Crown Point Knee Pain Doctor

Knee pain can affect people of all ages and all levels of mobility, from young athletes who are injured in sporting accidents to elderly people who suffer a fall or experience arthritis. At Pain Control Associates, LLC, we know that living with knee pain isn’t just inconvenient – it may be distressing, disabling, and incredibly uncomfortable. If you are living with knee pain, our Crown Point knee pain doctor wants to meet with you. We believe that you deserve to live a pain-free life, and we want to help. Call our office today to speak to one of our pain doctors and to learn more about how we can help.

Common Causes of Knee Pain

Knee pain is commonly caused by one of three things, as explained by Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Aging. One of the most common causes of knee pain is the result of a condition related to aging. As people age, wear and stress on the knee, when compounded with health conditions such as arthritis, can lead to severe discomfort, pain, or/and disability. Osteoarthritis is a common source of pain related to aging and refers to a condition where the cartilage in the joint gradually wears away; the risk of osteoarthritis is exacerbated by excess stress on the joint, which could be a result of repeated injury/stress or being overweight. 
• Acute injury. Another common cause of knee pain is acute injury. Acute injuries that may lead to knee pain include sprains and strains, torn ligaments, and torn cartilage – all of which could occur in a car accident, sports accident, workplace accident, slip and fall, or another accident type. 
• Repeated stress. Even if a person does not experience an acute injury, they could repeatedly stress the knee, resulting in tendonitis – which is the inflammation of the tendons that can result from overuse. Tendonitis is often very painful and can cause pain for years if not properly addressed.

Treating Knee Pain

If you are suffering from knee pain, the very first thing that our doctor will do is compile your full medical history and do the correct assessments to determine the precise cause of your knee pain – a critical consideration when pursuing treatment. We may use x-rays, MRIs, CT/CAT scans, and other technologies and strategies, including a physical assessment, to make a correct determination.

Once we understand the cause of your knee pain, we’ll develop a customized treatment plan that’s personalized to you. Treatment options might include recommended lifestyle and behavior changes, physical therapy, the use of over-the-counter or/and prescription medications, and surgery in serious cases. We believe in taking a holistic approach to pain management rather than focusing on your knee alone.

Call Our Crown Point Knee Pain Doctors Today

Living with knee pain at any age can be incredibly disruptive. We know that you are seeking effective solutions to reduce your knee pain and regain mobility. At Pain Control Associates, LLC, our Crown Point knee pain doctors are committed to finding solutions that work and treating our patients with the level of care they deserve. To learn more about our pain management options, please call our office today or connect with us online to learn more.