Your Guide to Navigating Knee Pain and Preserving Your Active Lifestyle

Common Causes of Knee Pain

  1. Ligament Injuries: Injuries to the ACL, PCL, and other ligaments are common in sports and can result from sudden stops or changes in direction.

  2. Meniscus Tears: The meniscus can be torn during activities that involve twisting, turning, or heavy lifting.

  3. Arthritis: Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis affecting the knee, leading to pain, stiffness, and swelling.

  4. Tendinitis: Overuse can lead to inflammation of the tendons around the knee, especially in runners and cyclists.

  5. Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursae, the small sacs of fluid that cushion the knee joint, can cause pain and swelling.

How Knee Pain Affects an Active Lifestyle

  1. Limited Mobility: Knee pain can restrict your range of motion, making it difficult to perform activities that require bending or squatting.

  2. Reduced Exercise Tolerance: Pain and discomfort can decrease the ability to engage in prolonged physical activity.

  3. Impairment in Sports Performance: Athletes may experience a decline in their performance levels due to pain and instability in the knee.

  4. Difficulty in Everyday Activities: Simple tasks like climbing stairs, walking, or even standing for long periods can become challenging.

  5. Mental and Emotional Impact: Chronic knee pain can lead to frustration, mood changes, and reduced motivation, impacting overall well-being.

Prevention and Management Strategies

  • Strength and Flexibility Training: Exercises to strengthen and stretch the muscles around the knee can help prevent injuries.

  • Proper Sports Techniques: Using correct form and equipment in sports and physical activities can reduce the risk of knee injuries.

  • Weight Management: Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce stress on the knees.

  • Rest and Recovery: Allowing adequate recovery time after strenuous activities is essential.

  • Professional Consultation: Early intervention by our dedicated professionals can lead to better management and treatment of knee conditions.

Knee repair without surgery!

  • Anterior Cruciate and Posterior Cruciate Ligaments

  • Medial and Lateral Collateral Ligaments

  • Medial and Lateral Meniscus

  • Osteoarthritis of the Knee

  • Patellar Tendon Tendinitis (Runners Knee)

  • Osgood-Schlatter  

Patient Testimonial

"I initially found Sarasota sports medicine because I needed a chiropractor. What I discovered was a place that offered so much more than just chiropractic care. I was being treated for not only chronic back problems but a more recent injury to my knee. Dr Kaufman referred me to his associate, Dr Josh who suggested a prolo treatment plan to heal the 2 partial tears I had in my knee. The results have been amazing as I’m almost back to 100% without knee surgery. Dr josh also performed dry needling on my back which is different than acupuncture (which had not worked for me in the past). I felt immediate relief from the tightness I had both in my lower back and shoulder areas. Then I met Heather, the nutritionist on staff who did a food sensitivity test for me and is now coaching me to better health. She’s teaching me how to choose the right foods that are nutritionally dense and avoiding foods that cause belly bloating etc. This place deserves 100 stars!"​

Diane G. - Siesta Key, FL

Fix your knee pain FOR GOOD!

Ready to take the next step towards eliminating your unnecessary pain? Get back to a normal life and book an appointment today!