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Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Knee Pain

If you’re struggling with arthritis, a previous injury, or chronic knee pain that’s keeping you from enjoying everyday life, our team provides personalized evaluations and treatment options designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, restore function, and help you get back to doing what you love.

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Knee Pain Shouldn’t Control Your Life

Occasional soreness after activity is common, but persistent knee pain shouldn’t be ignored. You may benefit from an evaluation if you’re experiencing:

  • Pain that lasts several weeks
  • Swelling that doesn’t improve
  • Difficulty climbing stairs
  • Pain while walking
  • Knee stiffness
  • Clicking or locking
  • Your knee giving out
  • Limited range of motion
  • Pain that interferes with sleep
  • Difficulty enjoying normal daily activities

Seeking treatment early may help prevent symptoms from worsening and allow for more treatment options.


Finding the Cause of Your Knee Pain

Knee pain is one of the most common reasons people seek care, but there isn’t a single cause.

For some, it develops gradually over time. For others, it begins after an injury or years of repetitive movement. Knee pain may be caused by osteoarthritis, cartilage damage, meniscus tears, ligament or tendon injuries, bursitis, chronic inflammation, age-related joint changes, or previous sports injuries.

Because every patient is different, the first step isn’t choosing treatment but understanding what’s causing your pain.

At Tennessee Health & Wellness, every Knee Pain Program begins with a comprehensive initial exam designed to identify the underlying cause of your symptoms before any treatment recommendations are made.

Tiffany Ward reviewing knee imaging with a patient during a knee pain consultation
Tiffany Ward evaluating a patient's knee for chronic knee pain at Tennessee Health & Wellness

Our Approach to Knee Pain

Knee pain isn’t the same for every patient, so treatment shouldn’t be either.

We begin with a comprehensive initial exam to understand your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and the underlying cause of your knee pain. From there, we take time to explain your findings, discuss your treatment options, and answer your questions so you can make an informed decision about your care.

If your treatment plan includes regenerative injections, conservative therapies, supportive bracing, or a combination of services, every recommendation is tailored to your unique condition, goals, and long-term health.

Knee Pain Treatment Options

Every patient’s treatment plan is different. Depending on your evaluation, your provider may recommend one treatment or a combination of therapies designed to help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support long-term joint health.

HA Injections

Designed to improve joint lubrication and reduce discomfort for appropriate candidates.

HCTP Injections

A regenerative treatment option that helps support the body’s natural healing response.

StemWave Therapy

Acoustic wave technology used to promote healing and reduce pain in certain conditions.

ECST

A therapy designed to stimulate nerve regeneration and support healing throughout the body.

Red Light Therapy

Often used alongside other treatments to support healing and reduce inflammation.

Custom Knee Bracing

For some, a custom offloading brace may improve stability and reduce stress on the affected joint.

Tiffany Ward using knee imaging equipment during non-surgical knee pain treatment in Cookeville, TN

What to Expect During Your Treatment Journey

Learn about our Knee Pain Program, meet our team, ask questions, and decide whether our approach is right for you. No treatment recommendations are made during this visit.

We’ll review your medical history, perform a thorough evaluation, obtain any necessary imaging, and discuss personalized treatment recommendations based on your condition.

If injections are recommended, an arthrogram may be performed to evaluate the inside of the knee joint and help ensure treatment is delivered accurately. Using advanced fluoroscopic imaging, we can visualize the joint in real time, supporting greater precision and confidence throughout the procedure.

Based on your evaluation, we’ll recommend the treatment options that best fit your condition and goals.

Depending on your treatment plan, we’ll continue monitoring your progress and adjusting care as needed to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

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Why Choose US

Personalized Treatment Plans

Every recommendation is based on your unique condition, needs, and goals.

Multiple Treatment Options

We offer a variety of conservative and regenerative therapies under one roof.

Non-Surgical Treatment Options

We help patients explore treatment options before considering surgery.

Focused on Long-Term Results

Our goal is to improve function, reduce pain, and help you stay active.

Complimentary Consultation

Our complimentary knee consult provides an opportunity for patient to meet with a provider to answer any questions you have and discuss services and options available.

