You’re outdoors enjoying the beauty that surrounds you and all of a sudden you get a sharp pain in your knee. You have a hiking trip planned but you’re scared that the pain will return and you don’t want to miss out on enjoying life with your loved ones.
Is your pain lingering even after trying to rest? Maybe it’s a meniscus tear?
What Is a Meniscus Tear?
A meniscus tear is when you encounter an injury to the cartilage in the knee that cushions your joint and acts as a shock absorber. It may inhibit your ability to walk comfortably, cause baker’s cysts, and create a vicious cycle of limiting your physical activity.
Some of the most common symptoms of a meniscus tear include a sharp pain in the knee when walking, stiffness or swelling, difficulty bending or extending the knee, and sensations of locking and clicking.
This injury occurs with forceful rotation or twisting of the knee. It may also be caused by kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs, walking down steep terrain, lifting or pulling heavy objects, and more. As time passes and you start to age, your cartilage may become weaker, making you more prone to injuries.
What to Do If Your Meniscus Tear Won’t Heal on Its Own?
Consult a non-surgical orthopedist if:
- Symptoms persist or are recurring
- Pain is uncomfortable and/or severe
- You hear a clicking in your knee when engaging in daily activities
- You have developed a baker’s cyst
- It’s difficult to perform daily tasks or enjoy activities you love
Looking for Non-Surgical Treatment Options?
We offer an array of different options to help you get back to doing what you love most while helping you avoid invasive surgery and painkillers.
- Shockwave Therapy
- Biological Cell Therapy commonly referred to as Stem Cell Therapy
- Platelet-Rich-Plasma Injections
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
What Should Your Next Steps Be?
You should consult a non-surgical orthopedist. A doctor of osteopathy can help you manage your pain by utilizing cutting edge treatments and by providing a range of non-surgical options that harness your body’s natural healing abilities to address the issue and fix the underlying cause of your pain.
Ensure your body receives the highest standard of care by visiting Asheville Non-Surgical Orthopedics. Call (828) 417-9913 to schedule your consultation today.