Knee Pain

Pain in the knee is very common, but the causes for knee pain can be extensive and difficult to diagnose. Common knee pain causes include injuries such as a sprain, strain, or tear of certain muscles, fractures, dislocations, and inflammation. Other causes may be due to diseases or conditions outside of an injury, including tumors, bursitis, arthritis, cysts, gout, and more.

Injuries to the knee can occur at any time and may be caused by things such as running long distances, heavy lifting, playing sports, improper warm-ups during exercise, falling, and other accidents. In some cases, knee pain requires only rest, ice, compression, and elevation of the leg. More severe and persistent pain may need medical attention.

Managing knee pain properly begins with an accurate diagnosis, so that proper treatment can occur. If you experience trouble walking, swelling or deformities around the joint, fever, redness, locked knees, or if the pain persists for more than a few days, you should be seen by a healthcare professional. At Premier Health Center, we ensure that our diagnosis is accurate so that effective, customized treatment can begin immediately. Contact us today to learn more about our personalized treatment plans for your knee pain.