Knee Pain

Knee pain does not have to control how you walk, move, or live.

Knee pain can make everyday movements feel difficult — walking, climbing stairs, getting in and out of the car, exercising, or even standing for long periods of time.

You may have been told your knee is “bone-on-bone,” that arthritis is causing the pain, or that surgery may be the next step. You may have also tried cortisone injections, braces, physical therapy, or medications that only helped temporarily.

At Pain Free Orlando, we look at how your knee pain is affecting your function and whether a non-surgical care plan may be appropriate for your condition.

This may sound familiar.

You may have already tried medication, therapy, injections, rest, braces, massage, or other treatments that helped for a short time — but the pain came back.

Maybe you were told the problem is part of aging. Maybe you were told to keep managing it. Maybe surgery has already been mentioned as a possible next step.

But if pain is still affecting your daily life, it may be worth looking deeper before making a major decision.

You may have already tried:

Cortisone injections
Pain medication
Braces
Physical therapy
Rest
Ice or heat
Anti-inflammatory medication
Waiting to see if it improves

Some people get temporary relief, but the pain returns. Others are told they should prepare for surgery, even though they are not ready to take that step.

If that sounds like you, it may be time to take one more objective look.

Why knee pain may keep coming back

Knee pain is not always just a knee problem.

The pain may be connected to arthritis, inflammation, joint degeneration, past injury, poor movement patterns, or how your body is absorbing pressure when you walk, stand, or move.

When the underlying issue is not addressed, temporary treatments may only help for a short time.

That does not mean surgery is your only option. It means the next step should be understanding what may be contributing to the pain before making recommendations.

The traditional route vs. our approach

Many people with knee pain are offered medication, cortisone injections, braces, therapy, or told to wait until the problem becomes severe enough for surgery.

Those options may help some people. But if your pain keeps coming back, you may want to know whether there is another path before making a major decision.

At Pain Free Orlando, we take time to understand your knee pain, your history, what you have already tried, and how the pain is affecting your life.

From there, our Care Team will help determine whether a non-surgical, therapeutic and regenerative approach may be right for you.

How we help

Our approach is not based on a generic package.

If we believe we may be able to help, your care plan will consider your condition, your level of pain, your mobility, your previous treatments, and your goals.

For some patients, the goal is walking with less pain. For others, it is climbing stairs, sleeping better, staying active, avoiding surgery, or getting back to normal daily life.

Before making any recommendations, we will explain what we are seeing, what the next step may be, and whether your body may be a good candidate for care.

Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Knee Pain

Knee pain can have different causes, so treatment should be based on the type and severity of your condition and what factors are contributing to your symptoms.

At Pain Free Orlando, your Care Team will thoroughly evaluate your condition, medical history, previous treatments and goals to determine which option — or combination of options — may be appropriate for you.

Movement & Rehabilitation

Physical Rehabilitation

May help improve strength, mobility, stability, and movement while addressing muscular imbalances based on your individual needs.

Chiropractic Care

May be included when mobility or movement mechanics are affecting knee function.

Muscle & Soft-Tissue Therapies

Myofascial Acoustic Compression Therapy – Piezo Wave II

This advanced modality, which utilizes focused sound waves, may be recommended for you to help alleviate restrictions from scar tissue, muscular restriction or any areas of localized soft-tissue tension that may be contributing to your pain or restricted movement.

Class IV Laser Therapy

An effective non-surgical modality that may be incorporated into a broader joint pain care plan, when appropriate, to help increase circulation and accelerate tissue healing.

Trigger Point Injections

May be used to treat specific points of chronic muscular irritation which often contributes to persistent knee pain or movement limitations.

Joint & Regenerative Options

Joint Injections

May be utilized when there are arthritic changes and/or soft tissue deterioration in the knee joint that are contributing to your symptoms.

PRP/PRF Injections

A regenerative option using a concentrated portion of your own blood that may be considered when clinically appropriate based on your evaluation and goals.

Regenerative Medicine Therapy

Regenerative medicine options, including injections, may be utilized based on your condition, medical history, goals, and evaluation.

Peptide Therapy

May be considered as part of an individualized care plan for certain musculoskeletal concerns, when clinically appropriate.

Which Knee Pain Treatment Is Right for You?

You do not need to know which treatment you need before your visit.

Your Care Team will evaluate what may be contributing to your knee pain and explain which options may be appropriate for you.

Your consultation is free.

Am I a candidate?

You may be a candidate if knee pain is affecting how you walk, stand, sleep, exercise, or enjoy your daily life.

You may also be a candidate if:

You have tried injections, medication, therapy, or braces
Your pain keeps coming back
You were told your knee is “bone-on-bone”
You were told surgery may be the next step
You want one more objective look before considering surgery
You want to know whether a non-surgical care plan may make sense

The consultation exists to help answer that question.

If we believe we may be able to help, we will explain the next step clearly. If we are not the right fit, we will point you in the right direction.

Patient reviews

Hear from patients who wanted another option.

Every patient is different, and results vary. But many people come to Pain Free Orlando because they want to better understand their options before moving forward with surgery or continuing with temporary relief.

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"I came in with back pain I'd had for years — an 8 out of 10. After a few weeks, I'm at a 3. I feel better than I have in a long time."

— Verified Patient, Back Pain

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"My knee has been pain-free for 4 months after just 3 injections. I've taken two big trips with zero problems."

— Verified Patient, Knee Pain

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"Dr. Entwistle and Melissa gave me my mobility back. I tried everything before this — nothing else worked like their treatment did."

— Verified Patient, Joint Pain

Common Questions About Knee Pain

Why does knee pain sometimes get worse when walking, standing, or using stairs?

Activities such as walking, standing, bending, or climbing stairs can place additional demands on the knee. Joint, muscle, soft-tissue, or movement-related factors may all contribute to pain or discomfort, which is why the source of the pain must be accurately identified rather than assumed.

Why can knee pain keep returning even after rest or previous treatment?

Temporary relief does not always mean that the factors contributing to knee pain have been fully addressed. Joint changes, arthritis with cartilage deterioration, muscle weakness, movement patterns, previous injuries, or other musculoskeletal factors may continue to affect how the knee functions.

Are PRP/PRF or Regenerative Medicine injections options for knee pain?

They may be considered and can be excellent options for certain patients depending on the condition of the knee, previous treatments, medical history, and evaluation findings. Your Care Team will determine whether an injection-based or regenerative option may be appropriate for you.

What non-surgical treatment options may be considered for knee pain?

Depending on the type and severity of the problem you are suffering with and what is contributing to your condition, your Care Team may consider options such as Physical Rehabilitation and potential therapeutic bracing, soft-tissue therapies such as laser and acoustic compression therapy , joint Injections, (PRP/ PRF, Regenerative Injections), or other regenerative approaches as part of a personalized care plan.

Before you consider knee surgery, find out if there may be another option.

If knee pain is limiting how you walk, move, exercise, or enjoy your life, it may be time to take one more objective look.

Your free consultation gives you a chance to discuss your pain, your history, and your goals with our team. We will help determine whether a non-surgical care plan may be right for you.