Care for Knee Pain in Mankato

For patients who suffer from knee pain, Dr. Rignell understands that every step can lead to excruciating results. That discomfort can also lead to further problems, as a patient naturally avoids movement and reduces mobility in response to it.

We take a whole-body approach at Rignell Family Chiropractic, studying how you move as a unit and helping you find relief so you can return to the activities you enjoy. Through gentle adjustments to improve alignment and return movement to your joints, we can help you regain balance and increase your mobility and your quality of life.

Understanding the Spine-Knee Connection

Though your knees aren’t part of your spinal column, they greatly affect how the lower back, pelvis, hips, and ankles move and function. Poor alignment or movement in those areas can place increased stress on the knee, while the nerves in the lower back also control pain and function in the knee joint.

Receiving adjustments at our practice can improve your body’s overall biomechanics, reducing stress on the knee.

How Adjustments Address Your Pain

When the lower back, hip, or pelvis isn’t moving correctly, the knee compensates. This can lead to irritation and wear. Correcting alignment often improves knee symptoms.

Knee pain related to minor injuries, overuse, mild arthritis, and muscles in the knee joint also often responds well to chiropractic care. The earlier we see a patient in the course of the problem, the better the results. In cases of severe structural damage or degeneration, we may need to refer you to an orthopedic specialist.

Hope for Patients With Arthritis

While chiropractic care cannot reverse arthritis, it is excellent at slowing its progression and managing symptoms. Improving joint mechanics reduces stress and inflammation, which reduces the discomfort or pain you may experience.

Our patients enjoy improved mobility and less pain and discomfort as a result of our chiropractic care approach, and their own commitment to receiving consistent adjustments.

Finding Relief Through Chiropractic

During your visits, our chiropractor examines your knee, lower back, pelvis, hips, and ankles to identify contributing areas and support natural healing and better function. How your body responds to treatment will depend largely on the severity, how long you’ve had the condition, and lifestyle factors.

Some patients see relief within a few visits, while others improve more gradually as movement improves. Consistency provides the best results.

Schedule Today for Knee Care

Treating knee pain alone often isn’t enough—looking at the lower back, pelvis, hips, and ankles is also often important. With chiropractic care, we will provide a whole-body approach to achieve more lasting results. Contact us to schedule an appointment today.