Chronic Knee Pain Treatment in Branson, Missouri

Tired of Living With Knee Pain?

If every step reminds you that your knee hurts, you're not alone.
 

Maybe your knee aches when you walk, climb stairs, get out of a chair, play golf, hike, exercise, or even sleep at night. Maybe you've been told it's "just arthritis" and that your only options are medications, injections, or surgery.
 

The good news is that many cases of chronic knee pain respond well to conservative treatment.
 

At Thrive Chiropractic & Functional Health, we help active adults find lasting relief through a combination of chiropractic care, Shockwave Therapy, rehabilitation exercises, and movement-based treatment plans designed to address the source of the problem—not just the symptoms.

What Causes Chronic Knee Pain?

Chronic knee pain is often caused by damage, degeneration, irritation, or overload of the tissues surrounding the knee.

Common causes include:

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Knee Osteoarthritis

Wear and tear of the cartilage inside the knee joint.

Common symptoms:

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• Pain with walking

• Stiffness after sitting

• Difficulty with stairs

• Swelling

• Reduced range of motion

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Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper's Knee)

Pain at the tendon below the kneecap.

Common symptoms:

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• Pain when squatting

• Pain during jumping

• Pain with running

• Tenderness below the kneecap

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Quadriceps Tendinopathy

Pain at the tendon above the kneecap.

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Common symptoms:

• Pain when climbing stairs

• Pain when standing from a chair

• Pain during exercise

Meniscus Injuries

The meniscus acts as a shock absorber inside the knee.

Common symptoms:

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• Clicking

• Locking

• Catching

• Pain with twisting

Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome

Common in runners, hikers, and active adults.

Symptoms include:

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• Pain on the outside of the knee

• Pain during running

• Pain going downhill

Pes Anserine Bursitis

Pain located on the inside of the knee below the joint line.

Symptoms include:

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• Tenderness

• Pain walking

• Pain climbing stairs