Osgood Schlatter Disease

When we are young and our bodies are developing, there are often weak spots that tend to incur injury more than others. One of these areas is the knee. Just below the knee cap is a major insertion point for many of the muscles of the thigh. When these muscles are overstressed during developmental years, there are changes that cause the bone to either lay more bone down due to the stress or, worse, to actually become inflamed or detach from the bone altogether. This is the main cause of Osgood Schlatter Disease. When caught early this condition is easily managed. Although rare, detachment or avulsion of the tendons from the bone is a possibility. Treatment includes modification of activity, bracing, muscle therapies, and correction of misalignments.

At Green Chiropractic Clinic in San Francisco, Dr. Jacob is the chiropractor with the expertise to properly manage your knee pain and correctly diagnose the presence of Osgood Schlatter disease. If you are experiencing knee pain and are looking for treatment and relief without the use of drugs or surgery, call (415) 82-GREEN today for your consultation.