Knee Pain Treatment in Lynnwood, WA
Knee pain can low‑key wreck your day, whether it hits on the stairs, at work, or halfway through a workout. From sports injuries to chronic arthritis, chiropractic treatment helps restoring mobility, and easing pain.
At Alderwood Back and Neck Pain in Lynnwood, WA, Dr. Darcy Szigety, DC provides non‑invasive, medication‑free care that looks for why the knee is hurting, not just where. His approach blends detailed exams, posture and movement checks, and conservative chiropractic care to help your joints, muscles, and nervous system work together better.
If knee pain is slowing you down, booking an evaluation is the first step to a clear, personalized plan.
Call 4257756767 to schedule your complimentary consultation.
What Knee Pain Can Look Like
- Knee pain can be sharp, dull, stiff, or only show up with stairs or running.
- Can make daily movements like standing up, walking, or playing with kids tougher.
- Knees often hurt because hips or ankles aren’t moving well.
- Dr. Szigety watches how you move in real life—walking, squatting, functional motion.
- Focus is helping you move confidently without worrying your knee will give out.
How Knee Pain Is Evaluated
- Dr. Darcy treats knees, sports injuries, and extremities—not just spine issues.
- His sports background helps him understand joint mechanics and movement patterns.
- Evaluation includes:
- When the pain started
- What makes it better or worse
- Work, sports, and daily habits
- When the pain started
- Checks mobility in the knee, hips, and low back.
- Reviews muscle tightness/weakness, posture, and balance.
- Build a personalized plan—no one-size-fits-all approach.
- Adjust techniques and visit frequency as you improve.
Causes of Knee Pain
Knee pain usually is not just “old age” or “I stepped wrong once.” In Dr. Szigety’s world, pain tends to come from multiple factors stacking over time. Common contributors he sees with active and everyday patients include:
- Overuse, repetitive motions, or sports that load the knee the same way over and over
- Old sprains or strains that never fully recovered
- General joint irritation or early arthritic and degenerative changes
- Tight or weak muscles in the quads, hamstrings, hips, or calves that throw off mechanics
- Alignment and posture issues higher up in the spine or pelvis that push extra stress into the knees
- Previous injuries from car accidents or sports that changed how you walk or stand
The job of the exam is to figure out which of these are actually in play for you, instead of guessing or blaming it all on “wear and tear.”
How does treatment plan look like
Knee pain treatment at Alderwood Back and Neck Pain is built around conservative, step‑by‑step care. After your history and exam, Dr. Darcy explains what he thinks is driving the pain, then lays out a plan that usually blends hands-on care, movement work, and simple lifestyle tweaks.
Based on his general treatment approach, you can expect a mix of chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and rehab. He may adjust related areas like the hips, pelvis, low back, or ankles using Diversified technique, drop‑table, or gentle tools such as an Activator‑style instrument or ArthroStim‑type adjuster, depending on what your body can handle. Soft tissue work (massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy) helps calm tight quads, hamstrings, and calf muscles.
As things improve, he layers in therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation to build stability and control, plus practical coaching on activity, footwear, and posture so you are not undoing your progress every day. Heat, cold, cryotherapy, and Class IV laser may be added when appropriate to support healing and comfort.
Common Symptoms Of Knee Pain
You might be dealing with knee issues if you notice:
- Achy, sore, or sharp pain in or around the knee
- Stiffness after sitting, driving, or watching a game
- Pain with stairs, squats, or getting up from the floor
- Clicking, popping, or catching sensations
- Swelling or a sense of warmth around the joint
- Feeling like the knee might “give out” or is not fully trusted
- Discomfort that limits walking, working out, or standing at your job
A focused exam helps sort out whether the main driver is joint irritation, soft tissue strain, or a mix linked to how the rest of your body is moving.
What to Expect During Chiropractic Sessions
Your first visit is mostly about figuring out what is going on. Dr. Darcy starts with a detailed history: when the knee started hurting, whether it is more acute or chronic, what makes it flare up, what you do for work, and what your day looks like.
Then he performs a physical exam. That can include orthopedic tests, neurological checks, range‑of‑motion and functional testing, and assessment of posture, alignment, and muscle tone. He relies heavily on palpation, feeling each area to tell what is normal and what is not. X‑rays may be taken if needed to look at joint spacing and rule out red flags. If your progress is not where it should be or something more serious is suspected, he can refer out for an MRI and co‑manage with pain management or orthopedic specialists.
After reviewing everything, he explains the findings in simple language and walks you through your plan.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Knee Pain
Chiropractic care hits different when it comes to knee pain, serving up a mix of comfort and function:
- Natural pain relief: Eases that annoying ache without jumping straight to meds or surgery.
- Better joint flow: Helps your knee move the way it’s supposed to—whether you’re walking, running, or just standing around vibing.
- Less inflammation: Calms down swelling and irritation so your knee can actually heal instead of staying angry.
- Stronger support: Builds up the muscles around your knee, keeping things stable when you’re on the move.
- Whole-body alignment: Looks beyond just the knee, syncing things up with your posture and spine for overall balance.
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