Chiropractor for Knee Pain in Toowoomba
Chiropractors treat knee pain through joint mobilisation, soft-tissue therapy, biomechanical assessment, and rehabilitation exercises addressing the knee and related structures.
Toowoomba Clinic for Spine Related Disorders
Pellow Family Chiropractic
Rogers Chiropractic Clinic
HealthGuard Wellness
Hodal Chiropractic Clinic
Somerset Chiropractic
Richard Keith - Chiropractor - Newtown
Get Mobile Chiropractic Toowoomba
Hipsportspine Physiotherapy
Murray Chiropractic
Parkinson Chiropractic & Musculoskeletal Centre
Brent Von Blanckensee Chiropractic
Dr Sean Eastwood Chiropractic / Kinesiology
About Knee Pain
Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in Australia, affecting people across all age groups and activity levels. The knee is a complex hinge joint that bears significant load during daily activities and is vulnerable to both acute injuries and degenerative conditions. Common causes of knee pain include patellofemoral syndrome, meniscus injuries, ligament sprains, IT band syndrome, osteoarthritis, and referred pain from the hip or lower back. While many people do not immediately think of a chiropractor for knee pain, chiropractic care offers an effective, whole-body approach to diagnosis and treatment. Your chiropractor will perform a comprehensive assessment of the knee joint, as well as the hip, pelvis, ankle, and lumbar spine, because dysfunction in these areas can directly contribute to knee symptoms. Treatment may include knee joint mobilisation, patellar tracking correction, soft-tissue therapy targeting the quadriceps, hamstrings, and IT band, and adjustments to the pelvis or lumbar spine if contributing factors are identified. Rehabilitation exercises focusing on quadriceps strengthening, hip stability, and proprioception are typically prescribed alongside manual therapy. Research in the Journal of Athletic Training supports manual therapy combined with exercise for patellofemoral pain syndrome. Your chiropractor may also assess your footwear, gait, and training load to identify and modify contributing factors. For suspected structural injuries such as ACL tears or significant meniscal damage, your chiropractor will refer for imaging and orthopaedic consultation.
Knee Pain FAQs
Can a chiropractor treat knee pain?
Yes. Chiropractors are trained in the assessment and treatment of all musculoskeletal joints, including the knee. They can treat conditions like patellofemoral syndrome, IT band syndrome, and knee osteoarthritis using mobilisation, soft-tissue therapy, and rehabilitation exercises.
Will a chiropractor crack my knee?
Chiropractors may use gentle mobilisation techniques on the knee joint, which can sometimes produce a popping sound similar to cracking knuckles. This is simply gas being released from the joint fluid and is not harmful. Many knee treatments focus on soft-tissue work and exercise rather than joint manipulation.
Could my knee pain be caused by my hip or back?
Absolutely. Dysfunction in the hip, pelvis, or lumbar spine can alter your biomechanics and place abnormal stress on the knee. This is why chiropractors assess the entire kinetic chain rather than just the painful joint. Addressing these upstream issues often resolves persistent knee pain.