Knee Pain Treatment Specialist in Sterling Heights, and Dearborn, MI
Knee pain is a common symptom in people of all ages. It may start suddenly, often after an injury or exercise. Some of the most common problems are sprained ligaments, meniscus tears, tendinitis, and a runner’s knee. Get trusted and comprehensive diagnosis and care from board-certified doctors at Specialty Medical Center. For more information, contact us today or schedule an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you in Sterling Heights, MI and Dearborn, MI.




Table of Contents:
What can cause knee pain without injury?
How do I know if my knee pain is serious?
When should I go to a doctor for my knee pain?
How can my doctor treat knee pain?
The knees are incredibly important joints that allow us to walk, run, swim, and jump without a second thought. They are the biggest joints in the human body, although this is sometimes incorrectly attributed to the hips due to the size of the bones involved (femur and pelvis). The knee joint comprises several bones, ligaments, tendons and cartilages that work together to enable its smooth function. If any one of these components becomes damaged-either due to illness or injury-the joint does not function properly and often exhibits physical symptoms, such as pain.
Although injuries are one of the most common causes, knee pain can also be the result of non-injury-related causes, such as:
• Arthritis: Even without a fall or injury, both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis can cause severe knee pain. Osteoarthritis is commonly associated with the pain and swelling that continues with age. Joints are not indestructible, and the structure of each one naturally wears down over time. On the other hand, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disorder that also causes joints to swell and become inflamed. Those whose knee pain is caused by RA might also have pain in other joints.
• A Tear: A common misconception is that tears are associated with a traumatic injury. Many ligament and meniscus tears may be caused by an injury, but this is not always the case. Wear and tear over time can also cause tears within the knee, which can cause a great deal of pain.
• Bursitis: Affecting both athletes and non-athletes alike, bursitis usually stems from overuse. This can occur when the tiny cushions within the knee become inflamed. Normally, these cushions protect the bones within the joint from rubbing against each other, however, when inflamed, can cause pain that can be long and dull, or fast and sharp.
• Tendonitis: Also occurring from overuse, tendonitis in the knee (nicknamed jumper’s knee’) can be felt over time, even without having suffered a traumatic injury. Tendonitis pain, however, usually only occurs when physically active, and typically does not present itself during periods of rest. Knee pain is often localized to under the kneecap, or patella.
Knee pain may be serious if:
• Your knee is swollen
• Your knee is “locked” and cannot be straightened
• Your knee feels unstable, or you felt a pop
• You have significant weakness when straightening your knee
• You have significant difficulty walking
The following signs and symptoms can be indicative of a serious problem and should be addressed by a doctor as soon as possible:
• Deformity of the joint
• Difficulty walking
• Inability to hold weight
• Knee instability
• Less sensation in the knee
• Long-term pain or discomfort
• Pain that interferes with daily activities
• Pain that affects sleep
• Redness or swelling around the joint
• Reduced range of motion
Doctors can treat knee pain in a variety of different ways. With the many medical and technological advancements, new therapies and procedures have become available that do not rely on surgery or medications to deal with pain. This is largely because both surgery and drugs can cause more problems than they resolve, which is why both doctors and patients are looking for more natural ways to conquer their pain. A few of these innovative medical therapies include HA injections and PRP therapy, which are developed from substances that naturally occur in the body. More hands-on treatment options include massage therapy and physical therapy, which both work their magic by stimulating the body’s muscles and soft tissues to rebuild strength and remove pain. Both massage and physical therapy are nonsurgical and nonpharmacological (drug-free).
If you are experiencing knee pain and do not want to mask it with pain relievers or risk worsening it with surgery, come to Specialty Medical Center today. Our kind and compassionate professionals are experienced in getting to the root of the problem for effective and long-term relief of pain. Visit us online or simply call us to book an appointment. We serve patients from Sterling Heights MI, Dearborn MI, Detroit MI, Birmingham MI, Allen Park MI, Warren MI, and BEYOND!

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Additional Services You May Need
▸ Ablations
▸ Epidurals
▸ Facet Blocks
▸ Steroid Injections
▸ Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
▸ Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMC)
▸ Neurosurgery
▸ Spinal Disc Herniations
▸ Sacroiliac Joint Pain
▸ Nerve Pain Stimulation
▸ Orthopedics
▸ Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL)
▸ Osteoarthritis
▸ Foot and Ankle
▸ Non-Union Fractures
▸ Physical Therapy
▸ Shockwave Therapy
▸ Laser Therapy
▸ Chronic Pain
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▸ Shoulder Arthritis
▸ Knee Pain
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▸ Neck Pain
▸ Back Pain
▸ Elbow Pain
▸ Sciatica
▸ Fibromyalgia
▸ Musculoskeletal Pain
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▸ Work Injuries