Yes, and the key is that we rarely treat the knee in isolation. Most knee pain we see in Jacksonville patients traces back to a problem at the hip, the SI joint, or the ankle that has never been addressed. Correct those mechanics and the knee stops taking the punishment that was wearing it down.
Why the Knee Gets Blamed for Problems That Start Elsewhere
The knee is a hinge joint. It’s built to flex and extend, not to absorb the rotational forces and side-to-side stress that poor hip mechanics or a stiff ankle generate with every step you take. When those mechanics are off, the knee compensates, and eventually it breaks down.
The frustrating part: most patients get a knee diagnosis and knee-focused treatment, while the hip restriction or ankle stiffness that caused the problem in the first place never gets touched. The knee improves a little, then regresses. That cycle ends when you look at the whole chain.
What We Actually Assess
Every knee pain patient at Full Swing Healthcare gets a full lower-extremity evaluation, not just a look at the joint that hurts. Dr. Cody Muren and Dr. Eric Hall check:
- SI joint mobility and pelvic alignment
- Hip strength and rotation range
- Ankle dorsiflexion (tighter than it should be is more common than people realize)
- Foot mechanics and arch loading
- Soft tissue contributors, the vastus lateralis and TFL commonly develop trigger points that alter how your kneecap tracks, generating patellofemoral pain; tight hamstrings create posterior knee pain the same way
We’re not just confirming that your knee hurts. We’re finding out why it’s being overloaded.
How We Treat It
Once we know the mechanical picture, treatment usually combines chiropractic adjustments to restore joint motion at the hip, pelvis, and ankle with soft tissue work aimed at the muscles driving the problem. Dry needling the trigger points in the quad, TFL, and hamstrings alongside chiropractic correction of the underlying mechanics consistently produces faster, more lasting results than either approach alone. For stubborn soft tissue and tendon issues we also offer shockwave therapy, which stimulates healing in chronically irritated tissue.
Serving Jacksonville & the Beaches
We see knee pain patients from Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, and the surrounding east side. Call (904) 539-3352 or use the booking button above to schedule. We verify insurance before your first appointment, we accept Florida Blue, United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Florida Medicaid, and VA benefits. Cash-pay rates are $115 for your first visit (includes exam) and $50 for follow-ups.