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Whether you suffered an injury or have tendinitis or arthritis, you can get relief from knee pain with the cutting-edge treatments provided by Michael Rizkalla, MD, Mahmud Ibrahim, MD, and the team at Revive Spine and Pain Center. Their expertise in advanced physical and interventional medicine and complementary and restorative therapies allow them to create personalized, nonsurgical treatments that safely and effectively ease your pain. Call the office in Marlton, Hamilton Township, East Brunswick and Northfield, New Jersey, or use online booking today to learn about your knee pain treatment options.
Knee Pain Q & A
Why do I have knee pain?
You won’t be surprised to hear that your knees withstand a lot of stress. They bear the full weight of your upper body, absorb shock when your feet hit the ground, and sustain repetitive movement.
These challenges work together to make your knee vulnerable to many painful conditions, and that’s even before you add the impact of aging or sports. The longer you live, the more cumulative stress on your knees leads to tissue degeneration.
Athletes participating in high-demand sports have a higher risk of injuring their ligaments. Any sport that demands moves like pivoting, cutting, or landing on one leg, such as soccer, football, and basketball, significantly increases the stress on your knee.
These conditions most often cause knee pain:
- Arthritis
- Ligament injuries
- Meniscus tears
- Dislocation
- Fractures
- Tendinitis
- Synovitis
- Bursitis
Without treatment, a knee injury can cause chronic joint instability, making it hard to keep up with daily or athletic activities.
Will I have other symptoms with knee pain?
Knee pain could be your only symptom, depending on the underlying problem. You may also experience:
- Inflammation
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Stiffness
- Joint instability
- Clicking or popping
- Limited joint movement
- Locked knee joint
- Pain when placing weight on your knee
If you have severe pain, swelling, joint instability, or can’t bear weight on the knee, you should have your knee evaluated right away to determine if you need repair for a serious injury.
Some knee problems, like a fracture, ligament rupture, or meniscus tear need surgery to ensure they heal properly and regain optimal strength.
What treatments can improve my knee pain?
The Revive Spine and Pain Center team has extensive experience treating knee pain and sports injuries. Their nonsurgical therapies for knee pain include (but aren’t limited to):
- Physical therapy
- Acupuncture
- Medication management
- Hyaluronic acid injections (viscosupplementation)
- Steroid injections
- Bone marrow aspirate concentrate injections
- Ultrasound therapy
- Tenex procedure
- Genicular nerve block
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Medical weight loss
Weight loss significantly relieves the stress on your knees and is especially important if you have knee arthritis.
Revive Spine and Pain Center creates personalized treatments for knee pain that restore your ability to move and participate in your favorite activities. Call the office or book an appointment online today to learn about advanced therapies that ease your knee pain.