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Knee and Ankle Pain Treatment in Portland, OR
Knee and ankle pain can make it difficult to walk, stand, work, exercise, or simply get through your day. Whether your pain began after an injury or developed gradually over time, getting the right diagnosis is the first step toward lasting relief.
At Graffeo Accident & Injury Clinic, we identify the true source of your knee and ankle pain and provide personalized, non-surgical chiropractic care designed to restore mobility, reduce pain, and support long-term recovery. If you’re searching for a knee pain chiropractor in Portland or an ankle chiropractor near you, you’re in the right place.
Common Causes of Knee Pain
The knee is a weight-bearing joint that relies on proper alignment throughout the hips, ankles, and spine. When those areas aren’t moving correctly, additional stress can be placed on the knee.
Common causes of knee pain include:
- Ligament sprains or meniscus tears from twisting, impact, or sports injuries
- Osteoarthritis and joint degeneration
- Poor alignment from hip, pelvis, or foot imbalance
- Overuse from walking, running, or repetitive strain, including runner’s knee
- Post-injury compensation after car accidents or falls
Common Causes of Ankle Pain
The ankle supports stability, balance, and movement with every step you take, which makes it vulnerable to both sudden injury and chronic stress.
Common causes include:
- Sprained ankles and ligament injuries
- Tendonitis from overuse or repetitive movement
- Chronic ankle instability or weakness after a previous ankle injury
- Misalignment affecting foot and gait mechanics
- Nerve irritation or referred pain from the lower spine
Chiropractic Care for Knee and Ankle Pain
Every treatment plan begins with a comprehensive evaluation that includes a posture and movement assessment, a review of your symptoms and medical history, and an examination of how your spine, hips, knees, ankles, and feet work together. If needed, we may recommend X-rays or other imaging before beginning treatment.
Treatment may include:
Chiropractic Adjustments
Gentle chiropractic adjustments for knee and ankle pain improve alignment in the spine, hips, knees, and ankles to reduce stress on joints and surrounding tissues.
Soft Tissue Therapy
Targeted care to reduce muscle tightness, improve circulation, and support healing in injured or overworked areas.
Corrective Exercises & Rehabilitation
Customized rehabilitation exercises to strengthen stabilizing muscles, improve balance, and restore proper movement patterns.
Gait & Postural Guidance
Practical recommendations to correct walking mechanics and reduce strain on the knees and ankles during daily activity.
Get Relief from Knee and Ankle Pain in Portland
You don’t have to keep pushing through ongoing knee or ankle pain. At Graffeo Accident & Injury Clinic, we identify the root cause of your symptoms and create a personalized treatment plan to help you move comfortably and get back to the activities you enjoy.
Call (503) 255-5522 today to schedule your evaluation. in Portland, OR.
Frequently Asked Questions: Knee and Ankle Pain
Yes, a chiropractor can help with a misaligned knee, though the goal is not to “put the knee back into place.” Instead, chiropractic care focuses on improving joint mobility by addressing underlying issues in the hips, pelvis, and spine, as well as the supporting muscles that often contribute to knee pain and poor alignment. For knee pain after an injury, overuse, or compensation for back or hip problems, chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue massage therapy, and corrective exercises can reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore proper joint function. If structural damage is suspected, Graffeo Accident & Injury Clinic may recommend imaging or a referral for proper diagnosis and care.
Chiropractors treat ankle pain by evaluating how the ankle, foot, knee, hips, and spine function together to identify the underlying cause of pain. Treatment typically includes chiropractic ankle adjustments to improve joint alignment and mobility, soft tissue therapy to reduce tightness and inflammation, and corrective exercises to strengthen stabilizing muscles and prevent re-injury. If needed, imaging may be recommended to rule out more serious structural damage and guide care.
Yes, chiropractic care can support recovery from a sprained ankle once a serious injury has been ruled out. Sprained ankle adjustment and treatment at Graffeo Accident & Injury Clinic focuses on restoring joint mobility, easing tightness in the surrounding soft tissue, and rebuilding strength so the ankle heals with stability rather than lingering weakness. When appropriate, gentle ankle adjustments are combined with soft tissue therapy and rehabilitation exercises. Properly treating a sprain also lowers the risk of chronic ankle instability in the future.
Yes, a pinched nerve can cause knee pain. In many cases, the issue comes from nerve irritation or compression in the lower spine, such as from a herniated disc or spinal misalignment. When nerves that travel from the lumbar spine into the leg are affected, pain can be felt in the knee as well as the hip, thigh, or lower leg. Chiropractic care focuses on relieving pressure on the affected nerve through spinal adjustments and, when appropriate, spinal decompression therapy, improving joint movement, and reducing inflammation to restore normal nerve function and decrease referred knee pain.
Ankle pain after hip pain is often caused by patterns in how you walk and move. When you are experiencing hip pain or the hip is not functioning properly, your body shifts weight and mechanics to other areas, most commonly the knee, ankle, and foot. This altered gait can place extra stress on the ankle joint, leading to pain, inflammation, or instability over time. In some cases, the issue may also involve nerve irritation from the lower back that affects both the hip and ankle. Chiropractic care corrects these movement imbalances through adjustments, gait correction, soft tissue therapy, and rehabilitation exercises.
Often, yes. Painless clicking in the knee is usually harmless. Knee clicking that’s accompanied by pain, catching, or swelling can point to uneven kneecap tracking, meniscus irritation, or alignment problems in the hip and foot that change how the knee moves. Chiropractic care at Graffeo Accident & Injury Clinic addresses the alignment and muscle imbalances behind painful clicking through adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and corrective exercises.
Popping your ankle is not always harmful, but it depends on the cause. If the popping is painless, it is often due to gas release in the joint or normal tendon movement. Frequent, painful ankle popping, especially when accompanied by swelling or instability, may indicate ligament irritation, joint misalignment, cartilage wear, or a previous sprain that did not heal properly. The team at Graffeo Accident & Injury Clinic can assess joint alignment, improve mobility, and address soft tissue imbalances to reduce painful ankle popping.
Getting started is as simple as scheduling an evaluation. Our Portland clinic serves patients from NE Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, and Rockwood. Call Graffeo Accident & Injury Clinic at (503) 255-5522 or request an appointment online. We’ll develop a personalized, non-surgical treatment plan designed to relieve pain, restore mobility, and help prevent future injuries.
