Living with chronic knee pain in St. Louis MO, can feel like a never-ending struggle. Simple activities—like getting out of bed, standing for long periods, or playing with your kids—can become daily challenges. Many people turn to pain medications for temporary relief, but these only mask the symptoms rather than addressing the root cause of the problem.

At the Back and Knee Center, we take a different approach. Instead of relying on drugs or surgery, we focus on understanding what’s causing your pain and helping your body heal naturally. By improving movement, reducing inflammation, and strengthening the right muscles, we work to correct imbalances that contribute to chronic pain—allowing you to move freely and live pain-free.

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Why Does Chronic Knee Pain Happen?

Knee pain isn’t just something that happens with age—it’s usually a sign that something deeper is going wrong. It often develops due to:

• Cartilage Damage & Arthritis: Conditions like osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease can cause inflammation, stiffness, and pain as cartilage wears down.
• Meniscus Tears & Ligament Injuries: Damage to the knee’s supporting structures, such as the meniscus or ligaments, can lead to persistent pain and instability.
• Joint Stiffness & Inflammation: Over time, wear and tear on the knee can cause swelling and restricted movement, making everyday activities painful.
• Poor Movement Mechanics & Muscle Imbalances: Weak or tight muscles around the knee, improper gait, or bad movement habits can place unnecessary strain on the joint.
• Nerve Irritation (Radiating Pain & Numbness): When nerves around the knee become irritated or compressed, it can lead to discomfort, tingling, or weakness.
• Weak Quadriceps & Hamstrings: Insufficient strength in the muscles that support the knee can contribute to instability, fatigue, and recurring pain.

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A Natural Approach to Pain Relief in St. Louis MO

Instead of just treating symptoms, we focus on improving mobility, reducing inflammation, and strengthening the muscles that support your knee. When the body moves correctly and muscles are working as they should, pain naturally decreases—without the need for medications or risky procedures.

By addressing muscle imbalances, joint stiffness, and movement dysfunction, we help restore function and reduce stress on the knee. Our goal is to help you get back to the activities you love, whether that’s playing with your kids, working comfortably, or simply getting through the day without pain.

If chronic knee pain is holding you back, it’s time to take the first step toward real relief. By correcting the underlying functional issues, we can help you regain strength, flexibility, and mobility—so you can enjoy life without constant pain.

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Getting to the Root Cause of Your Pain

Before we can determine the best treatment for you, we first need to identify the root cause of your pain. Chronic knee pain isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a sign that something deeper is going on. By pinpointing what’s causing your discomfort, we can develop a personalized plan to help you get back to living your life the right way. Our medical team will order imaging as necessary and are always happy to review old imaging with you.

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Knee Pain System

For knee pain, we will help by implementing the following steps:

• Therapy Exercises
• Laser Therapy
• Chiropractic Adjustment
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Lumbar Support Brace
• Spine Decompression
• Platelet Rich Plasma