complaints, and it can have many causes, including tendinitis, bursitis, ligament injuries, or rheumatoid arthritis. But for many adults, especially those over 50, the leading cause is knee osteoarthritis.
Keep reading to learn the signs and symptoms of knee osteoarthritis, how it differs from other conditions, and the treatment options that can help you stay active.
Osteoarthritis: Common, but Complex
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and is often referred to as a degenerative joint disease. It can affect many joints, including the hands, hips, neck, spine, and especially the knees.
When osteoarthritis develops in the knee, symptoms may include:
- Joint pain, especially after sitting or standing for long periods
- Morning stiffness that improves as you move
- Swelling and tenderness around the joint
- Cracking, popping, or grinding sounds when you move the knee
- Loss of mobility, making activities like climbing stairs difficult
What causes knee osteoarthritis?
- Aging and natural joint wear
- Obesity, which increases stress on the knees
- Past joint injuries, such as sports or work-related trauma
- Repetitive stress from physical activity or occupation
- Genetic factors that make some people more prone to arthritis
Even though osteoarthritis affects more than 32 million Americans, there’s nothing routine about it:
- Researchers still don’t fully understand what triggers or starts the breakdown of the joint tissues
- The disease affects each person differently, ranging from mild stiffness to severe disability.
- Pain can be localized in one knee or more widespread.
- Women are more likely to develop osteoarthritis than men.
A Unique Approach to Treating Knee Pain
At Maragal Medical, we take a comprehensive, non-invasive approach to managing knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Our goal is to reduce discomfort, restore mobility, and help you stay active without relying on medications or surgery.
Chiropractic Care Treatment Options for Knee Osteoarthritis
Our chiropractors use gentle joint manipulation and mobilization techniques to improve movement, reduce inflammation, and relieve discomfort. Chiropractic care is safe, drug-free, and effective for many patients with knee osteoarthritis. By restoring proper function to the knee and surrounding joints, we can often reduce pain and improve your overall quality of life. Which means you can move with greater comfort and confidence.
Drs. Tim and Marciello explain more about how chiropractic care helps joint pain in this short video:
Additional Support Treatments for Knee Osteoarthritis
We also offer supportive therapies to complement chiropractic care, including:
- Corrective exercises: Strengthen the muscles that support your knee
- Physiotherapy: Improve flexibility and stability
- Regenerative medicine: Support tissue repair
- Lifestyle guidance: Help slow joint degeneration and protect long-term mobility
Don’t Let Knee Pain Slow You Down
If you suspect your knee pain could be caused by osteoarthritis, the team at Maragal Medical is here to help. Our personalized, non-invasive treatments are designed to reduce pain, restore mobility, and keep you doing the activities you love.
Don’t let knee pain hold you back. Schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward moving, climbing, and living with ease again.