Beyond the Pop: What's Really Happening Inside Your Knee?

The knee is a seemingly simple joint with complex problems that often need proper assessment before treatment decisions. Dr. Gavin Hall shares insights on common knee injuries and how muscle activation can often resolve issues without surgery.

• ACL tears typically occur during quick stops and pivots
• Ligament injuries can be sprains (partial) or tears (complete separation)
• Meniscus tears vary in severity – some heal naturally while others need surgery
• Runner's knee involves cartilage degeneration on the back of the kneecap
• The little-known articularis genu muscle can help with post-surgical swelling
• Knee alignment issues like knock knees can be addressed before age 25
• Most tendinopathies resolve through proper muscle activation
• IT band syndrome stems from hip muscles not the band itself
• Proper assessment before treatment prevents unnecessary procedures

If you're experiencing knee pain or have been recommended surgery without a thorough hands-on assessment, contact us for a proper evaluation that could save you from unnecessary procedures.


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[00:00:00] Intro.
[00:01:52] ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL Tears Explained.
[00:14:37] Meniscus Tears: Types and Treatments.
[00:21:35] Chondromalacia Patella and Knee Bursitis.
[00:28:17] Knock-Kneed and Bow-Legged Conditions.
[00:34:43] Tendinopathies and Chronic Knee Pain.
[00:36:14] Osteochondritis and Osgood-Schlatter's Disease.