Knee Pain Treatment Oakville
We treat a lot of knee pain at our Oakville Physiotherapy and Chiropractic. Whether the knee pain is the result of a muscular imbalance, strained or torn ligaments, a strained meniscus, or an inflamed tendon, shockwave therapy can help! Our knee specialists use evidence based knee treatment protocols to help all kinds of knee injuries.
Looking for physiotherapy for a knee injury? Vinaya and her Oakville physiotherapy team have the treatment you need. Our physiotherapist treats similar to Dr. Steve and treatment always includes shockwave therapy.
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What Our Patients Are saying
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Dr. Steve is professional and friendly. He explained the cause of knee pain and answered all my concerns about the injury. His assistant and all staff at the clinic are really nice and patient. As a tourist, it is very frustrating to have an injury during the trip. However, they... read more
Bo Zhang
August 7, 2024Dr. Steve is the coolest guy ever. He was so kind and communicative to me. My first experience ever going to a chiropractor and I was very nervous because physical contact makes me anxious. He talked me through everything, asked permission before every position and checked in on my comfort... read more
Katie Chris
February 6, 2025Another great experience, thanks for keeping me going!
Guillaume Grincourt
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My husband and I have been attending the Nottinghill Family Wellness Centre for almost a year now, and we are so pleased. Dr. Jenn is consistently professional, caring and helpful to both of us for our physio well-being. She is a brightness to our day every time we visit. The... read more
Elle S
February 13, 2025Dr.Steve and his team are very professional, focused. I came with severe pain in my knee, and he quickly got to the point, and in three sessions, I have recovered considerably- from not being able to walk and pain to a level of 10/10 in some positions, to being able... read more
Prashant Bhatt
November 7, 2024Dr. Jenn was great to work with. I’d recommend her
Lida Liu
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I would definitely recommend the Nottinghill Family Wellness Centre for anyone in need of chiropractic services. Dr. Steve significantly improved my back posture after two to three sessions; the staff are both friendly and professional, and the atmosphere is very relaxing.
Rick Dong
October 7, 2024Starting seeing Dr Knighton for my frozen shoulder. Using Shockwave therapy along with cupping I am now able to reach over my head and I am pain free for the first time in 3 years. Thank you Dr Steve and all your great staff. I highly recommend!
Susan N (Momsy)
August 7, 2024Love Dr. Steve and the staff. Everyone is great and helpful and efficient and you don’t feel rushed or just a number. They take time to listen to you. Laura (the one with the kind eyes) is just the best. She explains the machines really well and is easy to... read more
Kiran Chauhan
July 7, 2024
What’s the best treatment for patellofemoral pain syndrome?
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome develops from an imbalance in the knee, which is a result of the muscles on the inside of the knee being weaker than the muscles on the outside. Sometimes this imbalance is so apparent that you can see the difference in muscle size! This imbalance can lead to the knee cap ‘translating’ or moving inward. As the kneecap slides medially , it doesn’t track through it’s designated groove properly, causing some friction and irritation felt behind the patella.
Shockwave therapy is the gold standard for patellofemoral pain syndrome and can help in two ways. Firstly, it can help stimulate the muscles on the inside of the knee (specifically, your vastus medialis obliques). Shockwave can help wake up the nerves and ensure there is proper neurological input getting to the muscles.
This is particularly helpful to ensure that the muscles can fully activate during strengthening exercises – which is the most important aspect of recovery for this condition. Secondly, Shockwave Therapy can help alleviate tight muscles on the outside of the leg and restore balance between the muscles to promote proper mechanics of the knee joint.
What is the anatomy of knee pain?
What is the Best Medial Meniscus Treatment in Oakville?
The medial meniscus is a c-shaped cushion that sits between your femur (upper leg bone) and tibia (lower leg bone). This structure helps to support the knee under load, cushions the joint and distributes forces through the knee joint. When the meniscus gets irritated or tears, it can become quite painful. This occurs when the knee rotates on a firmly planted leg. Signs of a meniscus strain includes inability to fully extend the knee, clicking/locking, and pain with going up and down stairs. Our Oakville therapy team typically gets more patients with Medial Meniscus injuries at the beginning of the ski season and when kids go back to indoor soccer or sports played on “bad” turf.
Shockwave Therapy can be very helpful in managing the pain and swelling associated with meniscus strains and tears. There is even one shockwave point that can be applied directly onto the meniscus to help reduce inflammation and promote healing to a structure that already doesn’t get a great amount of blood supply (and therefore is a natural-born self-healer). Stimulating the nerves around the knee, via shockwave, can help limit discomfort and swelling.
Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment in Oakville
Our joints don’t always age as gracefully as we’d like them to. Typically, most people over 50 begin to show arthritis of the knees on an x-ray. For some people that osteoarthritis is completely asymptomatic and they will never experience a day of knee pain in their life.
For other people, knee osteoarthritis can become painful, and that wear and tear on the joints can start to impact quality of life. Dr. Steve has seen some amazing things at our Oakville clinic since we started using a very specific shockwave protocol for “seniors” with moderate to severe knee arthritis.
The knee arthritis shockwave stimulates “angiogenisis” which is a fancy word for making new blood vessels. These new blood vessels help remove inflammation from a painful knee joint and allows the body to transmit more nutrient to the affected tissue, allowing the painful knee to heal!
Osteoarthritis is the narrowing of the joint space in the knee. The cartilage in the knee wears down, and the surfaces of the bone get closer together. Without the normal smooth gliding surface of the cartilage, the knee can become painful. Our knees are weight-bearing joints, so they can get worn down from the walking, running, squatting, and standing that we do every single day. We have two compartments in the knee, one medially (on the inside) and one laterally (on the outside). The medial compartment gets affected most often.
Shockwave can be an amazing tool to manage osteoarthritis! Shockwave Therapy can help draw blood flow into the knee, and therefore help lubricate the joint and decrease some of the pain from the bone-on-bone contact of osteoarthritis.
What are the best at home exercises for knee pain?
Patients with knee pain should get a specific at home workout plan for their specific diagnosis. However, sometimes patients just need some general knee exercises to do at home. Check out the link below and see if these knee exercises are right for you.
What’s best treatment for a knee ligament sprain?
There are 4 main ligaments in the knee; ACL, PCL, LCL, and MCL. For these injuries, shockwave can be a beneficial modality in combination with other manual techniques and exercises. At their worst, these injuries can require surgery and more extensive therapeutic interventions, but when the injuries are less severe they respond well to immediate conservative care.
Shockwave for ligament strains is aimed at controlling swelling, and encouraging healing to the injured ligaments. The MCL and LCL can be stimulated directly with a specific shockwave applicator head, as they can easily be felt on the inside and outside of the knee complex. When the ACL is injured it can often cause a lot of swelling. Shockwave is very effective at limiting the swelling and preventing it from lingering around too long.
Knee Pain FAQS
- What is causing my knee pain?
- What is the best treatment for a medial meniscus injury?
- How do I know that I have a medial meniscus tear?
- How can I treat knee pain?
- When should I see a doctor for knee pain?
- Should I ice or heat knee pain?
- Is shockwave therapy good for knee pain?
- What shoes should I wear for knee pain?
- How long should I rest my knee pain?
- Is physiotherapy good for knee pain?
- Is acupuncture good for knee pain?
- Can a chiropractor treat knee pain?
Multiple things can cause your knee pain but the most common is either an injury to the meniscus or quad tightness.
Shockwave therapy is one of the best treatment services for your medial meniscus injury. It breaks p the scar tissue and inflammation, as well as promotes new blood and healing to the area.
You may know if you have a tear if you have pain on the side of your knees, swelling, your knee locks or gets stuck during movement and difficulty bending the knee. Although, imaging will tell you if you have a medial meniscus tear.
You can treat your knee pain with IFC, shockwave, Graston. HEAT or ICE therapy and rest.
You should see your doctor about your knee pain if it persists over a long period of time with no improvement, even after remedies like rest, ice and the pain continues after medication.
You should always ice an injury because it helps with reducing the inflammation around the injury. If ice does not work then you can try heat.
Yes, shockwave is a great treatment service for knee pain. It helps get deep and break up the inflammation surrounding the injury and promote healing.
You should wear shoes with both heel and arch support. Some form of shoe with a thick base like the ASCIS GT 2000.
Each person is different but you should rest your knee pain till movements that pained you before are more bearable or until your chiropractor or doctor tells you. Around 1-2 weeks depending on severity of injury.
Yes, Physiotherapy is great for knee pain. They will help you get to the root of your pain and help stretch the muscles that are contributing to your knee pain. Hopefully helping relieve the pain you are feeling.
Yes, acupuncture is fantastic for knee pain. It will promote new blood flow to the area which promotes healing. Also, it will help loosen up the muscles surrounding the knee.
Yes, a Chiropractor can treat your knee pain. They will help you resolve your knee pain and come to a diagnosis of what may be causing it.