Knee Pain Relief

Knee Pain Can Stem from Many Causes

Understanding the root of your knee pain is essential for selecting the most effective treatments and restoring balance in your body. At No Limit Physical Therapy, our team in Bay Ho, San Diego, and Alpine, CA and surrounding areas uses a holistic approach to uncover and treat the source of your discomfort.

Here are some of the most common causes of knee pain:

Arthritis:
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most frequent cause of knee pain. As the cartilage cushioning the knee joint breaks down, it leads to bone-on-bone contact, causing inflammation, stiffness, pain, and restricted movement.

Cartilage Injuries:
Common injuries include meniscus tears and articular cartilage damage. Sudden twisting motions, trauma, or repetitive stress can damage the cartilage, resulting in swelling, locking, or instability in the knee.

Ligament Injuries:
Ligaments stabilize the knee by connecting bone to bone. Injuries to the ACL, MCL, or other ligaments often occur from abrupt stops, pivots, or impact. These injuries frequently lead to pain, swelling, and reduced knee stability.

Tendinitis:
Tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon, often caused by repetitive activity. Sports that involve frequent jumping, landing, or sudden motion—like skiing, cycling, or hurdling—commonly cause patellar tendinitis. This can make simple movements like walking, climbing stairs, or rising from a chair painful and difficult.

Patellar Dislocation:
A sudden twist or directional change can cause the kneecap to slip out of alignment, resulting in acute pain and joint instability.

Sometimes, the knee pain is actually referred pain—a symptom of dysfunction in the hip, foot, or elsewhere in the kinetic chain. That’s why our holistic physical therapists perform a thorough evaluation to pinpoint the true cause.

Take the next step toward lasting relief.
Schedule an appointment with No Limit Physical Therapy in Bay Ho, San Diego, or Alpine, CA today and get back to a pain-free, active lifestyle!

Physical Therapy for Knee Pain Relief in Bay Ho, San Diego and Alpine, CA and Surrounding Areas

At No Limit Physical Therapy, we begin with a comprehensive evaluation that includes a full medical history review and a detailed, hands-on physical assessment. Our holistic physical therapists conduct a focused knee examination to determine the severity of your condition and assess the potential need for surgical intervention. We perform range-of-motion and strength tests to evaluate joint limitations and muscle imbalances that may be contributing to your pain. In addition, we use functional movement screens to analyze movement patterns that could be impacting your knee health.

Gait and balance assessments play a crucial role in our evaluation process. These tests help us detect movement inefficiencies and identify areas that need improvement. Our specialized knee tests assess ligament stability, cartilage integrity, and the mechanics of the kneecap to provide a complete picture of your joint health.

Through our holistic approach, we recognize the body’s interconnected systems. By addressing all contributing factors, we not only relieve knee pain but also support full-body wellness.

Our physical therapists use a variety of evidence-based treatments to address your knee condition, including:

Manual Therapy:
Hands-on techniques like joint mobilization, soft tissue manipulation, and trigger point release are used to relieve pain, restore range of motion, and improve joint function.

Therapeutic Exercises:
We develop custom exercise programs targeting key muscle groups to build strength, enhance flexibility, and increase muscular endurance.

Neuromuscular Re-education:
This method helps retrain your muscles and nervous system to work together more efficiently, improving coordination, motor control, and joint stability.

Gait Activities:
We assess and correct your walking mechanics through targeted gait training, which can significantly enhance mobility and reduce strain on the knee.

Functional Mobility Exercises:
These exercises are designed to improve your ability to perform everyday tasks such as standing, sitting, climbing stairs, and walking with greater ease.

To support recovery beyond the clinic, we create personalized home exercise programs that reinforce your progress, improve strength and balance, and help you return to the activities you love with confidence and comfort.

Reclaim a Pain-Free Life with Help from No Limit Physical Therapy

Let the skilled team at No Limit Physical Therapy support you on your journey toward lasting knee pain relief. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or preparing for surgery, our compassionate physical therapists are here to guide you every step of the way.

Request your appointment today at our mobile physical therapy practice serving Bay Ho, San Diego, Alpine, CA, and surrounding areas—and take the first step toward getting back to the activities you love!