Car accidents can cause significant trauma to the knees, whether from hitting the dashboard, twisting during impact, or absorbing force through the foot and leg. At StoneBridge Chiropractic, we provide thorough diagnosis and customized treatment to help you recover quickly and fully.
Common Knee Injuries After a Car Accident
Your knees are complex joints, and even a minor collision can cause lasting damage. Some of the most common post-accident knee injuries include:
- Meniscus tears – cartilage damage causing swelling, locking, or clicking
- Ligament injuries – such as ACL, PCL, or MCL sprains and tears
- Fractures or dislocations – sudden impact injuries
- Tendon injuries – ruptures or strains
- Bursitis – inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs in the knee
- Soft tissue injuries – bruising, swelling, and muscle strains
How We Diagnose Knee Injuries
Our goal is to find the exact source of your pain so we can treat it effectively. We combine hands-on chiropractic evaluation with evidence-based diagnostic practices.
Our process includes:
- Observation & Gait Analysis – Watching how you walk and move to spot imbalances
- Palpation – Feeling for swelling, tenderness, or muscle tightness in and around the knee
- Orthopedic Tests – Specific movement and pressure tests to check ligaments, cartilage, and joint stability
- Referral to advanced Imaging (if needed) –
- X-rays to detect fractures or dislocations
- MRI to view ligaments, cartilage, and other soft tissues in detail
Our Treatment Options
We use a comprehensive, non-invasive approach to reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you return to normal activities.
Our treatments include:
- Chiropractic Adjustments – Restores proper alignment in the knee, hips, and spine
- Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS) – Reduces pain and helps re-activate muscles
- Therapeutic Ultrasound – Speeds healing by increasing blood flow to injured tissues
- Cupping Therapy – Improves circulation and reduces muscle tightness
- Graston Technique – Breaks up scar tissue and improves soft tissue mobility
- Massage Therapy – Relieves muscle tension and promotes healing
- Therapeutic Rehabilitative Exercise – Strengthens supporting muscles, improves stability, and prevents re-injury
Why Choose StoneBridge Chiropractic?
- Thorough diagnosis – We don’t guess; we identify the root cause of your pain
- Multiple therapy options – All in one location for your convenience
- Personalized care – Every treatment plan is tailored to your injury and recovery goals
If you’ve been in a car accident and are experiencing knee pain, don’t wait. Early diagnosis and treatment can make a big difference in your recovery.
