KNEE PAIN TREATMENT IN MEDINA, OHIO

Non-surgical relief for knee pain, instability, stiffness, swelling, and movement limitations.

Knee pain affects mobility, work performance, athletic activity, and daily comfort. Whether your pain is due to osteoarthritis, tendinitis, IT band tightness, patellofemoral dysfunction, or biomechanical misalignment, LiteForce Chiropractic offers conservative treatments designed to restore proper joint function and relieve pain without injections or surgery.

If knee pain is stopping you from walking, climbing stairs, working, or exercising, schedule an evaluation today:

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Knee pain may stem from one or more of the following structures:

  • Bones (femur, tibia, patella)

  • Meniscus cartilage

  • Tendons (quadriceps, patellar, hamstrings)

  • Ligaments (ACL, MCL, LCL, PCL)

  • Bursa (protective fluid sacs)

  • Muscles

  • Nerves

  • Joint capsule

But most knee pain starts with mechanical dysfunction, not structural damage.

Common symptoms we treat:

  • Pain when walking or climbing stairs

  • Knee stiffness or locking

  • Swelling after activity

  • Grinding or creaking sensations

  • Instability or buckling

  • Pain while sitting or standing

  • Difficulty squatting or bending

  • Pain that radiates up or down the leg

Understanding Knee Pain: A Comprehensive Overview

About our clinical approach

Why Knee Pain Happens (Beyond What Orthopedic Clinics Usually Explain)

Most knee pain is biomechanical, meaning it comes from:

  • Foot and ankle misalignment

  • Pelvic rotation

  • Hip weakness

  • Tight quadriceps or hamstrings

  • Poor gait mechanics

  • Overpronation

  • Tight IT band

  • Weak glute support

  • Tibial rotation dysfunction

This is exactly where chiropractic care excels.

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The Biomechanical Chain: Knee Pain Rarely Comes From the Knee Alone

To understand chronic knee pain, we evaluate the entire movement chain:

Foot → Knee → Hip → Pelvis → Spine

A problem anywhere along this chain can overload the knee.

Examples:

  • Fallen arches → knee valgus → medial knee pain

  • Hip weakness → patellar tracking issues → pain under the kneecap

  • Pelvic tilt → uneven weight distribution → knee swelling

  • Tight IT band → lateral knee pain

This approach differs from many orthopedic models that focus primarily on imaging.

Common Knee Conditions We Treat

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

  • Meniscus irritation (non-surgical cases)

  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome

  • Tendinitis (patellar, quadriceps, hamstring)
    Tendinitis Treatment

  • Bursitis

  • Knee osteoarthritis (mild to moderate)

  • Sprains and strains

  • Overuse injuries from sports or work
    Sports Injuries Treatment

  • Nerve-related knee pain

  • Hip or foot dysfunction contributing to knee pain
    Hand and Foot Injuries

Chiropractic Knee Pain Treatment at LiteForce Chiropractic

Your treatment is customized and may include:

2. Hip & Pelvis Alignment Correction

Because hip dysfunction drives many knee problems, we evaluate and correct:

  • Hip rotation

  • Pelvic tilt

  • SI joint alignment

Joint Pain Treatment

4. Cold Laser Therapy for Knee Inflammation

Low-level laser therapy helps reduce pain and swelling around the knee joint.


Cold Laser Therapy

6. Custom Orthotics (When Needed)

Foot misalignment is a major contributor to knee stress. Custom orthotics help reduce excessive pronation or supination and protect the knee.


Custom Orthotics

1. Knee Joint Mobilization & Chiropractic Adjustments

Adjustment targets:

  • Tibiofemoral joint

  • Patellofemoral joint

  • Proximal tibiofibular joint

Benefits:

  • Improved joint mechanics

  • Reduced pressure and friction

  • Enhanced movement quality

3. Soft Tissue Therapy

We release tension in:

  • Quadriceps

  • Hamstrings

  • IT band

  • Calves

  • Hip flexors

This reduces knee strain and improves mobility.

5. Functional Movement Assessment

We analyze:

  • Gait mechanics

  • Squat form

  • Balance

  • Hip and knee coordination

  • Foot stability

This identifies the true mechanical cause of knee pain.

Surgery may be recommended only in cases of:

  • Severe ligament tears

  • Large meniscus tears

  • Major trauma

  • Severe bone-on-bone arthritis

However, most knee pain does not require surgery.

Conservative treatment often provides relief equal to or better than surgery for many conditions.

When Surgery Is — and Is Not — Necessary

Your Knee Pain Evaluation at LiteForce Chiropractic

Step 1 — Detailed Examination
Assessment of joint function, mobility, neurological health, and biomechanics.

Step 2 — Customized Treatment Plan
Combination of chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, laser therapy, and functional retraining.

Step 3 — Movement Restoration
Exercises to improve stability and prevent recurrence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, especially for biomechanical knee pain, alignment issues, tendinitis, and patellofemoral dysfunction.

  • Only if symptoms suggest structural damage. Most knee pain does not require imaging.

  • Yes. Mobilization, soft tissue therapy, and alignment correction can reduce pain and improve function.

  • Many patients experience improvement within a few sessions, depending on cause and severity.

Clinical References

The following sources are provided for general educational purposes and reflect evidence-based information related to knee pain and conservative musculoskeletal care.

References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice or guaranteed outcomes.

LiteForce Chiropractic provides advanced, conservative knee pain treatment for patients throughout Northeast Ohio.

Schedule Your Knee Pain Consultation Today

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Serving Medina, Montville Township, Brunswick, Sharon Township, Valley City, Hinckley, and surrounding areas.