In this blog, we will get to know how spine problems are the reason for joint pain. Any misalignment in spinal facet joints can cause joint pain. Nerves join the spine and knees. The nerves surrounding the knees are attached to the nerves in your lower back. The disc between these vertebrae can bulge and compress nerves, further creating complications.
How do you know if spinal misalignment causes joint pain?
Swollen joints or morning stiffness can be signs of joint pain caused by conditions that affect nerves surrounding the lower back rather than muscle strain.
When nerves in the second, third, and fourth vertebral levels become irritated or damaged, referred pain is often felt in the knee.
Here are four indications that your knee pain is coming from your spinal condition:
- When you have knee pain and back pain.
- When you have tightness in your hamstring
- When you have hip or quadricep weakness
Treatment and Management of knee pain
If you are experiencing knee pain, it is essential to examine the actual cause before diagnosis. If you experience knee pain too often, it is not an issue but a symptom of a problem elsewhere.
Here are some tips for pain management
- Correct posture: Keep your back, hips, and feet aligned to correct your posture. This will relieve pressure on the nerves and stabilize your lower body.
- Self-care: Keeping a healthy weight, being physically active, and performing daily stretches and exercises can reduce pain.
KKT Treatment
KKT Orthopedic Spine Treatment is a highly successful non-surgical way of treating pain. It gently and painlessly realigns the asymmetrical spine back to its normal position and thus eliminates the pains at various spine levels.
If you have chronic knee pain, schedule an appointment with us to discuss a noninvasive treatment option.