How is Knee pain treated?
There are many different ways to treat knee pain, but the primary goal is to help you avoid surgery longer and to ease your symptoms. Your physician may start with an X-ray to determine health of your knee.
You receive an individualized treatment plan that may involve working with several different specialists, like a nurse practitioner, physical therapist, or massage therapist.
Some different treatment modalities that Zanesville Medical Center uses to address knee pain are:
- Hyaluronic Injections
- Therapeutic massage
- At-home or in-office physical therapy exercises
To support your healing at home, refrain from exercises that stress your knee and follow your physician’s instructions closely.
What is Hyaluronic Injections?
The Hyaluronic Acid used in office is an FDA-approved treatment to help give relief from osteoarthritis. Hyaluronic Acid is normally found in the body's joint tissue and fluid. It acts like a lubricant and shock absorber in the knee joint.