Stairs feel like a negotiation. Your evening walk gets shorter. Getting up from a low chair, kneeling in the garden, or walking the sand at the beach takes more effort than it used to. Knee pain has a way of making everyday movement feel like work.

The good news: the knee rarely acts alone, and that gives us more places to look for answers.

What's going on?

Your knee is a weight-bearing hinge that depends on strong muscles and ligaments to stay stable. It's also connected to everything above and below it. Knee pain can be linked to:

  • Wear and tear, including arthritis-related stiffness
  • Muscle imbalance around the hip and thigh
  • Foot and ankle mechanics that change how force travels up your leg
  • Hip or lower-back issues that alter how you walk
  • Old sports or work injuries

Sometimes the knee is where the pain shows up, but not where the problem started.

How we help at Gilmore Chiropractic

We'll examine your knee and your foot, ankle, hip, and lower back. Your plan may include:

  • Chiropractic care for the knee and related joints (hip, ankle, spine)
  • Acupuncture with Dr. Funk
  • Rehab and strengthening exercises to support the joint
  • Functional neurology with Dr. Matthews when balance or movement patterns are part of the picture
  • Massage therapy to help ease muscle tension and support recovery
  • Shockwave therapy when soft-tissue irritation may be involved
  • Nutrition guidance to support joint and tissue health

If we find signs that need an orthopedic or medical evaluation, we'll let you know and help you take that next step.

What to expect at your first visit

  1. We hear what you're missing: walks, stairs, golf, pickleball, playing with the kids.
  2. We assess the whole chain: knee, hip, ankle, foot, and how you walk.
  3. We explain what we found and what we think is contributing.
  4. We build a plan with in-office care and simple home exercises.

Let's get you moving more comfortably

If rest and over-the-counter remedies haven't helped long term, it may be time to look at the bigger picture.

Call us at 772-466-9575 or book online at gilmore-chiro.com (Schedule An Appointment). We're at 800 Virginia Ave, Suite 45, Fort Pierce.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 9–1 and 3–6 · Thursday: by appointment · Saturday & Sunday: closed

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Seek prompt medical care if your knee is hot, red, and swollen, can't bear weight, or locked or gave way after an injury.

This page is for general education and isn't a substitute for a personal exam or medical advice. Individual results vary.

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