KNEE PAIN
The knee is one of the body's hardest working joints, and when it's not functioning well, it can impact just about everything — from walking and climbing stairs to sport and exercise. Whether you're dealing with a ligament strain, runner's knee, osteoarthritis, or pain that's developed over time without an obvious cause, the team at Dingley Health Hub will assess the whole picture — including how your hip, ankle, and posture may be contributing. Our osteopaths and remedial massage therapists will use hands-on treatment and tailored exercises to reduce pain, improve stability, and get you back to doing what you enjoy.
Common Knee Conditions
Knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions we see at Dingley Health Hub, involving the gradual breakdown of cartilage within the knee joint that leads to pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility. It typically affects adults over fifty and is particularly common in people who are overweight, have a history of knee injury, or have performed physically demanding work over many years. While osteoarthritis cannot be reversed, the right management can make a significant difference to your comfort and function. Our osteopaths and remedial massage therapists will work with you to manage your symptoms, maintain strength and mobility, and help you stay as active and independent as possible.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee)
Patellofemoral pain syndrome — commonly known as runner's knee — is one of the most prevalent knee complaints, particularly in younger active individuals and runners. It involves pain around or behind the kneecap that is typically worse with running, squatting, climbing stairs, or prolonged sitting with the knees bent. It is often related to muscle imbalances, poor hip and knee alignment, overtraining, or biomechanical issues with foot posture. At Dingley Health Hub, our osteopaths are experienced in assessing and treating patellofemoral pain syndrome, addressing the contributing factors through hands-on treatment and targeted rehabilitation to restore pain-free knee function.
Knee meniscus injury
The menisci are two C-shaped pieces of cartilage that act as shock absorbers within the knee joint, and injuries to these structures are among the most common knee complaints we see at Dingley Health Hub. Meniscus tears can occur through a sudden twisting movement during sport or as a result of age-related degeneration, causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and sometimes a catching or locking sensation in the knee. At Dingley Health Hub, our osteopaths will carefully assess your injury and provide conservative management to reduce pain, restore movement, and strengthen the muscles that support the knee, working alongside your GP or specialist where further investigation or surgical intervention is required.
Knee ligament sprains and tears
The knee is supported by four main ligaments — the ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL — and injuries to these structures are common in sport and physical activity, particularly in activities involving sudden changes of direction, pivoting, or contact. Ligament injuries range from a mild sprain to a complete tear, causing varying degrees of pain, swelling, instability, and difficulty weight-bearing. At Dingley Health Hub, our osteopaths are experienced in managing knee ligament injuries conservatively and providing post-surgical rehabilitation, helping you restore stability, strength, and confidence in your knee as safely and efficiently as possible.
Knee bursitis
Knee bursitis involves inflammation of one of the several bursae surrounding the knee joint, most commonly the prepatellar bursa at the front of the kneecap or the pes anserine bursa on the inner side of the knee. It typically causes localised swelling, tenderness, and pain that is worse with direct pressure or movement, and can be caused by a direct blow, prolonged kneeling, overuse, or an underlying inflammatory condition. At Dingley Health Hub, our osteopaths will identify the affected bursa and the contributing factors, providing hands-on treatment and practical advice to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and prevent recurrence.
Patellar tendinopathy
Patellar tendinopathy — often called jumper's knee — involves degeneration and irritation of the patellar tendon that connects the kneecap to the shinbone, causing pain and tenderness just below the kneecap that is typically worse with jumping, landing, squatting, and running. It is particularly common in basketball players, volleyball players, and other athletes who perform repetitive jumping and loading of the knee. At Dingley Health Hub, our osteopaths are experienced in managing patellar tendinopathy, using a carefully progressed loading program combined with hands-on treatment to stimulate tendon healing and restore full pain-free function.
IT band syndrome (iliotibial band syndrome)
IT band syndrome is a common overuse injury, particularly in runners and cyclists, involving irritation of the iliotibial band where it crosses the outer knee. It typically causes a sharp or burning pain on the outside of the knee that comes on at a predictable point during a run and can force athletes to stop activity altogether. At Dingley Health Hub, our osteopaths and remedial massage therapists are experienced in treating IT band syndrome, addressing the hip strength deficits, training load issues, and biomechanical factors that contribute to the condition through hands-on treatment and targeted rehabilitation.
Osgood-Schlatter disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in growing adolescents, involving irritation and inflammation of the growth plate at the top of the shinbone where the patellar tendon attaches. It typically causes pain, swelling, and a bony prominence just below the kneecap that is worse with running, jumping, and kneeling, and is most common in active boys and girls aged ten to fifteen during periods of rapid growth. At Dingley Health Hub, our osteopaths are experienced in managing Osgood-Schlatter disease, providing hands-on treatment and practical advice on activity modification, load management, and exercise to reduce symptoms and keep your young athlete as active as possible during their growth phase.