Did you know that the joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons in your knee all rest beneath layers of fascia that support their function? Fascia is a type of connective tissue that runs throughout the body and enables every movement we make. Damaged fascia may actually play an important role in many common knee conditions and injuries.
It may even drive painful symptoms that follow tendonitis, osteoarthritis, aging-related aches and pains, post-surgical discomfort, fractures, sprains, tears, and more.1 2 3 4 5 6
Generally, the fascial layers are hydrated and spacious enough to allow for comfortable movement. However, studies have found that due to injury, poor posture, overuse, and other factors, fascia may become tightened, dehydrated, and thickened and may compromise nearby structures.7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Overuse, improper walking form, injury, surgery, and simple wear-and-tear can all impact the fascia around our knees. Impacted fascia may affect the structures underneath it or nerves within it and lead to the prolonged symptoms of many knee conditions and injuries.1 2 3 4 5 6
RELIEF® is used to address areas of potentially thickened, dehydrated, or tightened fascia that may be resulting in pain. The treatment utilizes a hydrodissection technique to introduce growth factors, and we believe may be an effective method of addressing a variety of painful knee conditions and injuries.16 17 18 19
RELIEF® is minimally invasive and often fast-acting. 4 out of 5 RELIEF® patients report improvement in their 2-week post-treatment survey. The procedure does not require medication, surgery, bedrest, or post-procedure immobilization and has helped thousands to overcome painful conditions and get back to their best.
“I’ve never been this great. I’m feeling magnificent” – Mike Tyson after RELIEF®
Contact us to see if your knee pain could be driven by damaged fascia and if it qualifies for RELIEF®.
7x NBA All-Star Joe Johnson explains his experience with RELIEF® for patellar tendonitis. By addressing the fascia around his tendon, the procedure was able to help reduce his symptoms and discomfort. This is an example of how addressing fascia superficially can aid deeper structures, such as a tendon, while remaining minimally invasive.