Hip & Knee Pain Treatment in Acworth, GA
Your hips and knees play an important role in almost every step you take. When pain or stiffness develops, walking, climbing stairs, exercising, getting out of a chair, and keeping up with everyday activities can become more difficult.
At Lake City Chiropractic, we help patients in Acworth, GA who are dealing with hip and knee pain, limited mobility, and other musculoskeletal concerns.
Your care begins with an evaluation to better understand your symptoms and determine what may be affecting your movement.
What Causes Hip and Knee Pain?
Hip and knee pain can develop after an injury or gradually over time.
Possible contributing factors include:
- Sports injuries
- Muscle strains
- Joint sprains
- Repetitive activity
- Overuse
- Falls
- Muscle weakness
- Limited mobility
- Changes in movement patterns
- Physically demanding activities
- Age-related joint changes
Pain in one area can sometimes affect how you move elsewhere. For example, changing the way you walk because one knee hurts may place additional stress on other parts of the body.
Common Hip and Knee Symptoms
Symptoms may include:
- Pain while walking
- Pain while climbing stairs
- Stiffness
- Limited range of motion
- Muscle weakness
- Difficulty standing from a seated position
- Discomfort during exercise
- Pain after prolonged activity
- Difficulty bending the knee
- Hip discomfort when sitting or lying down
- Changes in the way you walk
How Movement Can Affect the Hips and Knees
Looking Beyond the Area That Hurts
Your hips, knees, ankles, and lower back all work together when you stand and move.
When one area is painful, weak, or not moving well, you may change the way you walk or perform certain activities without realizing it.
An evaluation can help us look at your symptoms along with your movement, strength, mobility, and function.
Hip & Knee Pain Treatment Options
Depending on your condition, your treatment plan may include:
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care may be considered when joint mobility or related musculoskeletal problems are contributing to your symptoms.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy can focus on strength, mobility, flexibility, range of motion, balance, and functional movement.
Therapeutic Exercises
Specific exercises may be used to address weakness, mobility, flexibility, and movement patterns.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Your appointment begins with a conversation about where you are experiencing pain, when it started, and which activities are difficult.
Your evaluation may include looking at strength, range of motion, mobility, balance, and how you perform certain movements.
Based on what we find, we can discuss whether care at Lake City Chiropractic is appropriate and what your treatment may include.
Getting Back to Everyday Movement
The goal of care depends on what hip or knee pain is keeping you from doing.
For one patient, that might mean getting back to running. For another, it may mean walking comfortably, climbing stairs, working without discomfort, or being able to keep up with family.
Your treatment plan should reflect the activities that matter to you.
Why Choose Lake City Chiropractic?
At Lake City Chiropractic, we look at more than the location of your pain.
Our team evaluates how the problem is affecting your movement and function so treatment can be built around your needs. Physical therapy, chiropractic care, and therapeutic exercises may be incorporated when appropriate.
Conditions Treated
Working Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tue: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Wed: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thu: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
Hip & Knee Pain Treatment in Acworth, GA
If hip or knee pain is making it difficult to walk, exercise, work, or stay active, schedule an evaluation at Lake City Chiropractic.
Let us help you understand what may be contributing to your symptoms and what you can do next.