Dr. Kwang Lee Wellness Center · Glendale, CA
Knee Pain Treatment in Glendale, CA: Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Knee pain changes how you walk, climb stairs and exercise, and it often comes from how the hip, foot and knee work together. Dr. Kwang Lee, D.C., L.Ac., treats the knee as part of that chain, using joint care, acupuncture and strengthening to reduce pain and protect the joint.
Problems we see every week
- Knee arthritis: aching, stiffness, swelling
- Pain going up or down stairs
- Runner's knee (pain around the kneecap)
- Meniscus pain with clicking or catching
- Knee that feels unstable or gives way
- Pain after sports or a long walk
What treatment involves
- Examination of the knee plus the hip, ankle and walking pattern
- Joint mobilization and soft-tissue work around the knee
- Acupuncture for pain and swelling
- Strengthening of the hip and thigh muscles that protect the knee
- Advice on footwear, activity and weight, and referral when imaging or an orthopedic opinion is needed
Treatments we use for this problem
- Class 4 Cold Laser (Photobiomodulation)Ligament sprains and muscle strains · Tendonitis and bursitis, including tennis elbow · Neck, lower back and knee pain
- Shockwave Therapy (incl. SoftWave)Tennis elbow, jumper's knee and shoulder tendinopathy · Plantar fasciitis and heel pain · Soft-tissue pain, tightness and restricted mobility
- PhysioMagneto (High-Intensity Electromagnetic Field)Acute and chronic pain, including nerve-related pain · Swelling and inflammation · Joint range of motion and mobility
- Acupuncture, Electro-Acupuncture & CuppingBack, neck, joint, nerve and myofascial pain · Headache and migraine frequency · Stress, tension and poor sleep
- Manual Therapy & Sports MedicineMuscle strains and sports injuries · Scar tissue and adhesions after injury · Tight, overworked muscles and fascia
- Nutrition TherapyFaster recovery from injury and treatment · Chronic inflammation behind pain and degeneration · Which supplements to take, which to avoid, and why
See a doctor or emergency room first if you have
- A knee that locks and cannot straighten
- Large, rapid swelling after an injury
- Inability to bear weight
- Hot, red, swollen knee with fever
Questions patients ask
I have arthritis. Can anything help besides surgery?
Often, yes. Strengthening, joint mobility, acupuncture, activity changes and weight management reduce pain for many people with knee arthritis. Surgery is a later option when these are not enough.
Do you treat sports injuries?
Yes, from kneecap pain to minor ligament and meniscus strains. Significant tears are referred for an orthopedic evaluation.
Do I need an MRI?
Only if examination suggests a problem that would change treatment, such as a significant meniscus or ligament tear. Dr. Lee will tell you if that is the case.
Can I be treated in Korean?
Yes. Dr. Lee sees patients in Korean and English.