Common Causes of Knee Pain
Understanding the root cause of your knee pain is essential for effective treatment. Through our comprehensive evaluation, we commonly identify these underlying factors:
- Structural Misalignment: Pelvis and hip imbalances create abnormal knee tracking and chronic joint stress
- Previous Injury Compensation: Old ankle or back injuries force the knee to compensate with altered movement patterns
- Muscle Imbalances: Weak glutes and tight hip flexors place excessive strain on the knee joint structures
- Degenerative Changes: Arthritis and cartilage breakdown create inflammation and limit normal joint function
- Overuse Patterns: Repetitive activities without proper structural support lead to knee pain after exercise
- Biomechanical Dysfunction: Poor movement patterns during walking or running create recurring knee pain cycles
Research shows that evidence from multiple studies indicates chiropractic treatment for knee pain relief is a proven approach.
"I have to admit, I was very skeptical about chiropractors or even visiting one. I had no idea just how long I had been living with pain and discomfort.
I had knee pain in one of my knees from an injury sustained a few years ago, and that pain is nearly gone. I know with further treatment it will completely go away. I must say, it takes the right Doctor to make a believer out of people like me and if you are like me Dr Matt is that man!"
Kevin Morales, Verified Review
"I was experiencing numbness and tingling that seemed to start from my right knee and went up to my lower back and eventually made it to my right ankle. As it kept spreading, I was starting to get nervous that something was seriously wrong.
After getting regular adjustments for even just a month at this point, I have a huge decrease in the amount of radiating pain all through my right side. And the best part is, there is no medication involved."
Mick on the Mic, Verified Review
When Should You Seek Care for Knee Pain?
Don’t let knee pain become your new normal. Our gentle approach prioritizes your comfort throughout treatment. We recommend scheduling your complimentary consultation if you experience:
- Sharp Pain When Walking: Sudden shooting pain that limits your ability to walk normally or climb stairs
- Chronic Morning Stiffness: Knee joint stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes after waking up each day
- Recurring Pain Cycles: Knee ache that temporarily improves but keeps returning with increased intensity
- Activity-Related Discomfort: Knee pain after exercise or physical activity that doesn’t resolve with rest
- Swelling and Inflammation: Persistent knee swelling that interferes with normal joint movement and function
- Limited Range of Motion: Inability to fully bend or straighten your knee without pain or restriction
Our comprehensive evaluation identifies the underlying structural causes of your knee discomfort using safe, advanced diagnostic methods.
"If you're having knee pain, most doctors, chiropractors, MDs, PTs go right to the knee. Tell you to put some ice on your knee, do some stretches, and send you on your way.
What we do is we look at the entire kinetic chain.
A lot of the time we find knee issues are usually due to something either upstream or downstream from the knee. This could be a foot or ankle dysfunction or low back/hip dysfunction that's causing abnormal stress into the knee."
Dr. Matt Westheimer, DC
Structural Chiropractor in Matthews, NC
How Structural Correction Helps knee pain
Get effective relief by targeting the root cause of your knee pain
Restores Proper Joint Alignment
Structural correction addresses pelvic and hip misalignments that create abnormal knee tracking patterns. By correcting these foundational imbalances, we reduce stress on knee joint structures and eliminate compensatory movement patterns causing chronic pain and inflammation.
Improves Biomechanical Function
Our approach optimizes the kinetic chain from foot to spine, ensuring proper weight distribution and movement mechanics. This comprehensive method reduces excessive knee joint stress during daily activities and prevents recurring pain cycles from developing.
Enhances Natural Healing Response
Structural correction removes nerve interference and improves circulation to knee joint tissues. This approach is supported by chiropractic management of knee osteoarthritis resulting in significant improvements in pain and disability scores.
Why Choose Us Over Another Matthews Clinic?
For years, Dr. Matt, DC, has been considered one of the best chiropractors in Matthews NC, for being committed to providing you with an outstanding patient experience.
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About Precision Chiropractic
We’re honored to be Matthews’ most trusted chiropractic practice, conveniently located just south of Highway 485 on Plantation Center Drive, across from Brace Family YMCA off of Weddington Road.
Unlike “crack and go” practices, we specialize in structural correction: finding and fixing the root cause of your issue. With hundreds of five-star reviews from Matthews families, you’ll get thoroughness, not assembly-line care.
Proudly serving Matthews, Weddington, Mint Hill, Indian Trail, Stallings, Charlotte, Ballantyne, Waxhaw, and surrounding communities in Union and Mecklenburg County.
Don't Let Another Day Go By Living With knee pain
Whether you've dealt with discomfort for weeks or years, structural corrective chiropractic restores your body's natural ability to heal and function properly.
Our patients are already pain-free and back to their normal lives — isn't it time you joined them?
