Conservative, Non-Surgical Knee Pain Treatment in Orem, Utah

Is Knee Pain Limiting Your Athletic Performance?

You're not alone — knee conditions are one of the most common orthopedic complaints and can severely impact your ability to walk, exercise, and enjoy life.

At Crest Chiropractic in Orem, Utah, we specialize in non-surgical treatment options for a wide range of knee injuries and conditions — with a particular focus on shockwave therapy for lasting relief and healing.

Why Knee Pain Is Common

The knee is the largest and most complex joint in the body, making it especially vulnerable to injury. While some knee injuries result from direct trauma, most are caused by poor movement mechanics, overuse, or muscular imbalances.

Alarmingly, knee replacements are increasing among younger adults — but conservative care can help prevent surgery and restore function naturally.

Knee Conditions We Treat

At Crest Chiropractic, we treat both acute and chronic knee issues, including:

Tendon Injuries

• Patellar Tendonitis ("Jumper’s Knee")
• Quadriceps Tendonitis
• Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)

These are common in runners, weightlifters, and athletes, causing pain during squats, jumps, or running.

Bursitis of the Knee

Inflammation of the bursa (a fluid-filled sac) can lead to pain and swelling, especially with kneeling or repetitive motion.

Ligament Strains and Sprains

• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Strain
• Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Strain
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Strain
• Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Strain

These injuries are common among football, soccer, and lacrosse players and often result in pain, swelling, and instability.

Knee Osteoarthritis

Degeneration of the cartilage in the knee joint causes stiffness, pain, and reduced mobility — often in adults with a history of injury or aging joints.

Post-Surgical and Post-Injury Scar Tissue

Scar tissue can restrict movement, create chronic pain, and hinder recovery. Shockwave therapy is especially effective in helping remodel and reduce scar tissue in the knee region.

Shockwave Therapy: A Non-Invasive, Drug-Free Solution

Shockwave therapy is a cutting-edge, non-surgical treatment that promotes healing in tendons, ligaments, fascia, and inflamed tissues. This therapy uses sound waves to target areas of pain and inflammation in the knee. This treatment has been shown to be remarkable in its ability to provide healing and pain relief for the knee.

How It Works:

• Increases blood flow to injured areas
• Breaks down adhesions and calcifications
• Stimulates collagen production and cellular repair
• Reduces chronic inflammation and pain

The key principle of shockwave therapy is in its ability to stimulate the body's natural healing process. A small amount of microtrauma occurs due to the sound waves that are transmitted into the tissue: this in turn encourages blood flow, the recruitment of pro-healing factors, and release of natural pain relievers. This makes shockwave therapy ideal for conditions like patellar tendonitis, quadriceps tendonitis, IT band syndrome, knee bursitis, ligament injuries, and knee osteoarthritis.

Benefits of shockwave therapy include: it is non-invasive and does not include risks of surgery, there is no downtime - patients can resume normal daily activities after treatment, majority of patients report significant pain relief even just after the first session, improved joint range of motion and the therapy is safe and effective.

Chiropractic Care

Knee pain can come from more than just the knee. Often, the surrounding joints - hips, ankles, and even the lower back - affect how your knee moves and bears weight. At Crest Chiropractic in Orem, we take a whole body approach to identify exactly what's causing your knee pain.

When we assess knee pain, we evaluate: joint alignment of the spine, pelvis, hips, knees, and ankles; muscle imbalances; gait mechanics; old injuries or compensations; foot posture and arch support (flat feet, high arches, over-pronation).

Gentle chiropractic adjustments to the spine, hips, knees and ankles can restore healthy movement and reduce stress on the knee.

Patient Success Story

"I am a runner who 4 years ago had terrible knee pain. Turned out it was arthritis. Naturally I could not run anymore and knee pain became a constant companion. I met Dr. Mattila a few months ago in a personal setting. He encouraged me to come in to see him about my knee pain. I had never tried a chiropractor before, believing it would not work on my knee. I was wrong. It took seven minutes of Shockwave therapy, expertly applied by Dr. Mattila, and my knee felt worlds better. For the first time in 4 years I ran up the stairs two at a time and was able to jog a few steps with minimal pain. Dr. Mattila came up with a plan to help me with my tight back, ankle and knee. Not just adjustments either but a complete plan including home exercise to build and strengthen my problem areas. I could not believe how affordable it was for the whole 8 session plan. I know results like mine are not a guarantee but for the price I can't think of a single reason why anyone should hesitate. Do yourself a favor, call before this secret gets out and you have to wait weeks before you can get an appointment." - Phil M.

Why Choose Crest Chiropractic in Orem, Utah?

At Crest Chiropractic Orem Utah, we offer personalized treatment plans for knee pain that combine shockwave therapy with chiropractic care, mobility work, and corrective exercises to promote long-term healing.

If you're dealing with ongoing knee pain, don’t wait for it to worsen. Early conservative treatment can prevent surgery and help you return to doing what you love — pain-free.

Schedule your New Patient Appointment today by clicking here, or call us directly at 801-701-8100.

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