Knee pain is a common complication experienced by many people. Years of wear and tear and injuries are common reasons people develop knee pain, with surgery being the only option for relief and improved function. At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, we believe in providing conservative therapy to avoid aggressive surgery and the risk of further complications.
Southwest Spine and Pain Center is the leading pain clinic in the southwest United States, with four locations across Utah. Our providers are committed to coming up with a correct diagnosis and supplemental treatment for faster, safer, and better treatment results. Knee pain, though common and treated through surgical intervention, can be improved by maintaining muscle strength in the legs.
People who suffer with knee pain are less likely to exercise, because most physical regimens require the function of the knees/legs. If you suffer from knee pain and do not exercise, you run the risk of gaining excess weight and poor muscle tone. In turn, this produces even more knee pain. Most people believe that physical activity will be the factor that increases their pain, when in reality it is the factor that will decrease it.
Physical therapists and doctors alike will agree that building and maintaining strength to the leg muscles will improve stability and function to the knee joint. By doing so, the patient is ultimately reducing the bone-to-bone contact, simultaneously reducing their pain.
If you suffer from knee pain and wish to start a physical therapy regimen, talk to your doctors at Southwest Spine and Pain. We will be able to advise which exercises can help and which exercises are not safe for your health. For more information on knee pain and how Southwest Spine and Pain can help, contact a representative today.
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