Knee pain is one of the most widespread, and unfortunately common, sources of pain among adults today. Since the knee is such a complex joint, knee pain can vary from sharp to dull depending on the source of the pain. Knee pain can come from injuries, torn ligaments or cartilage issues as well as medical conditions such as arthritis.
Since there can be so many different sources of knee pain, it can be difficult to list all of the different causes of knee pain. Injuries, including slip and fall injuries are some of the most common causes of knee pain. However, since this joint is used so often, some people develop knee pain from regular wear and tear.
Depending on the cause of the problem, knee pain can vary not only in location but in severity. There are even some serious injuries such as ACL tears that may not even hurt much in the moment they happen.
Other signs and symptoms that can accompany knee pain include:
If you have marked knee swelling, are unable to put any weight on your knee or see an obvious deformity on your leg or knee, then you need to visit doctor right away.
Treatment options for knee pain vary as much as the causes of this pain do. Treatments can vary from rest and icing to surgery and everything in between. However, when that pain from your knee is impacting your quality of life or preventing you from doing the things that you want to do—then it is time to get that pain under control. Here at Principal Spine, we can help you get doctor-prescribed pain management solutions that will actually work and help make your knee pain a thing of the past.
Our pain management doctors are accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call our Carrollton clinic at (972) 316-7270 or our Denton clinic at (940) 222-8943.