Knee Pain and How Chiropractic Care Can Help
The knee is a hinge joint caught between the hip above and the ankle below — and it pays the price when either end of the chain isn’t doing its job. Poor hip mechanics alter how the knee tracks. Reduced ankle mobility changes how load is absorbed. Weakness in the gluteal muscles increases the rotational stress on the knee joint. Treating knee pain in isolation, without addressing these relationships, is one of the main reasons it keeps coming back.
At Barefoot Health Co, we assess knee pain within the context of the full lower kinetic chain — looking at foot mechanics, ankle mobility, knee joint function, hip mechanics and lumbar spine contribution. Treatment is targeted to the specific drivers of your knee pain: chiropractic adjustment and mobilisation to restore joint movement, dry needling and soft tissue release for the muscular dysfunction, cold laser therapy for rapid and evidence-supported inflammation reduction, and a home rehabilitation program via Physitrack to address the muscle imbalances sustaining the problem.
What we commonly treat
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a chiropractor treat knee pain?
Yes. Chiropractic combined with targeted rehabilitation addresses the joint mechanics and muscular dysfunction driving most knee pain presentations. Where surgical assessment is warranted — for significant ligament tears or severe osteoarthritis — we will advise you accordingly.
What is patellofemoral pain syndrome?
Patellofemoral pain syndrome — commonly called runner’s knee — is pain at the front of the knee around the kneecap, typically worsened by running, squatting, climbing stairs or sitting for prolonged periods. It results from altered tracking of the patella in the femoral groove, usually driven by hip weakness and poor lower limb biomechanics.
Can chiropractic help knee osteoarthritis?
Yes. Even in the presence of osteoarthritic change, improving joint mechanics, reducing inflammation and building muscular support can meaningfully reduce pain and improve function. We will give you an honest picture of what is achievable for your specific presentation.
