Knee Pain

Is knee pain making it hard to walk, climb stairs, or stay active? Have you been told that knee replacement surgery is your only option?

Whether you’re dealing with arthritis, injury, or long-term wear and tear, living with chronic knee pain can be exhausting—not just physically, but emotionally as well.

For those seeking safe and effective pain management, Regenerative Health Institute offers an alternative to knee surgery in Fishers.

Dr. Derek Smith provides non-surgical treatment plans designed to help reduce inflammation, improve mobility, and restore joint function naturally.

These advanced pain relief treatments empowers patients to return to the activities they enjoy, without the need for pain medications or joint replacement.

Common Causes of Painful Knees

The knee is one of the most used—and most vulnerable—joints in the body. Pain can result from acute injury, overuse, structural imbalances, or degenerative changes over time.

Common knee conditions we treat include:

• Osteoarthritis and cartilage degeneration
• Meniscus tears
• Ligament sprains and strains (ACL, MCL, PCL)
• Patellar tracking issues
• Knee bursitis
• Post-surgical stiffness or scar tissue
• Tendonitis and runner’s knee
• Bone-on-bone joint wear

These conditions can lead to swelling, stiffness, instability, and chronic pain that makes walking or even standing uncomfortable.

Supportive Therapies: Chiropractic & Rehab

We use chiropractic care and physical rehabilitation to support recovery and long-term results.

Chiropractic adjustments may help restore pelvic and spinal alignment, reducing stress on the knees caused by poor posture or gait imbalance.

Physical therapy focuses on improving flexibility, strengthening surrounding muscles, and correcting movement patterns that contribute to knee pain.

These therapies optimize the body’s biomechanics and help you regain joint function more effectively.

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is the most common cause of chronic knee pain, especially in adults over 50.

This condition occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the knee joint wears down over time, leading to bone-on-bone friction, inflammation, stiffness, and reduced mobility.

Traditional treatments like corticosteroid injections or pain medications may offer temporary relief—but they don’t address the progressive cartilage loss that causes the pain in the first place.

Many patients are told that knee replacement surgery is inevitable—but that’s not always the case.

Whether your OA is in the early stages or already advanced, we’ll evaluate your condition and create a care plan that gives you the best chance at restoring knee function naturally.

Shockwave and Red Light Therapy for Selected Knee Concerns

When knee pain is linked to persistent patellar tendinopathy or another carefully identified soft-tissue problem, shockwave therapy may be considered alongside strengthening and movement retraining. It is not used as a one-size-fits-all treatment for every painful knee.

Red light therapy may also provide supportive, temporary relief for certain minor joint or muscle discomfort. We first evaluate whether symptoms are related to a tendon, arthritis, meniscus injury, instability, or another cause before recommending either service.

Avoid Surgery. Reclaim Your Movement.

Knee replacement surgery can be costly, risky, and require months of recovery. But for many patients, it’s not the only path forward.

At Regenerative Health Institute, we help patients find real relief from knee pain through natural, innovative, and personalized care. If you’ve been told surgery is your only option—or if you’re tired of living with daily discomfort—we’ll evaluate your knee and recommend appropriate non-surgical options.

If you are suffering from knee pain in Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, or the surrounding areas, call us now at (317) 548-1020 to find out if you’re a candidate for our knee pain treatments. Let’s help you walk confidently again—without going under the knife.