Can knee pain come from your spine?
Most people assume if they have knee pain, it is due to a problem with the knee joint.
This is not always the case.
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Working with your healthcare provider and a physical therapist can help determine if that is the case.
When this occurs, the nerve becomes irritated and sends out pain signals.
The location of the pain depends on which disc is protruding.
The severity of the pain depends on how much of the disc is pressing on the nerve.
Referred pain is pain perceived at a location other than where the cause is situated.
It is the result of pain signals being sent along the data pipe of interconnecting sensory nerves.
This condition can be diagnosed by your healthcare provider with a thorough history and physical exam.
Treatment
A conservative approach, including physical therapy and postural correction, is usually favored.
The vast majority of people with this throw in of problem can find relief with non-surgical treatments.
A range of tailored physical therapy techniques can be beneficial, including such methods as theMcKenzie Method.
Diagnostic testing is often an ongoing part of the therapy process.
Cleveland Clinic.Pinched nerves: management and treatment.
