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Chiropractic Treatments for Knee Pain

Minor knee issues may be alleviated with rest and minimal medical intervention, however, chronic knee pain problems can develop into debilitating conditions that make simple daily activities like climbing stairs or taking a walk quite painful and challenging. When your quality of life has been significantly affected due to knee pain, Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center chiropractors are available to identify the underlying cause of your problem and provide and effective chiropractic adjustments to restore mobility without the use of surgery or potentially harmful medications.

Causes and Conditions Associated With Knee Pain

Most often related to sports injuries and excessive strain due to repetitive and strenuous movement, knee pain is also associated with a range of conditions that include tendinitis, arthritis and more serious cartilage and ligament injuries that require immediate medical intervention and addressed in the long term with a customized chiropractic care plan.

The Kinetic Chain

An intricate system of ligaments, tendons, cartilage and muscle, the knee is also prone to injury that actually starts in other areas of the body. Ankle, foot and hip pain for example, will eventually affect the functioning of the lower leg due to the increased pressure on surrounding joints causing misalignments resulting in knee pain and knee problems. Weight gain is also a significant factor responsible for increased knee pain with every one pound of body weight yielding five extra pounds of force on the knee. Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center provides complete physical evaluations that pinpoint the reason behind a chronic knee issue and offer treatment plans to balance and heal the related affected areas.

Sports Injuries Associated With Knee Pain

The repetitive physical motion involved during cycling and running activities can eventually cause muscular misalignments due to the excessive pressure placed on knee joints. Sports such as soccer and participation in running marathons for example, or other recreational activities like dancing can cause wear and tear over time that lead to swelling, stiffness and the tissue degeneration associated with arthritis.

Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

The most common form of arthritis in the knee, osteoarthritis is a progressive wearing away of cushiony knee cartilage. Rheumatoid arthritis of the knee is another inflammatory condition that affects joint function and most often affects both knees. Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center chiropractic care is designed for your particular knee problem and provides relief from chronic knee pain associated with a range of degenerative conditions.

Knee Cartilage Tears

Knee cartilage is a flexible yet extremely durable tissue comprised of two menisci that protect the knee joint. Although surgery is often recommended when a meniscus tear occurs, a thorough consultation with an experienced Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center chiropractor can alleviate knee pain, speed up the healing process and may help to avoid surgery altogether.

How a Chiropractor Can Help You With Knee Problems

Our qualified chiropractor will carefully evaluate your degree of knee pain, flexibility and general mobility function. Alignment issues in other areas of the body are also carefully addressed to determine any and all underlying causes of a knee problem. Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center chiropractic treatments include adjustments and lifestyle recommendations geared toward improving mobility and relieving chronic pain.

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Dr. Norgaard’s first exposure to chiropractic was when he was a high school football player at Neuqua Valley in Naperville, Illinois. Nagging injuries led him to Action Chiropractic and Dr. Durnas. He was amazed with the results he got and knew that the treatments provided at Action Chiropractic were the best way to address his ailments.
After high school, Dr. Norgaard left Naperville and attended Central College in Pella, Iowa. While at Central, he majored in biology and played football, further piquing his interest in sports injuries and how to treat them. When he wasn’t in the classroom or on the football field, Dr. Norgaard spent his time volunteering at hospitals, and at various clinics. This is when he really developed a passion for helping people get better.
His experiences as an athlete, chiropractic patient, and volunteer shaped his decision to become a chiropractor.
After graduating from Central, Dr. Norgaard continued his education at Palmer College of Chiropractic.
While at Palmer, Dr. Norgaard took several extracurricular courses focusing on spinal diagnosis and therapy, soft tissue care, and diagnosis and treatment of the extremities. He completed a 4-month internship with Dr. Durnas at Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center and further developed his skills as a physician.
He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Palmer in October of 2021 and received the Academic Excellence Award.
After graduation, Dr. Norgaard joined the team at Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center. He currently resides in the Naperville area with his wife, Shannon, son, Parker, and dog, Alby.
“I chose to become a chiropractor because I was helped by chiropractic. I was in such discomfort it took me over 3 minutes to put on my socks. After seeing a chiropractor, and regaining the ability to tie my shoes, I realized that taking loads of NSAIDs did not address the fact that there was something causing the pain. The more I learned about it, I found that Chiropractic doesn’t just hide symptoms, like I was trying to do with pills, it fixes the origin of the problem.”
Dr. Durnas graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology and Bachelors of Arts degree in Chemistry. After graduation he worked in research and development for 3 years and dabbled in powerlifting and professional wrestling. That’s what lead him to chiropractic school. While at Palmer College of Chiropractic, he focused on learning how to best help the athlete. He took several extracurricular courses on how to address soft tissue injuries, how to adjust extremities, and how to better manage sports injuries. He graduated in June of 2012, where we were the Palmer Clinical Excellence Award winner and a keynote speaker at commencement.
In 2019, Dr. Durnas earned his Diplomate from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)®. He is only the 427th chiropractor in history to earn this designation, and only the 6th recipient in the history of Illinois. He completed over 300 hours of classroom and online courses focusing on in depth on the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries, concussions, and emergency procedures, and had over 100 on the field hours with athletes that ranged from cross fitters, professional and high school football players, professional BMX and Motocross riders, triathletes, and runners. Dr. Durnas passed a 6-part practical exam and a 250 question Board exam and contributed a case study involving nerve damage in a professional athlete following a hit to the shoulder.