Most cases of knee pain heal on their own, without medical intervention. However, some cases of knee pain are more serious and require medical treatment and advice for a proper and expeditious recovery. If you are experiencing any of the following, it is strongly recommended to seek the care of a knee pain specialist:

• Difficulty walking
• Sudden onset of other symptoms
• Pain that lasts for weeks
• Pressing on the knee doesn’t hurt, as it may indicate another source of pain

The knees play an essential role in our primary modality of mobility: walking. Therefore, when they become injured, it can greatly impede on one’s ability to perform daily activities. This is an obvious impediment to quality of life and is why it is so important to have knee pain evaluated by a medical professional. If treatment is delayed or avoided altogether, a knee injury can develop into further complications. If this occurs, the damage is almost always more severe and more difficult to reverse. Rehabilitation could be as simple as performing certain stretches and exercises, or it may involve a more intensive approach. Regardless of what rehabilitation entails, it is imperative to undergo the proper rehabilitative and management aftercare to ensure a proper and expeditious recovery.

Several different types of injections are used to treat knee pain, including:

• Joint Injections — Joint injections reduce swelling and inflammation, therefore promoting proper healing of ligaments and other soft tissues. They are used to treat knee pain caused by an acute injury, as well as arthritis.

• PRP Injections — PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is a regenerative treatment that stimulates the body’s natural healing ability to restore function to damaged joints. PRP injections have been known to significantly reduce knee pain, working for several months following the initial injection.

Yes, surgery can be avoided in the vast majority of knee pain cases. Surgery is typically used as a last resort when all other treatment options have been exhausted to no avail. There are a variety of different treatments that can provide long-term relief from knee pain, which is beneficial to every patient who wants to avoid surgery. At Specialty Medical Center, we specialize in treating knee pain with non-surgical therapies and work to determine the underlying cause, instead of simply treating the symptoms.

There are a variety of different treatments for knee pain. Some treatments may work better for some people than they do for others, so it is important to have the pain evaluated by a knee pain specialist to ensure that the right treatment plan is prescribed. Different treatments for knee pain include:

• Joint Injections: Joint injections refer to several different injections used to treat the knees, including PRP and trigger point injections.
• Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy aims to relieve pain, help you move better, or strengthen weakened muscles.
• Shockwave Therapy: Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that stimulates natural body healing.
• Laser Therapy: Laser therapy can significantly reduce pain by stimulating nerve regeneration, relaxing muscles, and reducing inflammation.

Regardless of the cause of your knee pain, the board-certified pain specialist at Specialty Medical Center can help. We are experienced in various knee pain treatments and can help you get to the root of the problem. Call us today to book an appointment. We serve patients from Sterling Heights MI, Dearborn MI, Detroit MI, Birmingham MI, Allen Park MI, Warren MI, and BEYOND!