Any recommendations regarding plan of care and treatment will be discussed at the exam after review of medical history, history of present condition, imaging, and hands on exam.

It is important to note that this is a complimentary consult that is not billed to insurance. The patient is not required to have a consult prior to moving forward with our knee program but is available to you.

Dr. Scott Kirby providing a complimentary knee pain consultation at Tennessee Health & Wellness in Cookeville, TN

Common Questions About Our Knee Pain Program

In most cases, yes. Every treatment plan begins with a comprehensive initial exam where we review your medical history, evaluate your symptoms, obtain any necessary imaging, and determine the underlying cause of your knee pain. Some patients choose to begin with an optional complimentary consultation to learn more about our services before scheduling their exam.

In most cases, no. You do not need a referral to schedule an appointment with Tennessee Health & Wellness. While we gladly accept referrals from other healthcare providers, many patients contact us directly to schedule an evaluation and learn more about their treatment options.

Yes. Our Knee Pain Program offers an optional complimentary consultation where you can meet our team, learn about available treatment options, ask questions, and decide whether you’d like to move forward with a comprehensive initial exam. No treatment recommendations are made during this visit. It’s simply an opportunity to learn more about your options in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for knee pain. After your comprehensive evaluation, we’ll explain your findings, discuss your treatment options, and recommend the approach that’s most appropriate for your condition, lifestyle, and goals. Every recommendation is based on your individual needs—not a standard treatment plan.

Not necessarily. Many patients come to us because they’re looking for conservative or regenerative treatment options before considering surgery. While every situation is different, our goal is to help you explore non-surgical treatment options whenever appropriate and determine the best path forward based on your condition.

Coverage depends on the treatment being recommended. Some services, including your initial exam and certain procedures, may be billed to insurance, while other regenerative treatments are cash-based. Before moving forward, our team will review your treatment plan, discuss any expected costs, and answer any questions you may have.

Every patient’s treatment plan is different. Some individuals benefit from a single procedure, while others achieve the best results through a series of treatments over several weeks. During your evaluation, we’ll explain what you can expect based on your condition and personalized treatment plan.

Our Knee Pain Program may benefit patients experiencing knee pain related to osteoarthritis, cartilage damage, meniscus injuries, ligament or tendon injuries, chronic inflammation, previous injuries, or other conditions affecting the knee joint. Your comprehensive evaluation helps us identify the underlying cause of your symptoms and determine the most appropriate treatment options.

If available, please bring any recent imaging, medical records related to your knee pain, a list of current medications, and your insurance information. This information helps us better understand your medical history and provide the most appropriate recommendations during your evaluation.

That’s perfectly okay. Whether you’re exploring treatment options or simply looking for answers, our team is here to help. We can answer your questions, help determine the appropriate first appointment, and guide you through the next steps with confidence.

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Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

  • Dr. Tiffany Ward was great to work with, explained everything in detail of what I would be going through and explaining procedures so I could understand and answered all questions. All the staff very friendly and will go the extra mile to work out any problems that arises far as insurance and or medication. I will definitely recommend them as far as knee pain or problems, since that is what I went to them for. Great job, the doctor and staff. Highly recommended.
    Glynn Browning
  • Tiffany and her staff are the best! Amy greets you with a smile when you enter and Tiffany is very nice and great at diagnosing your issue and explains your treatment choices. Tiffany has treated my knee and my shoulder with great results. The treatment was pain free and definitely helped me!
    Lisa D.
  • Tiffany was amazing regarding giving options for my knee and shoulder pain. Front office is top notch! Recommend to all as Dr Kirby was amazing with his initial consultation .
    David Medina
  • Everyone was VERY professional here. The injections were virtually painless and I was already feeling considerable pain relief by the end of the injections. Physical therapy is very important for best pain relief. I highly recommend this practice. I had knee pain from years of bone on bone wear.
    Gary Whitaker

Take the First Step Toward Better Knee Health

You don’t have to let knee pain keep you from doing the things you enjoy most. Tell us a little about what you’re experiencing, and our team will help you determine the appropriate next step.

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