Knee Pain Treatment in Pompano Beach, FL

Palm Aire alone accounts for a large share of the knee pain that walks in from Pompano Beach. Decades of golf on the community's courses, condo stairs and Florida heat produce the classic arthritic knee: stiff in the morning, sore on the stairs, worse after a round. East of I-95 it is the boaters and beach walkers, and the tradespeople who kneel on concrete for a living along the Dixie Highway corridor.

The Lighthouse Point office is five minutes from Atlantic Boulevard and about ten from Palm Aire via Copans Road. Knee patients from Pompano come for the Knee-on-Trac decompression and Class IV laser that make up the Knee Restoration Program, and for a doctor who will look at the X-ray and say plainly whether the program will help. What causes knee pain when you walk, what makes bad knees worse, and what the non-surgical options are, below.

Where it hurts tells the story. Pain along the inside joint line with a catch or a lock points to the meniscus. Deep, achy pain that is worse after sitting and on stairs points to arthritis or the kneecap. Pain below the kneecap in an active person is usually the patellar tendon. Pain on the outside of the knee in a runner or cyclist is often the iliotibial band. The first visit locates the pain precisely, tests the ligaments and the meniscus, and looks at the hip and foot above and below, because knees often pay for problems elsewhere.

Knee-on-Trac unloads the joint. An arthritic knee hurts because the joint surfaces are compressed and the joint is inflamed. Knee-on-Trac applies gentle, controlled distraction to the knee, opening the joint space, drawing in fluid and nutrients and relieving the pressure that drives the pain. It is the core of the Knee Restoration Program, is done seated and fully clothed, and does not hurt. It does not regrow cartilage, and no one here will tell you it does.

Class IV laser and shockwave treat the tissue around the joint. The LightForce Class IV laser reduces inflammation deep in the joint and the surrounding soft tissue. Shockwave therapy on the Chattanooga system is used for the tendon problems, patellar tendinopathy and the quadriceps and hamstring insertions, that do not respond to rest. Together with Knee-on-Trac they cover the joint, the inflammation and the tendons, which is why the program works when a single treatment did not.

Five minutes. From most of Pompano Beach, go north on Federal Highway (US-1); the office is 3320 N. Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point, between Copans Road and Sample Road. From Palm Aire and the west side, take Copans Road east to Federal Highway and turn north. From the beach, cross at Atlantic Boulevard or NE 14th Street.

What could be causing my knee pain when I walk?

The common causes are osteoarthritis (deep ache, stiff after sitting, worse on stairs), a meniscus problem (inside joint-line pain, catching), patellar tracking (pain around or under the kneecap), and tendon irritation in active people. Foot mechanics are often the hidden driver. The first visit locates the pain and tests each of these; Pompano Beach patients usually leave knowing which one they have.

Is climbing stairs bad for your knees?

Going down stairs loads the kneecap with several times your body weight, which is why arthritic and patellar knees hurt most descending. During a flare, minimize stairs and use the rail. Once the knee is calmer, controlled step-ups are good strengthening. For Pompano Beach residents in multi-story buildings near Crystal Lake, the elevator is not cheating during a flare.

What exercises should I avoid if I have knee arthritis?

Deep squats, lunges, running and jumping on hard surfaces, leg extensions with heavy weight, and anything that forces the knee past a comfortable range. Cycling, walking on flat ground, pool exercise and straight-leg raises are usually encouraged. The exact list comes after the exam because a meniscus problem and kneecap arthritis have different no-go movements.

What is the best sitting position for knee pain?

Knees at roughly hip height or slightly below, feet flat, and no more than 30 to 45 minutes without standing up. Low, deep couches and long car rides on Atlantic Boulevard, Copans Road and Federal Highway are the two culprits Pompano Beach patients mention most. Straightening the leg periodically while seated keeps the kneecap from stiffening.

What helps knee pain go away fast?

For a fresh flare: relative rest for a day or two, ice, elevation and keeping the leg gently moving. For lasting relief, find the cause. A kneecap tracking problem, a meniscus irritation and arthritis each have a different fix, and the exam sorts them. Knee-on-Trac and laser take the pressure and the inflammation out of an arthritic joint faster than rest ever does.

How do I get to the office from Pompano Beach?

From Palm Aire, Copans Road east to Federal Highway then north takes about ten minutes; from the beach side, cross at Atlantic Boulevard and head north on Federal for five. Parking is free in front of the building.