Been told your knee pain is arthritis?
A diagnosis like that describes what is happening inside the joint. It does not always describe everything that affects how your knee feels and works day to day. That part is worth assessing.
Calls and texts reach the chiropractor, not a call centre. Texts are usually answered the same day, even between patients.
One appointment. Here is what it covers.
- Your history, including any imaging or reports you bring
- Assessment of the knee and areas that may be relevant to it
- A plain language explanation of what we find
- Treatment on the day where appropriate
- Exercise and practical advice where relevant
Follow-up appointments $90. No packages, no lock-in plans, no paying upfront for future care.
What the diagnosis tells you, and what it does not
If a GP or a scan has identified arthritis or age-related change in your knee, that is real information and we are not here to argue with it. Findings like these are common, and they are part of the picture.
What an image cannot show is how you are moving right now, how much strength and control you have through the hip and thigh, what the foot and ankle below are doing, or what your knee is actually being asked to do each day at work, at the gym or on the stairs at home.
Knee symptoms can have more than one contributing factor. Two people with very similar scan findings can move and feel quite differently. That is the part worth assessing properly.
What may be looked at
Depending on your presentation, the assessment may consider the knee alongside some of the following.
The knee itself
Movement, irritability, swelling, and which specific movements bring your symptoms on.
Hip and thigh strength
Strength and control around the hip and thigh can be relevant to how the knee is loaded, so they are assessed where appropriate.
Foot and ankle
What happens at the foot and ankle may be relevant to how load reaches the knee. Looked at where it is relevant to your presentation.
Balance and proprioception
Balance and joint position sense are sometimes affected after long standing symptoms or a previous injury, and may be assessed where relevant.
How you move
Walking, stairs, squatting or getting out of a chair, depending on which of those actually bothers you.
Training and lifting
If your symptoms relate to sport, gym training or lifting, we may look at how you are loading and moving during those activities.
Your history
Previous injuries or surgery, how long this has been going on, and what has helped or not helped so far.
Everyday demands
Work, standing, walking and the things you actually need the knee to do without thinking about it.
None of these are assumed to be the cause of your symptoms. They are things that may or may not be relevant to you, and what actually applies in your case is worked out during the assessment rather than decided beforehand. If what we find suggests imaging, a GP review or a referral to another practitioner is more appropriate, we will say so.
This page is probably for you if
- You have been told you have arthritis or age-related change, and you want to understand more about how your knee is functioning.
- Your knee has been sore for months and you have been working around it rather than having it assessed.
- Stairs, squatting or getting out of a chair are the movements that bother you most.
- You have had a previous knee injury or surgery and it has never felt quite the same since.
- You are still training or working and want practical advice about what to do with it.
- You would rather understand what is going on than receive the same treatment every visit.
What happens at the first appointment
You will know what we found and what we suggest before you leave.
We listen first
How long the knee has been bothering you, what makes it worse, what you have been told so far, what you have tried, and what you want to get back to doing comfortably.
Assessment
The knee itself, plus the other areas and movements that may be relevant to it. Orthopaedic, neurological and movement testing is used where appropriate. Bring any scans or reports you have.
Explanation in plain language
What we found, how it sits alongside anything you have already been told, and what we think is reasonable to do next. If we are uncertain about something, we will say so.
Treatment where appropriate
Hands-on treatment usually starts the same day where it is appropriate to do so. What is used depends on your presentation rather than a set routine.
Exercise and practical advice
Exercise designed around your presentation and activity level, plus straightforward advice about daily activity, stairs, walking and training where that is relevant to you.
What it costs
Clear pricing, no packages and no paying upfront for future appointments.
Questions people ask
Are you saying my GP or my scan was wrong?
No. A diagnosis of arthritis or age-related change is a legitimate finding and we take it seriously. The assessment here looks at how your knee is currently moving and loading, and what else may be relevant to how it feels day to day. That sits alongside your diagnosis rather than replacing it.
Can chiropractic reverse arthritis or regenerate cartilage?
No. No treatment reverses arthritis or regenerates cartilage, and we would not suggest otherwise. What we can do is assess the knee and the areas that may be relevant to it, explain what we find, and talk through the options honestly.
Do I need a scan or a referral before booking?
No referral is needed for a private appointment. If you have already had imaging, bring the report with you. If the assessment suggests imaging or a GP review would be useful, we will tell you.
What if chiropractic is not appropriate for my knee?
Then we will say so and point you toward what is more appropriate. That does happen, and it is part of a proper assessment.
What does the first appointment cost?
The initial appointment is $140 and covers history, assessment, an explanation of what we find, treatment where appropriate and exercise advice where relevant. Follow-up appointments are $90.
Can I claim through my private health fund?
Yes. Health fund rebates are claimed on the spot via Tyro, so you only pay the gap on the day. Medicare CDM (EPC) referrals are also accepted.
Worth understanding what is going on
Call or text and you will reach the chiropractor directly. New patients are welcome.
49 Bruce St, Bexley NSW 2207 · Get directions
Mobile: 0416 922 566 · Clinic: (02) 9587 3753