Knee Pain
Physiotherapy
Central London
What Are Typical Symptoms Of Knee Pain?
Knee pain can present in several ways, including: Aching or Stiffness: Difficulty bending or straightening the knee, especially after periods of inactivity. Sharp Pain: Sudden, intense pain when walking, squatting, or climbing stairs. Swelling: Visible puffiness around the knee, especially after activity. Clicking or Popping Sensations: Feeling or hearing noises during knee movement. Instability: Feeling like the knee might buckle or give way. Reduced Range of Motion: Difficulty fully bending or straightening the knee without discomfort.
What Could Be Causing My Knee Pain?
Knee Osteoarthritis: Wear and tear in the knee joint, leading to stiffness, pain, swelling and difficulty with daily activities. Patellar Tendonitis or Tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee): Inflammation of the tendon connecting the kneecap to the shinbone, often due to overuse. Meniscus Tears: Damage to the cartilage that cushions the knee joint, usually from twisting or sudden movements. Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome): Pain around the kneecap due to overuse. Chondromalacia Patella: Softening or breakdown of the cartilage under the kneecap, causing pain when bending the knee, especially when climbing stairs or sitting for long periods. Ligament Injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL): Damage to the ligaments that stabilise the knee, often caused by sports injuries or falls. Bursitis: Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that cushion the knee joint, typically due to prolonged pressure or overuse.
Treatment Options & How Physiotherapy Can Help:
I offer a variety of treatments tailored to your knee condition. These may include: Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques to provide pain relief, mobilise stiff joints and reduce muscle tension and guarding around the knee. Exercise Therapy: Strengthening and mobility exercises to improve knee stability, support, and overall function. Taping and Bracing: Use of supportive equipment to offload pressure from the painful areas and provide additional stability. Pain Management Techniques: Advice on applying heat or cold to the knee depending on pain levels, information on using knee braces or supports during physical activity, and recommendations for discussing with your GP the best pain relief medication for your situation. Acupuncture/Dry Needling: Targeting trigger points with needles to release tension and improve muscle function around the knee. Lifestyle Modification Techniques: Adapting certain activities, such as reducing high-impact exercises, to minimise knee strain and support long-term recovery.
My 5-Stage Approach takes you from pain relief to long-term prevention, helping you maintain healthy knee function for the future.
