Extremities & Joints
Knee Pain
Pain at the knee, which frequently reflects what the hip, ankle and foot are doing.
The knee is largely a hinge caught between the hip and the foot, so knee complaints are evaluated with those in view rather than looking at the knee in isolation.
Pain may come from the joint surfaces, a tendon or ligament, or from mechanics further up or down the leg that are placing extra strain on the knee.
Why this matters
Stairs, kneeling, squatting, and walking downhill are the usual difficulties. These activities place higher load through the knee than flat, level walking does.
Understanding what movements aggravate the knee helps identify whether the issue is coming from the knee itself or from how it is being loaded from above and below.
The brain & nervous-system connection
Where the nervous system fits in
Knee control during single-leg loading depends on balance and muscle timing as much as on strength. Poor coordination at the hip or ankle can increase strain at the knee.
This is why an evaluation of knee pain often includes watching how a person balances, squats, and steps, not only examining the joint at rest.
What we look at
We look for patterns, not a single test
- Detailed health history and consultation
- NeuroInfiniti Stress Response Evaluation
- Posture and movement
- Balance and coordination testing
- Eye movement or neurological screening when appropriate
- Grip or motor-function testing when appropriate
- Palpation and spinal function
- Other examination procedures based on the individual
Not every person receives every test. What we perform depends on your history, your age and what the examination shows as we go.
Scope of care
What this does — and doesn't — mean
What we do
- • We evaluate chiropractic and musculoskeletal function.
- • We look at nervous-system-related functional findings that fall within our scope.
- • We assess movement, balance and coordination findings.
- • We measure stress-response patterns with the NeuroInfiniti evaluation.
- • We make individualized chiropractic care recommendations and re-measure over time.
What we don't claim
- • We do not diagnose, treat or cure diseases.
- • Chiropractic care is not a treatment for dementia, Alzheimer's disease or other neurological diseases.
- • Chiropractic care is not a replacement for medical care, testing or medication.
- • No outcome is promised. Results vary from person to person.
Common questions
- Will I be adjusted on the first visit?
- Generally no. The first visit is an evaluation visit. Dr. Geran reviews the findings and makes recommendations at the follow-up visit.
- Do I need imaging before I come in?
- Not usually. If your history or examination suggests imaging is needed, we will say so and help arrange the right next step.
When medical evaluation may be needed
Some symptoms need medical evaluation first. If anything in your history or examination suggests that, we will say so and help point you in the right direction.
Related at Foothills Chiropractic
- Joint Pain & Staying Active — Shoulders, hips, knees, ankles — extremity function matters as much as the spine.
- Achilles Tendinopathy — Pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon, usually load-related.
- Ankle Instability — A repeatedly rolling or unreliable ankle, usually following earlier sprains.
- Ankle Pain — Pain or restriction at the ankle, often after an old injury.
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