Reviewed by Joseph Hugunin, DC — 20+ years of clinical experience, former team chiropractor for Sporting Kansas City
Knee Pain Treatment in Overland Park
Knee pain treatment at Move Muscle & Joint in Overland Park goes beyond the knee. We evaluate hip mechanics, ankle mobility, and lower extremity strength to find the movement dysfunctions that are stressing your knee — then build an integrated treatment plan to resolve them.
What is knee pain?
Knee pain can involve the patellofemoral joint, meniscus, ligaments, tendons, or surrounding soft tissue. It may present as pain with squatting, stairs, running, or simply walking. Because the knee sits between the hip and ankle, it's often the victim — not the cause — of dysfunction above or below.
Common signs and symptoms.
Why this happens.
Knee pain often results from hip weakness, poor ankle mobility, faulty landing mechanics, muscle imbalances, and overuse without adequate recovery. Training errors, sudden increases in activity, and lack of strength are common contributors.
How Move evaluates this condition.
Our knee pain evaluation includes joint assessment, hip and ankle mobility testing, lower extremity strength screening, gait analysis, and functional movement evaluation. We look at the full chain to understand why the knee is being stressed.
Our integrated treatment approach.
Treatment may include chiropractic adjustments for the knee, hip, and pelvis, myofascial release for the quadriceps, IT band, and calf, and progressive lower extremity rehab focused on hip strengthening, single-leg stability, and proper loading mechanics.
For tendon-related knee conditions like patellar tendinopathy, shockwave therapy may be incorporated to support tissue healing.
Why patients in Overland Park choose Move.
Patients in Overland Park choose Move for knee pain because we treat the whole lower extremity — not just the knee. Our integrated model addresses the hip, ankle, and muscle imbalances that are driving your symptoms.
Services that may be part of your care.
Other conditions we treat.
Common questions about knee pain.
What patients are saying.
“As a woman in my 40s who lifts heavy, I'm not slowing down — I'm training smarter. And having someone who understands strong, active bodies (not just "take it easy") makes all the difference. I followed his directions, did the work, and I've been solid ever since.”
Michelle S.
“Excellent communication, service and overall care received by working with Dr. Joseph Hugunin. He spent time listening to my needs, and quickly was able to identify the root cause of many of my issues based upon his wealth of experience. Highly recommend meeting with him!”
Sierra M.
Individual results vary. Reviews reflect the experience of individual patients.
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