Knee, Ankle and Foot Pain
Understanding Knee, Foot, and Ankle Pain and How Chiropractic and Acupuncture Care at Auckland Wellness Centre Can Help
What Causes Knee, Foot, and Ankle Pain?
Experiencing discomfort in your knees, feet, or ankles? As we age, the likelihood of pain in these lower leg areas increases significantly. Approximately 24 percent of adults suffer from joint issues from the knees down. Symptoms like tenderness, reduced mobility, difficulty walking or bearing weight, and stiffness or swelling in these joints may indicate conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or similar ailments.
Pain in the knees, feet, or ankles that occurs without an injury is often due to increased pressure from weight gain or lifestyle changes. The smaller joints below the knee can easily become strained or misaligned due to these changes, leading to discomfort and pain.
How Can Chiropractic Care Help with Knee, Foot, and Ankle Pain?
Chiropractic care offers an effective approach to managing and relieving pain and swelling in the lower legs. Regular visits to Auckland Wellness Centre provide a safe, non-invasive, and non-addictive alternative to prescription or over-the-counter pain medications.
Our chiropractors utilize gentle, non-invasive techniques known as chiropractic adjustments. These adjustments aim to reduce joint restrictions or misalignments in the spine and other joints, helping to decrease inflammation and enhance the function of the affected joints and the nervous system. By improving joint mobility and nervous system health, chiropractic care can help your body better manage symptoms associated with knee, foot, and ankle pain.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Knee, Foot, and Ankle Pain:
- Alleviation of pain and discomfort
- Reduction of inflammation
- Enhanced range of motion
- Improved flexibility
- Increased muscle tone and strength
How Can Acupuncture Help with Knee, Foot, and Ankle Pain?
Acupuncture is another highly effective treatment for managing pain in the knees, feet, and ankles. This traditional practice involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate healing and restore balance.
At Auckland Wellness Centre, our experienced acupuncturists provide treatments that can help reduce pain and improve mobility in the affected areas. Acupuncture works by promoting blood flow, reducing inflammation, and releasing the body’s natural painkillers, which can significantly alleviate discomfort and enhance healing.
Benefits of Acupuncture for Knee, Foot, and Ankle Pain:
- Pain relief and decreased inflammation
- Enhanced circulation and reduced swelling
- Improved joint mobility and flexibility
- Overall improved function and reduced muscle tension
Comprehensive Care at Auckland Wellness Centre
To determine if chiropractic or acupuncture care is suitable for your condition, the healthcare professionals at Auckland Wellness Centre will conduct a thorough consultation and examination. If necessary, they may refer you for diagnostic imaging, such as X-rays or ultrasound. Based on the results, your chiropractor and acupuncturist might collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physiotherapists or primary care doctors, to provide comprehensive care.
Contact Auckland Wellness Centre to discover how chiropractic and acupuncture care can help manage your knee, foot, and ankle pain, enhancing your overall health and well-being.