Athletes and non-athletes alike often suffer from knee pain. Sudden injuries like ligament or soft tissue tears are common causes of knee pain. An achy knee can happen over time, with wear and tear, and you may not notice the problem until it stops you in your tracks. Sore knees are not always caused by typical exercise. It may be something you do often, like walking your dog, Zumba class, or climbing. No matter the way your knee pain began, it is important that you not accept it as the new normal. A sports medicine physician can help to properly diagnose the problem and get you back to living your life fully.
Most knee pain does not require surgery. Even ligament or meniscus tears do not necessarily need surgery. In fact, when part of the meniscus is removed, arthritis is more likely to develop in that area. It is important that your physician discusses all possible options so the treatment plan can be individualized to your goals.
At Remedy Sports and Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Rolnik spends time explaining the problem. She makes her patients aware of both surgical and non-surgical options. She works with the best orthopedic surgeons in the area, so when surgery is the best approach, she refers her patients to the best doctors and facilities.
If standard therapies do not resolve the pain, you could be a candidate for regenerative injections. Also called prolotherapy, this technique involves injecting a solution into multiple locations around the affected area to speed up the healing process. Tendons and ligaments can be slow to heal because their blood supply is limited. By injecting a solution containing an irritant (such as dextrose) and a numbing agent, prolotherapy can stimulate the body to respond with increased blood flow and nutrients. Regenerative injections are a proven technique that has been used for over 40 years.
No matter how serious your knee pain is, set up an appointment at Remedy Sports and Regenerative Medicine right away. Pain is an indicator of an underlying problem that needs to be treated, and if you leave it unaddressed, you may make the problem worse. In addition, our solutions also accommodate hip pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, back pain, joint pain, and more. Get treated as soon as possible so you can get back to the sports and activities you enjoy.
