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Knee pain is often brushed off as something that will resolve itself, with many attributing it to overuse, a sudden injury, or simply a common ailment that everyone encounters at some point.

However, despite the absence of an obvious cause, the pain persists and shows no signs of improvement.

If you’re experiencing this, know that you’re not alone. Knee pain is among the most common complaints we receive at our clinic.



When dealing with knee pain, everyone seeking our help wants answers to these questions:

"Why Me?" or "Why Am I Still Suffering from Knee Pain After Enduring It for 3-6 Months? (Or Longer!)"

Many individuals believe their knee pain will vanish on its own, thinking one day they’ll wake up and it will be as if the pain never existed. However, months later, they’re still grappling with knee pain, often worse than when it began.

Can you relate to this scenario?

It’s a frequent occurrence in our clinic: patients visit the doctor and are told to rest and “try these painkillers” to see how it goes. Unfortunately, this advice often falls short, and weeks later, patients return because their condition hasn’t improved. To exacerbate matters, they’re often prescribed stronger medication and told to rest even more. This cycle is absurd and explains why many people suffer from chronic knee pain.

Have you experienced something similar?

Why else would your knee pain persist longer than it should? With so many people offering advice, it’s easy to become confused. While many mean well, much of the advice is unreliable.

Perhaps you believe your knee pain stemmed from something specific, like a sports injury or overexertion. In reality, it could be the result of years of poor movement patterns, leading to weakness or imbalance in the muscles surrounding the knee joint. The sports injury or overexertion may have simply exacerbated this underlying condition.



Dealing with knee pain can be incredibly frustrating if you’re unsure of the cause, which is why many people accept it as a normal part of life. But why should knee pain linger when it doesn’t have to?

Do you share this sentiment?

If you’re currently experiencing knee pain, here are seven more reasons why it might be sticking around longer than it should:

You believed your knee pain would resolve on its own, but it persisted.

Visiting a doctor who advised rest and painkillers failed to alleviate your knee pain. Once the medication wore off, the chronic pain returned.

A relative or friend may have informed you that back pain is a natural part of aging, leading you to accept it as a fact of life.

Consulting other healthcare practitioners or physical therapists in the past yielded ineffective recommendations and treatments.

Attempting exercises from YouTube either had no effect or exacerbated your knee pain.

Assuming that resting would be beneficial, but instead, it made your knee feel stiffer and weaker.

Opting for massages in the hope of alleviating the pain, but they only provided temporary relief and failed to address the underlying issue in the long run.

If any of these situations resonate with you, we’re here to help. Our low back specialist, Dr. Clint Serafino, PT, is available to speak with you and explore potential solutions. The fact that you’ve already tried various approaches is actually a positive because it narrows down what doesn’t work and brings you closer to discovering what does.

To receive reliable advice over the phone, click the link below to book a complimentary call with us. After the call, there’s no obligation to schedule an appointment with us. Our aim is to help you make an informed decision about your next steps.

So, the real question is:

How can choosing to see a physical therapist at Performance Collective help you get rid of your back pain in just a few days?

Here are some ways our Physical Therapy Team can assist you:

Relieve pain and stiffness quickly, often within just a couple of sessions

Determine the root cause of your knee pain in as little as 20 minutes and effectively address it

Improve your sleep quality and daily energy levels by reducing pain

Correct and heal your problem completely using customized exercise programs that expedite your recovery

Eliminate the need for long-term painkillers, avoid risky surgery, and painful injections

Reduce the need for repeat visits to the doctor's office and reliance on medication

Restore your ability to enjoy quality time with loved ones that knee pain has taken away

Help you sleep comfortably and sit for longer periods without pain or discomfort

Enable you to walk longer distances without your knee feeling weak or painful

Our goal is to help you live a life free from the burden of chronic back pain.

If you’re interested in learning about our availability and pricing at our physical therapy clinic in Rock Hill, SC, simply click the button below and complete a short form.