Pain in Knee Wilmington, NC

Hip and Knee Pain Relief

Your hips and knees are the largest joints in your body but they differ greatly in function and anatomical makeup. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint, very stable and typically very mobile. The knee, on the other hand, is primarily stabilized with ligaments, such as the commonly injured ACL, or Anterior Cruciate Ligament. You may first notice hip pain in your groin area and it may be associated with a painful clicking or popping sensation. Sometimes patients experience pain on the outside area of the hip, along the outer buttock or upper thigh area, but these symptoms are more likely associated with lumbar spine issues. Our staff at Shoreline PT is highly trained to help you differentiate between the two and provide the correct course of treatment. Knee pain is another very common reason why people visit our clinic each day. In addition to chronic pain, other common symptoms of knee pain include stiffness, swelling, popping, and general instability. Many physical therapy patients also find that it is difficult or even impossible to fully straighten the knee as well. If you are experiencing hip pain or knee pain, contact Shoreline Physical Therapy today to schedule an appointment.

What Are the Common Causes of Hip and Knee Pain?

Although the hip joint is very durable, it can become worn down over time due to age or overuse. As the hip joint becomes more worn down, you are much more likely to experience chronic hip pain or arthritis. Additionally, injuries from falls or accidents can cause fractures of the hip or pelvis. Some other common causes of hip pain include:

  • Bursitis
  • Tendinitis
  • Hip fractures
  • Work injuries
  • Tendon or muscle strain
  • Certain cancers
  • Osteonecrosis
  • And more

Like hip pain, knee pain is often associated with the normal aging process or overuse. Although knee pain can be chronic in nature, it is common to experience knee pain as a result of an injury during work, sporting events, or other recreational activities. These injuries often result in damage to the bony structures that make up the knee joint like the fibula, tibia, and femur or damage to the cartilage and ligaments that stabilize the knee. Other common causes of knee pain include:

  • Arthritis (Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, etc.)
  • Sports injuries
  • Auto accident injuries
  • Bursitis
  • Torn meniscus
  • Ligament Tears (ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL, MPFL)
  • PatelloFemoral Pain (Knee Cap)

How Does Physical Therapy Help Treat Hip and Knee Pain?

If you suffer from ongoing hip or knee pain, or if you have had surgery to reconstruct a ligament, repair a fracture in your hip or knee, or joint replacement, physical therapy can help to reduce your pain while restoring strength and improving your mobility and overall function. Our physical therapists will work closely with you and your doctor to design a treatment plan that fits your individual needs. While surgical intervention may, at times, be the best treatment option, sometimes hip and knee pain may be caused by other factors that will respond favorably to specific movements and exercises prescribed by your physical therapist or athletic trainer. However, when surgery is deemed the most viable option for relief of your hip or knee pain, the highly trained staff at Shoreline PT will be here to help you recover completely!

Our staff will work closely with you to design a physical therapy treatment plan that fits your individual needs. By targeting the root cause of your chronic pain instead of simply treating your symptoms, you can enjoy fast pain relief. While other more invasive treatment methods may call for surgery to relieve your hip and knee pain, physical therapy is a treatment option that is safe and gentle. In fact, many people with hip and knee pain are able to avoid surgical intervention completely when evaluated and treated by our staff at Shoreline Physical Therapy!

Shoreline Physical Therapy Helped Me Progress & Recover With Hands-On Therapy After My Surgery!

After hip surgery, I was thinking I’d be up and around in a week. Not only did these guys keep me physically stable and progressing, they were there during the hard times when my emotional stress was weighing me down as well.

– Dina G.

Learn More About the Benefits of Physical Therapy for Hip and Knee Pain

If you or a loved one is suffering from a debilitating hip or knee injury, or are planning on having surgery to repair their injured hip or knee, the professionals at Shoreline PT are here to help. Contact Shoreline Physical Therapy clinic in Wilmington, NC today for more information or to schedule an appointment.

What causes knee pain?

Your knees are hinge joints that allow for the forward-and-backward motions within the joint.The knee is one of the largest joints in your body, made up of a complex system of bones, tendons, and ligaments. Because of this, the knee can be easily injured due to overexertion or repetitive motions. Additionally, knee pain can be caused due to an underlying ailment. Some of the most common causes of knee pain are sprains, strains, fractures, tears, dislocation, tendinitis, bursitis, and arthritis.”

What can I do to relieve knee pain?

There are some actions you can take on your own to relieve your knee pain, including wearing properly fitted shoes, using hot and cold remedies, stretching, and taking breaks from physical activity when noticing painful flare-ups. However, physical therapy is the best way to find consistent, long-lasting relief for your knee pain. Through manual therapy, strength training, flexibility training, balance training, and pain-specific exercises, physical therapy can get your knees moving comfortably once again.

How do I get rid of knee pain?

Frequently consulting with a physical therapist is the best way to continually manage your knee pain. Having a regular physical therapy checkup ensures that your joints are working at their peak performance. In addition, any problems will be discovered early, preventing the onset of arthritis and joint injury. If you do have arthritis or have had surgery, then a regular physical therapy check-up is especially important, in order to make sure that your knee pain remains at bay.

How do you diagnose knee pain?

Our physical therapists will examine your knee for signs of misalignment or structural damage, in addition to examining your stance, posture, gait, and range of motion. If needed, additional tests (such as x-rays) may be conducted. This will help determine the cause of your knee pain so we can treat it accordingly. After your initial evaluation is complete, your physical therapist will prescribe a physical therapy plan specifically for you, aimed at relieving unnatural stresses and strains, and normalizing your joint function.

Your Next Steps…

  1. Request An Appointment

  2. Receive A Custom Treatment Plan

  3. Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery

  4. Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!

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