Stiff When You Stand Up? Pain Going Up or Down Stairs? Knee Swelling That Comes and Goes? We Can Help.

At Metro Wellness, we help patients find relief from knee pain, stiffness, and joint instability—without injections or surgery. Whether it’s from running, past injuries, arthritis, or just everyday wear and tear, we treat the root cause with natural, hands-on care.

Our licensed chiropractors, physical therapists, and acupuncturists work together using a whole-body approach. We combine chiropractic care, physical therapy, medical massage (by PTs), acupuncture, cupping, muscle scraping (IASTM), and kinesiotaping to relieve pain, improve strength, and restore joint motion—so you can move with confidence again.

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Top 9 Knee Conditions We Treat

  1. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
    Feels like: dull, aching pain around or behind the kneecap—worse with stairs, squatting, or sitting too long
    Caused by: misalignment or tracking issues in the kneecap, often due to weak hip or thigh muscles

  2. Knee Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)
    Feels like: stiffness, swelling, or a deep ache that gets worse with activity
    Caused by: cartilage breakdown and joint inflammation—common with aging or previous injuries

  3. Meniscus Tear
    Feels like: sharp pain, clicking, or locking in the knee
    Caused by: twisting injuries or degenerative wear on the knee’s shock-absorbing cartilage

  4. Ligament Sprain (MCL, ACL, LCL)
    Feels like: instability, swelling, or a popping sensation
    Caused by: sudden stops, pivots, or trauma that overstretch or tear knee ligaments

  5. Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee)
    Feels like: pain below the kneecap, especially with jumping or stair-climbing
    Caused by: overuse of the patellar tendon from running, jumping, or squatting

  6. IT Band Syndrome
    Feels like: sharp pain on the outer knee, especially during running or cycling
    Caused by: a tight iliotibial band rubbing against the knee joint

  7. Bursitis
    Feels like: swelling, tenderness, or warmth in front of or behind the kneecap
    Caused by: inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that cushion the knee joint

  8. Post-Surgical or Post-Injury Rehab
    Feels like: stiffness, weakness, or limited motion after knee surgery or trauma
    Caused by: incomplete rehab or scar tissue limiting mobility and strength

  9. Referred Pain from Hips or Lower Back
    Feels like: deep or inconsistent knee pain not clearly linked to movement
    Caused by: misalignment or nerve irritation in the spine or hip affecting the knee

Our Knee Pain Treatments Include:

  • Chiropractic Adjustments — Improve alignment of the knee, hip, and pelvis

  • Physical Therapy — Strengthen surrounding muscles and improve joint control

  • Medical Massage by Licensed PTs — Release muscle tension and reduce inflammation

  • Cupping Therapy — Improve blood flow and release tight fascia and muscles

  • IASTM (Muscle Scraping) — Break down scar tissue and restore mobility

  • Acupuncture — Reduce pain, swelling, and nerve-related symptoms

  • Kinesiotaping — Support the knee, reduce strain, and improve movement patterns

  • Balance, Gait, and Mobility Retraining — Prevent falls and improve joint function

Medical professional applying a knee brace or tape to a patient's knee during an injury examination.