Knee pain
Knee pain is a common problem that can come from the knee itself or from the way your feet and lower limbs move. At Aligna Podiatry in Balwyn North we treat knee pain with high-power laser therapy to reduce pain and stimulate healing, followed by targeted strengthening and support to take load off the joint and prevent it returning. We also assess your foot mechanics to find the underlying cause and stop it coming back. Book a knee pain assessment today.
What is knee pain?
Knee pain is any pain, aching or stiffness in or around the knee joint. It can come on suddenly after an injury or build up gradually over time.
What many people don’t realise is that the knee is often not the whole story. Because your feet, ankles and hips all work together, the way your foot strikes the ground can place extra strain on the knee. Problems like flat feet, poor foot mechanics or muscle imbalances further down or up the leg can all show up as knee pain.
It affects people of all ages, from active runners and pickleball players to those who simply find their knees ache after a day on their feet.
Common causes we see:
- Overuse from running, walking or sport
- Poor foot mechanics placing extra load on the knee
- Muscle weakness or imbalance around the knee and hip
- Wear and tear in the joint over time
- A previous injury that never fully settled
How it feels:
- Aching or sharp pain in or around the knee
- Worse going up or down stairs, squatting or after activity
- Stiffness after rest or first thing in the morning
- A feeling of weakness or instability in the leg
If it is left untreated it can gradually get worse and start to limit what you do, so early treatment gives you the best results.
Signs, symptoms & when to see a podiatrist
Common signs:
- Pain in or around the knee that comes on with activity
- Aching after walking, running or standing
- Pain going up or down stairs
- Stiffness after sitting or resting
- A sense that the knee is weak or unstable
See a podiatrist if:
- The pain has lasted more than a week or two
- It is affecting your walking, work or exercise
- It keeps returning whenever you are active
- You notice your feet roll inward or your shoes wear unevenly
- Stretching or rest is not helping
Why see us at Aligna for knee pain?
The podiatrists at Aligna are well trained to help you with knee pain that is linked to the way your feet move. If you keep pushing through it the problem often gets worse, so getting it assessed early means it is quicker to settle and far more effective.
How we treat knee pain at Aligna
We treat knee pain in two stages, settling the pain first and then addressing the cause so it does not return.
Stage 1: reduce pain and stimulate healing
We use high-power laser therapy to reduce inflammation and kickstart healing around the joint from your very first visit.
Stage 2: offload and strengthen
Once the pain begins to settle, we focus on taking load off the knee and building strength through the foot, leg and hip. This helps support the joint and get you back to walking, standing and sport again.
We also find the cause
Knee pain is often driven by the way your feet and lower limbs move. We assess your foot mechanics and lower-limb alignment and, where it is needed, we use custom orthotics to correct how your foot strikes the ground, take strain off the knee and stop the problem returning.
Our aim is to settle the pain, address the cause and keep you moving comfortably.
Recovery & rehab
How long does it take?
- Mild cases: a few weeks
- Moderate or long-standing cases: several months
Recovery depends on the cause, so sticking with your treatment plan is what ultimately gets the result.
Why rehab matters
Rest alone rarely fixes knee pain because it does not address why the joint was overloaded in the first place. Strengthening, support and correcting the underlying cause are what stop it coming back.
How we help you stay pain-free:
- Strengthening through the foot, leg and hip
- Work to improve lower-limb alignment and control
- A foot mechanics check to address the underlying cause
- Custom orthotics if you need extra support
- Advice on footwear and returning to activity safely
If it is treated properly, most people get back to comfortable, pain-free movement. We are here to settle the pain, fix the cause and keep you moving.
Summary
Our goal is simple: to settle your knee pain and get you back to the things you enjoy, then keep you there.
At Aligna Podiatry we don’t just treat the sore knee. We find why the joint became overloaded in the first place, often in the way your feet and lower limbs move, and address the root cause so the problem doesn’t keep returning.
Your treatment plan is built around you, combining high-power laser therapy to reduce pain and stimulate healing with targeted strengthening and support that offloads the knee for the long term.
Whether you’re recovering from a recent flare-up or managing long-standing knee pain, we’re here to help you restore your alignment and get you moving better.
Book your appointment in Balwyn North
Struggling with chronic heel pain, tendon pain or another stubborn injury? Our experienced team at Aligna Podiatry in Balwyn North takes a holistic, whole-body approach to treating the foot, ankle and knee. We combine high-power laser therap, shockwave therapy with hands-on care, cupping and rehab to reduce pain and restore alignment and movement. Contact our Balwyn North clinic today to book an assessment and find out which treatment is right for you.