What Is Knee Pain?
Knee joint pain can make walking, standing, or even resting uncomfortable. This pain might develop suddenly after an injury or appear gradually from wear and tear. Common knee pain causes include arthritis, ligament injuries, meniscus tears, bursitis, and overuse from repetitive movements. Chronic conditions, like osteoarthritis or inflammatory diseases, can also lead to persistent discomfort. At Metro Spine Pain Centers, we provide expert care to diagnose and treat knee pain effectively. The knee is a weight-bearing joint essential for daily movement. Pain in this area often limits mobility and affects your quality of life. Addressing knee pain early helps prevent further complications and allows for effective treatment. Schedule your consultation with us today at either of our Oxon Hill, Clinton, or Takoma Park, MD practices for immediate help.
How Is Knee Pain Treated?
Our team focuses on how to relieve knee pain by reducing discomfort and improving joint function. The first step often includes lifestyle changes, such as rest, applying ice or heat, and practicing low-impact exercises to strengthen the surrounding muscles. Maintaining a healthy weight can also help reduce stress on the knee. For more severe pain, advanced therapies are available, such as:
- Specialized physical therapy: Techniques like joint mobilization, targeted exercises, and bracing stabilize the joint and restore function.
- Anti-inflammatory medication: Over-the-counter or prescription medications reduce swelling and ease pain.
- Knee injections: Highly effective for addressing pain that doesn't respond to other methods, steroid injections, such as cortisone, and local anesthetic shots provide relief by reducing inflammation. Our team might combine the shots for immediate and extended pain reduction.
- Radiofrequency ablation: This innovative approach uses electrical impulses to temporarily stun or destroy the nerves causing pain, delivering significant knee pain relief for chronic conditions.
What Are the Symptoms of Knee Pain?
Some symptoms of knee joint pain are mild while others may interfere with daily activities. The most common signs of knee pain include:
- Swelling or stiffness in the knee
- Pain when bending, straightening, or putting weight on the joint
- Weakness or instability, making the knee feel like it might give out
- A popping or clicking sound during movement
- Redness or warmth around the joint
- Difficulty walking or climbing stairs
- Sharp, shooting pain or a dull ache that persists
Metro Spine Pain Centers Reviews
The staff is awesome here in Takoma Park, Md. I am already a patient here, but my sister is here now. She had lots of pain after surgery. She was having a difficult time. They helped her with forms everything not making her feel like a burden in the office. Dr Drakes, was step by step getting her necessary things she needs to help her alleviate the pain she is enduring. Always a blessing to me and my sister. Thank you to the Staff and Dr.Drakes.
If it weren’t for Dr. Drake’s treatments—ranging from RFAs, MBBs, and hip injections—I truly believe I wouldn’t have been able to maintain a successful career in the makeup industry for 11 years, until COVID. I suffer from severe back, hip, leg, and arm issues from Degenerative Disk Disease and Neuropathy from chemo due to having Breast Cancer. With his care, he has continued to assist me in maintaining some quality of life as I continue to manage chronic pain.The Pain will never completely go away, but the treatments I’ve received have brought it to a manageable level. I’m incredibly grateful to Dr. Drake and his staff for the exceptional care and support they’ve provided me over the past 15 years.In addition, I would like to thank Dr. Drake and his staff for their understanding and support. At times, they have served as my therapists, providing me with guidance and compassion during some of the most challenging moments of my life.Karen H
He was very kind and helpful asked alot of questions and made alot of recommendations. Great bedside manner!
The receptionists was nice, the lobby was clean and quiet, Dr Drake and his assistant was very understanding, they listen they seem concerned, wait was a little length but not major.
Every time I go to their office they always treat me with respect.They always treat me like I'm family. And I always get the best medical treatment that I deserve when I go there.
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Prevent Further Damage
Our pain management professionals at Metro Spine Pain Centers specialize in providing reliable and effective solutions for knee joint pain. Our team uses advanced techniques to ensure accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments meet each patient's unique needs. We focus on addressing the root cause of your pain while improving your overall joint health for better mobility and long-lasting knee pain relief. Contact us at one of our pain centers in Oxon Hill, Clinton, or Takoma Park, MD to schedule an appointment. Find out how our professional care can help prevent further damage with our most effective knee pain treatments.
