People don’t realize how much they rely on their knees until they develop a knee-related injury or chronic knee condition. From walking around and standing in place to bending down and climbing stairs, even just one faulty knee can take a huge toll on one’s ability to participate in certain activities and maintain their overall independence.
Throwing pain into the mix, a recurring knee issue can trigger emotional stress, missed sleep, and generally reduce one’s quality of life by just trying to manage the uncomfortable physical sensation.
Already experiencing knee trouble? Don’t fret. As a wellness center, we have multiple services to support your achy knees. Read on to see how our services may be able to help.
Reducing Inflammation
Pain and inflammation often go hand in hand. Typically, the worse the inflammation, the worse the pain, which can easily become a vicious cycle. Swollen tissues can place excess pressure on nearby nerves, creating aches, stiffness, and general discomfort.
Fortunately, there are several recovery services capable of cutting down inflammation. These include a type of cold therapy called cryotherapy, red light therapy, and Normatec compression therapy. By reducing inflammation in and around the knee, one may experience relief of pain and improved mobility.
Helping Mobility and Flexibility
Pain and inflammation can lead to reduced mobility and limited flexibility. And while it might seem counterintuitive, refraining from engaging in physical activity has the potential to make chronic knee pain even worse. The body requires a healthy amount of movement to heal.
Services such as guided mobility stretching and percussion therapy are capable of improving both flexibility and mobility. The goal of these wellness services is to help warm up the muscle tissue, break up tense tissue, encourage smoother joint movements, and support better alignment.
Supporting the Muscles Around the Knee
Knee pain can be worsened or even caused by weak or misaligned muscle tissue surrounding the knee. When the muscles around the knee experience an imbalance, this adds extra stress to the knee itself, plus other tissues and tendons within the vicinity.
Several wellness services, such as assisted mobility stretching and percussion therapy, can help stabilize the muscles around the knee, improve movement mechanics, reduce tissue strain, and enhance joint health to help reduce tension on the kneecaps.
Improving General Wellness
Not only can certain wellness services support the relief of knee pain directly, but they can also provide overall wellness benefits to indirectly support the knee’s healing.
Multiple of our center’s wellness services can provide general benefits, including but not limited to, better sleep, improved blood flow, less stress, reduced muscle tension, and boosted immune system function.
By helping the body operate in a healthier, more balanced manner, the comprehensive benefits of wellness services can facilitate a smoother healing process.
Are you in need of relief from chronic knee pain? Contact Recovery Lab today to book a wellness session. We’d be happy to explore our various services with you to help you determine the right fit for your needs, schedule, and budget.
