Knee Pain Treatment Saanichton | Saanichton Chiropractic

Knee Pain Treatment in Saanichton

Knee pain can stop you running, hiking, skiing or simply taking the stairs. Our chiropractors and athletic therapist assess how your knee, hip and foot work together, treat the injured tissue, and build the strength and control your knee needs to stay healthy.

We see knee injuries from sport, work and everyday life, and we work with athletes at every level, from weekend runners to Pacific FC and the Victoria Grizzlies.

Knee problems we commonly treat

Meniscus and MCL injuries

Pain on the inside or outside of the knee after a twist, sometimes with swelling, catching or a feeling of instability. Many meniscus tears and MCL sprains recover well with a structured rehab plan.

Patellofemoral pain (runner’s knee)

An ache around or behind the kneecap, worse with stairs, squatting, running downhill or sitting for long periods.

Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)

Pain just below the kneecap with jumping, running or squatting. Load management, strengthening and shockwave therapy are effective.

IT band syndrome

Sharp pain on the outside of the knee, typically during running or cycling, often linked to hip strength and training load.

Knee osteoarthritis

Stiffness and aching in the knee, especially after rest. Exercise therapy is one of the most effective treatments, and we’ll help you stay active.

How we treat knee pain

Assessment of the knee, hip, ankle and foot, including how you squat, step and land.
Joint mobilization and soft tissue therapy (ART, Graston) for the knee and the muscles around it.
Shockwave therapy for tendon problems that haven’t settled.
Taping to support the knee while it recovers.
Rehabilitation and return to sport with our athletic therapist: strength, balance and running or sport-specific progressions.

When to get it checked urgently

See a doctor or go to urgent care if your knee locks and won’t straighten, swells up quickly within a few hours of an injury, gives way repeatedly, or you can’t bear weight. These can point to a significant ligament or meniscus tear that may need imaging or a surgical opinion. We’ll refer you if your assessment suggests it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a chiropractor help knee pain?

Yes. Our chiropractors treat the knee and the hip and foot mechanics that load it, using hands-on therapy, taping and exercise. Dr. Mike Hadbavny is a certified sports chiropractor who treats knee injuries in professional athletes.

Do I need surgery for a torn meniscus?

Often not. Research shows many degenerative and some traumatic meniscus tears do as well with exercise-based rehab as with surgery. A knee that locks or can’t straighten is the main exception.

Should I keep running with knee pain?

It depends on the cause and how it responds. Pain that stays mild and settles by the next day is often fine to work through with adjusted training. We’ll give you clear guidelines rather than just telling you to stop.

Read more in our guides to meniscus and MCL injuries and running injuries and load management.