Knee Pain

A Message From Scott Runyon, PT, DPT, Owner and Founder of Backcountry Physical Therapy
If you have bad knees that hurt or ache, it’s easy to believe that it’s “just something that comes with age,” “wear and tear,” or that it’s nothing and will go away on its own.
You’re not sure what’s causing the knee pain, but it doesn’t seem to get any better!
If this happens to you, you are not alone; we hear stories like this all the time. Knee pain is, in fact, one of the most common issues we see in our physical therapy clinic.
And when it comes to living with knee pain, everyone we see wants to know the following answers:
“How Come This Is Happening to Me?” Alternatively, “Why Am I Still Suffering From Knee Pain That Worsens After Putting up With It for 6 Months - Sometimes More?”
Does That Describe You?
Have You Ever Experienced Something Similar?
Is This How You Feel as Well?’
If You Have Knee Pain, Here Are 7 More Reasons Why It May Be Lasting Longer Than It Should:
- You expected it to go away, but it didn't.
- You went to the doctor, who told you to rest and take pain relievers, but the pills did nothing but mask the pain, and as soon as they wore off, knee pain stopped you in your tracks again.
- You just accepted it because a family member or friend told you that everyone gets knee pain as they age.
- You had previously sought assistance from other Healthcare Professionals or a Physio, but nothing they said or did seem to help.
- You've tried things like knee braces, but they've done nothing to alleviate your pain.
- You thought resting would be a good idea because you were experiencing severe pain and swelling in your knees, but it still irritates you daily.
- You tried a few 'Youtube' exercises, but they were painful to do and did nothing to alleviate your pain.
If any of these things have happened to you, we’d love to help you by inviting you to schedule a call with one of our Physical Therapists in Colorado Springs to find out what we can do for you.
The fact that you’ve tried any or all of these things is a GOOD THING because knowing what doesn’t work brings you closer to discovering what does!
If you want to get some solid advice over the phone for free, click the link below to book a call with us. The phone call is free, and there is no obligation to book appointments with us after the call. Our goal is to assist you in making the best decision about what to do next.
"How Can I Get Rid of Knee Pain Quickly?"
So, here are four things you can do:
1. First and foremost, you must decide whether or not to seek help – so many people rest for weeks, hoping that the pain will ‘just go away with time,’ only to find that 6 months later, nothing has changed… Alternatively, the pain and swelling worsen.
2. Next, do the RIGHT exercises – one of the best things you can do to help ease your knee pain is to do the right series of progressed exercises – the right exercises given to you by a Physiotherapist will help reduce pain, allow you to move freely again quickly – and ensure that the problems don’t return anytime soon.
3. Avoid sitting in awkward positions; you and I were not designed to sit. When you sit and bend your knees, you put your knees in awkward, unnatural positions that they are not designed to be in for long periods. It would be extremely beneficial if you were given appropriate strengthening exercises for better posture and hands-on treatment to get you active and healthy as soon as possible.
4. Participate in “hands-on” Physical Therapy – Physical Therapy has been shown to help people with knee pain. It’s one of the most common issues we see with our athletes and active adults at Backcountry Physical Therapy. Suppose your knee pain is interfering with your job, preventing you from staying active, threatening your independence and preventing you from spending quality time with family and friends. In that case, Physical Therapy can help you get back to living the life you deserve as soon as possible.
Suppose you’d like to learn more about how the Physical Therapy team at Backcountry Physical Therapy clinics in Colorado Springs can help you live with less knee pain. In that case, we invite you to schedule a completely free, no-obligation, risk-free appointment at one of our clinics.
Note: We offer this free Total Body Diagnostic session to people who are nervous or skeptical about Physical Therapy, unsure of its benefits, or if it is right for them. If this describes you, please begin with a Free Total Body Diagnostic session so that we can work with you to determine what is wrong and what can be done – with no financial risk to you.
So Here’s the Next Question:
"How Can Choosing Backcountry Physical Therapy To See A Physical Therapist Help You Get Rid Of Your Knee Pain - In The Next Few Days?"
Here are a few examples of what our Physical Therapy Team can do for you:
- We can relieve pain and stiffness quickly, often in just a few sessions.
- We can help you figure out what's wrong and get to the bottom of your knee pain once and for all - often within 20 minutes.
- Pain can deplete your energy and limit your ability to be active; we can assist you in sleeping better at night and living with more energy each day.
- We will ensure that your problem is properly "corrected" and "healed," and we will provide you with the ideal set of exercises to hasten your recovery.
- We can help you stop taking all of those painkillers, which are bad for your health in the long run.
- We can help you get through the day without relying on a knee brace to relieve pain.
- We can help you avoid risky knee surgery as well as painful injections.
- We can assist you in avoiding the Doctor's waiting room.
- We can assist you in regaining the quality time with family and friends that knee pain has taken away from you.
- We can help you get back to walking up and down the stairs and getting out and about without being slowed down by dull, aching knee pain.
Basically, the Physical Therapy Team at Backcountry Physical Therapy can help you get back to living life free from daily annoying and chronic knee pain.
If you want to know what it costs – and what availability we have at our clinic in Taylorsville, then just click the button below and complete the short form:
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