Peacock Pain & Injury Clinic

Knee Pain

Understanding Knee Pain

Knee pain is a prevalent issue that can significantly impact your ability to perform everyday activities, from walking and running to sitting and standing. Whether caused by injury, overuse, or an underlying medical condition, knee pain can limit your mobility and reduce your quality of life.

At our clinic, we specialise in diagnosing and treating knee pain to help you regain function and live pain-free.

Types of knee pain

Acute Knee Pain: Sudden onset of pain, often due to injury or trauma.
Chronic Knee Pain: Persistent pain lasting longer than three months, requiring ongoing management.
Referred Knee Pain: Pain originating from another part of the body, such as the hip or lower back, but felt i the knee.
Knee Joint Pain: Pain specifically associated with the knee joint itself.

Common Causes

Injury (ligament, cartilage or muscle)
Overuse and repetitive movements
Muscular imbalances
Degenerative diseases e.g. osteoarthritis

Symptoms

Sharp or Dull Pain: Ranges from intense, stabbing pain to a continuous, dull ache in the knee.
Swelling and Tenderness: Inflammation and sensitivity around the knee joint.
Limited Range of Motion: Difficulty bending or straightening the knee.
Weakness or Instability: Feeling of the knee giving way or being unable to support weight.
Popping or Crunching Noises: Sounds during movement indicating potential cartilage damage or other issues.

Treatment

Hands-on therapy:

joint mobilisations,
soft tissue techniques (such as massage, trigger point therapy, soft tissue release, muscle energy techniques).

Personalised rehabilitation exercises:

areas you specifically need to strengthen or stretch
improving muscle and joint control
sport-specific training

Acupuncture / dry needling
Postural and ergonomic advice

Common Conditions

Osteoarthritis
Ligament Injury (MCL, ACL)
Meniscus Tear
Patellar Tendinitis
Bursitis
Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Knee Pain

Understanding Knee Pain

Types of knee pain

Common Causes

Symptoms

Treatment

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