Condition
Runner's Knee Treatment in Keller, TX
Aching pain around or behind the kneecap, worse with running, stairs, or squatting.
Why it happens
Runner's knee is rarely a knee problem alone. It usually comes from how load is distributed up and down the chain, tight or restricted soft tissue (quads, IT band, calves), weak hips, and altered movement mechanics that overload the patellofemoral joint. Treating only the knee is why it keeps coming back.
How we treat runner's knee
Dr. Lindsay starts with a movement assessment to find the real driver, then Resolves the pain with hands-on soft-tissue work, dry needling to release tight quads, IT band, and calves, and targeted adjusting, Rebuilds hip and lower-limb strength and mobility with corrective exercise, and Refines your running mechanics so it doesn't return.
What to expect
Many runners feel a meaningful difference early in care. You'll leave the first visit with treatment, a clear written plan, and a few specific exercises, and an honest estimate of how many visits a full resolution should take.
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FAQ
Runner's Knee, questions
Runner's knee (patellofemoral pain) is usually caused by overload of the kneecap joint from tight soft tissue, weak hips, and altered movement mechanics, not damage to the knee itself. That's why fixing the root cause up and down the chain matters.
With root-cause treatment and the right corrective exercises, many cases improve within a few weeks. Your written plan after the first assessment gives an honest, individualized timeline.
Often yes, with modifications. Dr. Lindsay will advise how to adjust volume and mechanics so you can keep training where possible while the underlying cause is addressed.
The Movement Signature Assessment · $159