Knee Pain

The knees are among the most active and heavily used joints in the body, which makes them prone to injury, wear-and-tear, and chronic pain. If you are experiencing acute or chronic knee pain, the pain specialists at Centers for Pain Control & Vein Care can help. We provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for musculoskeletal knee pain, arthritis, and other causes of knee discomfort.

Call us at 219-476-7246 or request an appointment online today to start managing your knee pain.

What conditions often cause knee pain?

Because knees bear much of your body weight and handle repeated movements daily, they are vulnerable to both acute injuries and overuse conditions.

Common acute knee injuries include:

• Bone fractures
• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears
• Medial collateral ligament (MCL) tears
• Meniscus cartilage tears
• Patellar (kneecap) instability
• Dislocations
• Iliotibial (IT) band injuries
  
  

Overuse or repetitive strain injuries result from performing the same motions repeatedly over time. Examples include:

• Bursitis (inflammation of the bursae)
• Patellar tendinitis (“jumper’s knee”)
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome (“runner’s knee”)

Chronic knee pain often develops from unresolved acute injuries, overuse conditions, or arthritis, which is the most common cause of long-term knee discomfort.

What kind of arthritis causes knee pain?

Knee pain from arthritis is usually due to degenerative or inflammatory changes in the joint.

• Osteoarthritis: The most common type, osteoarthritis is a wear-and-tear condition. Over time, the cartilage cushioning the bones of the knee wears away, causing bone-on-bone friction, inflammation, stiffness, pain, and reduced mobility.
• Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis: Autoimmune disorders that trigger joint inflammation, potentially affecting knees along with other joints.
• Gout: Caused by uric acid crystal buildup, often resulting in sudden, intense episodes of pain and swelling.
  

What treatments ease knee pain?

Treatment depends on the cause, severity, and duration of knee pain. Our specialists create personalized plans to reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life.

Conservative treatments often include:

• Physical therapy to increase flexibility, strength, and stability
• Rest, ice, or heat therapy
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Bracing or support to protect the joint during recovery
• Therapeutic massage and activity modification
  

Advanced treatments for persistent knee pain include:

• Joint injections: Anti-inflammatory injections provide longer-lasting relief for arthritis pain. Local anesthetic injections can also offer immediate short-term pain reduction.
  
  
• Radiofrequency ablation: A minimally invasive procedure that disrupts the nerves transmitting pain signals, providing longer-term relief.
  
  
• Hip artery embolization: For patients with hip-related pain that contributes to knee discomfort, this procedure reduces inflammation and improves blood flow to targeted areas, helping alleviate referred knee pain.
  

Find Relief from Knee Pain

Whether your knee pain is due to arthritis, injury, or chronic overuse, we offer comprehensive evaluation and treatment using the latest interventional and conservative approaches.

Call us at 219-476-7246 or request an appointment online to get expert knee pain care and start moving comfortably again.