Knee Pain Treatment in Melbourne
Drug-free knee pain care in Melbourne, FL combining PEMF Atomic Spin therapy, infrared light therapy, and nutrition support to ease pain and help you move more easily.
Chiropractic care for knee pain
Get to the root of your knee pain
Also known as: Knee Joint Pain, Runner's Knee, Patellofemoral Pain
Knee pain can make stairs, walks, and getting up from a chair feel like a chore. At CARE Natural Wellness Center in Melbourne, we take a non-invasive, non-surgical approach that combines three pieces — PEMF therapy using Atomic Spin technology, infrared light therapy, and nutrition support — to help calm inflammation, support the tissue in and around the joint, and get you moving more comfortably again.
Symptoms of knee pain
- ✓Pain around or under the kneecap during activity
- ✓Pain with stairs, squatting, or getting up from a chair
- ✓Stiffness after sitting for long periods or first thing in the morning
- ✓Swelling or warmth around the knee joint
- ✓A clicking, grinding, or popping sensation with movement
- ✓A feeling that the knee may give way or buckle
- ✓Aching that worsens when walking, standing, or exercising for long periods
Common causes
- Osteoarthritis or wear-and-tear in the joint
- Overuse and runner's knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome)
- Tendon irritation such as patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee)
- Knee bursitis and other inflammation around the joint
- Old injuries, ligament sprains, or meniscus damage
- Poor hip or foot mechanics that shift load onto the knee
- Iliotibial (IT) band irritation along the outside of the knee
Our approach
How we treat knee pain in Melbourne
- Step 1
Thorough knee evaluation
We review your history and examine the knee along with your hip and foot mechanics, screen for signs of injury that need another provider, and determine whether our knee-pain approach is a good fit for you.
- Step 2
PEMF & infrared light therapy
Atomic Spin PEMF therapy and infrared light therapy are used to support circulation, help calm inflammation and nerve irritation, and encourage the body's natural repair processes in the knee.
- Step 3
Nutrition support
Targeted nutrition therapy with whole-food supplements helps support the body's response to inflammation and gives connective tissue the building blocks it needs to recover.
The basics
Understanding knee pain
The knee is the largest joint in the body — and one of the most commonly injured. Knee pain can come from wear-and-tear arthritis, old injuries, overuse, or inflammation in the tendons and bursae around the joint. It also sits in the middle of a mechanical chain that runs from your hips through your feet, so a stiff hip or a flat, overpronating foot can add extra load to the knee.
That's why we look at more than just the sore spot. Our exam considers the knee itself, the joints above and below it, and your overall health. Our knee approach then works on several levels at once — PEMF therapy and infrared light to support circulation and cellular repair in the joint, and nutrition support to help address inflammation throughout the body — so your plan targets more than the symptom.
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Find out what's causing your pain and how we can help. An initial chiropractic evaluation for $60, which covers your consultation, exam and report of findings.
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When to see a chiropractor in Melbourne
Knee pain often benefits from early attention — problems that start as inflammation or overuse can become harder to manage when they’re ignored. Consider scheduling an exam if you notice:
- Knee pain that lasts more than a week or keeps returning after activity
- Pain or stiffness with stairs, squatting, walking, or sitting for long periods
- Swelling, warmth, or clicking that wasn’t there before
- Pain that has you changing how you walk or favoring one leg
- Knee discomfort that limits your exercise, work, or everyday activities
Important: if your knee locked up suddenly, gave way after a significant impact, or you heard or felt a pop during a fall or collision, please seek prompt evaluation — these can be signs of a ligament or meniscus injury that may require orthopedic care. We screen for these at your first visit and refer appropriately.
During your evaluation at our Melbourne office, we review your history, assess your knee along with your hip and foot mechanics, and determine whether you’re a good candidate for our knee-pain approach. You’ll leave with a clear picture of what’s happening and our recommendations.
Types of knee pain we see
“Knee pain” covers a wide range of problems, and the right care depends on what’s actually driving it. Patients from Melbourne and across Brevard County come to us with:
- Knee osteoarthritis and degenerative arthritis — wear-and-tear in the joint that can cause stiffness, swelling, and pain with everyday movement.
- Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee) — irritation of the tendon below the kneecap; Shockwave Therapy may be an option for some patients.
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee) — pain around the kneecap, often linked to how the hip and foot load the knee.
- Knee bursitis and overuse injuries — inflammation from repetitive strain or long hours on your feet.
- Biomechanical knee pain — pain traced to hip mechanics, foot pronation, or sciatica-related nerve tension altering how you load the joint.
Your evaluation helps us understand which type you’re dealing with, so your plan targets the real problem — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Our three-part approach to knee pain
- PEMF therapy with Atomic Spin technology — a PEMF-based therapy designed to help reduce inflammation and nerve irritation, support circulation, and encourage the body’s natural healing processes in the knee. Many patients find walking, bending, and daily movement become more comfortable.
- Infrared light therapy — light therapy that reaches into the tissue around the joint to help stimulate circulation and cellular repair, ease swelling, and relax surrounding muscles.
- Nutrition therapy — Dr. Brian Walsh, who focuses on nutrition therapy, uses targeted whole-food nutrition to help support connective tissue and the body’s response to inflammation.
When it fits your situation, chiropractic care for the hips, spine, and lower body can be part of your plan as well.
