“My knees ache on the stairs and after every run.”
Care for Knee Pain in Ball Ground, GA
Knee pain can quietly shrink your world — fewer hikes, shorter runs, more thinking about the stairs. Because the knee sits between the hip and the foot, we look at both ends of the chain to understand why it’s taking the load.
What it can feel like
Knee complaints come in many forms. People often mention:
- Aching going up or especially down stairs and hills
- Pain around or behind the kneecap after running, hiking or squatting
- Stiffness after sitting, or getting up from a low chair
- A knee that feels puffy, tight or less trustworthy than it used to
- Cutting runs or hikes short to avoid how it will feel afterwards
How Dr. Aimée approaches it
Dr. Aimée assesses how you squat, step and balance, along with how your hips, ankles and feet are moving. Often the knee is doing extra work because something above or below it isn’t.
Care may combine hands-on treatment with guidance on load — how much running, hiking or lifting is sensible right now, and how to build back up. It’s the same approach she used for years returning athletes to play, applied to your goals.
What your care may include
Depending on your evaluation, your care plan may include:
- SoftWave Therapyfor some ongoing knee complaints, where your evaluation supports it.
- Soft Tissue Mobilizationfor the quads, IT band, calves and hips that influence how the knee tracks.
- Chiropractic Adjustmentto the hips, pelvis or ankles when restricted motion there is loading the knee.
Not every patient receives every treatment. If we don’t think our care is the right fit, we’ll tell you and help you find the right next step.
Getting back to what you enjoy
Healthy knees keep you exploring. Goals we hear often:
- Hiking the North Georgia trails
- Running without paying for it later
- Squatting and lunging in the gym
- Pickleball and tennis
- Kneeling in the garden and getting back up
Why Dr. Aimée
Dr. Aimée Yervasi has spent more than thirty years helping people move well. A four-year varsity field hockey player at Oneonta State University, she has been a Certified Athletic Trainer since 1993, with collegiate athletic-training experience at Yale, Villanova, Drexel and Kalamazoo College. She later became a CrossFit gym owner and USA barbell lifting coach and competitor, before earning her Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University.
That mix of sports medicine, coaching and chiropractic means she looks at how you move, not only where it hurts. Read more about Dr. Aimée →
When to see a doctor first
A knee that locks, gives way, swells quickly after an injury, or can’t take your weight should be seen by a physician first. A hot, red, swollen joint — especially with fever — needs prompt medical care.
Common questions
- Can you help if I have arthritis in my knee?
- Many people with knee arthritis stay active with the right mix of movement, strength and hands-on care. We can’t reverse arthritis, but some patients find care helps them move more comfortably. We’ll talk honestly about what’s realistic for you.
- Should I stop running?
- Not always. Often it’s a matter of adjusting how much and how often for a while. We’ll help you find a level your knee tolerates and a plan to build back up.
- Do I need a referral?
- No referral is needed to book. If anything in your evaluation suggests you’d benefit from seeing an orthopedic physician, we’ll let you know.
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Ready to get back to moving?
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