Patellofemoral Arthralgia and Chondromalacia Patellae

The patella, commonly known as the knee cap, is a strangely shaped bone that helps complete the knee joint. It is hung from above by soft tissue that attaches to the thigh bone, or femur. While experiencing this condition, one usually experiences pain at the top from of their knee which is worse when using stairs or sitting for long periods of time. The pain is sometimes associated with clicking or popping sounds especially when the knee is fully bent under weight and often as in a squatting. The pain stems from issues with the soft tissue (muscles and ligaments) surrounding the knee. The best treatment for this issue is to customize a regimen of highly specific strength training of surrounding muscles, bracing, and muscle release therapies.

At Green Chiropractic Clinic in San Francisco, Dr. Jacob is the chiropractor with the expertise to take partnership in your health and provide treatment and relief for your knee and leg pain. If you are suffering from knee or leg pain, call (415) 82-GREEN today for your consultation.