Drug-free knee pain relief
Pain medication can quiet the knee for a while; surgery is a major step that’s rarely the right first move for many kinds of knee pain. Our approach offers a non-invasive, non-surgical path — supporting the tissue in and around the joint and the body as a whole, without drugs or downtime. If your exam ever suggests you need imaging or an orthopedic consultation, we’ll tell you honestly and help you get there. Individual results vary.
Why Melbourne-area patients choose CARE Natural Wellness Center
Instead of treating the knee in isolation, we look at the joint, the mechanics around it, and your overall health. Our knee-pain approach brings together PEMF therapy, infrared light therapy, and nutrition support from Dr. Walsh, who has been caring for patients at CARE since 2000 — and our chiropractors, including Dr. Rachael Callaway, can address the hips, spine, and lower body when that’s part of the picture.
Ready to get started? Check out our New Patient Special and request an appointment — our office will confirm a time with you.
Why choose chiropractic
Our knee approach vs. the typical knee-pain routine
| Comparison factor | CARE Natural Wellness Center | Pain Meds & Surgery |
|---|---|---|
| Addresses inflammation & tissue health | ✓PEMF, infrared light & nutrition | ✕Often masks the symptoms |
| Drug-free & non-invasive | ✓Always | ✕Rarely |
| Risk of side effects | ✓Minimal | ✕Higher (meds, surgery) |
| Looks beyond the knee | ✓Hip, foot & overall health considered | ✕Knee treated in isolation |
| Nutrition support | ✓Part of the plan | ✕Seldom addressed |
| Recovery approach | ✓Non-surgical, no downtime | ✕Often rest, meds, or surgery |
Treatment options
Services we use to relieve knee pain
Chiropractic Care
Gentle, precise chiropractic adjustments in Melbourne, FL that restore motion to restricted joints and help ease back pain, neck pain, and headaches at the source.
Learn more →Shockwave Therapy
Acoustic Shockwave Therapy in Melbourne, FL helps restart the body’s healing response for stubborn tendon problems like plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow.
Learn more →Light Therapy
Red and near-infrared light therapy in Melbourne, FL — a gentle, drug-free way to help ease inflammation, support circulation, and aid recovery for the whole body.
Learn more →PEMF Therapy
PEMF therapy in Melbourne, FL uses gentle, low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields to help support circulation, comfort and recovery. Quiet and non-invasive.
Learn more →Related conditions
Other conditions we treat in Melbourne
Patient reviews
What our Melbourne patients say
“Dr Walsh is amazing! The staff is amazing as well.”
“Dr. Brian Walsh and his caring office staff have been serving me for almost 30 years now. His chiropractic skills and Nutritional Response Testing have helped me tremendously to navigate the health obstacles that have presented themselves in my journey. From severe issues with thyroid disease to menopause symptoms to navigating the pain related to arthritis and joint issues, Dr. Walsh has been a reliable resource and a readily available care provider who has helped me maintain and improve my quality of life through access to helpful natural supplements and practical strategies for quality and healthy pain management and treatment options. His helpful and compassionate staff always go the distance to ensure that you get the care you need and they do so with cheerfulness and respect. I honestly don’t know what my quality of life would be like without access to this wonderful group of professionals.”
“Dr Walsh and staff are phenomenal”
What causes knee pain?+
Common causes include osteoarthritis, overuse, tendon irritation, bursitis, old injuries, and poor hip or foot mechanics that overload the knee. Our exam helps identify what's driving your pain so we can recommend the right approach.
How can I relieve knee pain at home?+
Gentle movement, ice for acute swelling, and avoiding long periods of inactivity often help in the short term. If pain lasts more than a week, keeps coming back, or limits your daily activities, schedule an exam so we can look at what's behind it.
What is PEMF therapy for knee pain?+
PEMF stands for pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. Our knee approach uses Atomic Spin technology, a PEMF-based therapy designed to help reduce inflammation and nerve irritation and support circulation and the body's natural healing processes in the joint.
How does infrared light therapy help the knee?+
Infrared light reaches into the tissue around the joint, where it can help stimulate circulation and cellular repair, ease swelling, and relax surrounding muscles. It's gentle and painless.
Why is nutrition part of knee-pain care?+
Inflammation and tissue repair are influenced by what's happening throughout the body, not just in the knee. Dr. Brian Walsh, who focuses on nutrition therapy, uses targeted whole-food nutrition to help support connective tissue and the body's response to inflammation.
Can Shockwave Therapy help knee pain?+
For some tendon problems around the knee, such as patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee), Shockwave Therapy may be an option. We'll let you know at your exam whether it's a fit for your situation.
When should I see a specialist instead?+
Conservative care is a reasonable first step for many kinds of knee pain. If your exam suggests a significant ligament or meniscus tear, severe locking, or instability that points to structural damage, we'll tell you and recommend the appropriate specialist.
How many visits will I need?+
It depends on the cause of your pain, how long you've had it, and how your body responds. After your evaluation we'll recommend a personalized plan. Individual results vary.
Is this approach safe for knee arthritis?+
PEMF therapy, infrared light, and nutrition support are all gentle and non-invasive, and they are commonly used by people with knee arthritis. We screen carefully and will recommend an orthopedic consultation when arthritis is severe.
Do I need imaging before my first visit?+
Usually not, though you're welcome to bring any reports you already have. If our exam suggests imaging would change your care — such as a suspected fracture or significant structural injury — we'll tell you.