Knee Pain
Regenerative Medical Group
Regenerative Medicine Specialists and Peptide Therapy Clinic located in Orange, CA and serving all of Orange County.
Knee pain is a common complaint among adults and most often associated with general wear and tear from daily activities like walking, bending, standing and lifting. Bryn J. Henderson, DO, JD. FACPE and the team at Regenerative Medical Group located in Orange, California, and serving all of Orange County, treat the condition using a multidisciplinary and personalized approach for a safe and effective recovery.
Knee Pain
When the structures included in the knee joint, such as ligaments, tendons, bone, and cartilage are affected by any external, environmental, or natural factor, it results in extreme pain in the joint.
What are the different causes of knee pain?
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Ligament Injuries
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Bursitis
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Patellar tendinitis
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Iliotibial syndrome
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Dislocated kneecap
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Arthritis
- The different types of arthritis that can affect the knee are listed as follows:
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Osteoarthritis
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Psoriatic arthritis
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Septic arthritis
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- The different types of arthritis that can affect the knee are listed as follows:
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Fracture (broken bone)
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Baker's cyst
What are the risk factors
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Excess weight
- Lack of muscle flexibility or strength
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Certain sports or occupations including skiing, basketball, construction, farming, etc.
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Previous injuries
What are the symptoms of knee pain?
The affected area on the knee, depending on the cause, whether it be inflammation of the tendon, fracture/ligament injuries, or any type of arthritis, will experience the following symptoms:
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Swelling
- Redness
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Pain tenderness
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Decreased range of motion
- Discoloration
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Stiffness
- Loss in flexibility
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Excess weight
Diagnostic intervention
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Physical inspection by the doctor
- Ultrasound
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X-ray
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MRI
These imaging techniques, and physical examinations, combined with the medical skill and knowledge of our doctors at RMG, will help us to identify the problematic area accurately, analyze the situation and determine the mode of treatment.
Treatment and care
If you feel like you have injured your knee, you should immediately:
Rest & apply ice to the affected area
RMG provides the following:
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PRP, prolotherapy, and other injections to help the affected are
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Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for conditions like tendonitis, which involves:
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Soft-tissue stretching (fascial release)
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Localized isometric contraction-relaxation (muscle energy)
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Positional or facilitative relaxation (counter strain and balanced ligamentous tension)
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Gentle techniques to balance motion in the skull (cranial osteopathy)
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IV infusion therapies involve a combination of vitamins, minerals, and nutrition, which help boost the immune system and lessen pain and inflammation
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Physical rehabilitation in cases that need it, such as fracture, subluxation, or complete dislocation
Our Services
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Annual Physicalmore info
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Brain Trainingmore info
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Immunotherapymore info
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IV Infusion Therapymore info
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Medicare Annual Wellnessmore info
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Medication Therapy Managementmore info
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MSK Injectionmore info
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Neuromuscular Rehabilitationmore info
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Osteopathic Manipulative Treatmentmore info
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Peptide Therapy & Injectionsmore info
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Primary Caremore info
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Virtual Realitymore info
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Low Back Painmore info
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Shoulder Painmore info
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Hip Painmore info
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Knee Painmore info
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Chest Painmore info
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Elbow Painmore info
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Foot & Ankle Painmore info
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapymore info
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NAD+IVmore info
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Neurofeedbackmore info
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DEXA Scanmore info
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SOT Therapymore info