Treatment for Knee Pain  McKinney, Texas

Move Better and Get Back to What You Love

The knee is one of the most common areas where people suddenly start to feel pain — maybe after a long run, a weekend of yard work, or simply waking up one morning. What often begins as a small ache can linger and worsen over time.

Many people assume that the pain must be caused by something “wrong” inside the knee — but that’s not always true.

MRI “Abnormalities” Are Common — Even Without Pain

A 2020 study by Horga et al. looked at 230 people with no knee pain at all. Surprisingly, 97% of them showed “abnormalities” on MRI.
Here’s what the scans revealed:

  • 30% had meniscus tears

  • 62% had cartilage changes

  • 52% had bone marrow edema

  • 46% had tendon abnormalities

  • 38% had ligament changes

  • 26% had pre-patellar bursitis

These findings show that structural changes in the knee are often normal and not necessarily the cause of pain.

So if you’ve had an MRI or X-ray showing one of these “abnormalities,” don’t panic — the issue may not be in the structure itself. Often, pain comes from:

  • Muscle weakness or imbalance

  • Training or movement pattern errors

  • Poor tissue health

  • A sudden spike in activity levels

Common Knee Conditions We Treat

If you’ve been diagnosed with or suspect any of the following, physical therapy can help:

  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome

  • Patellar tendinitis (jumper’s knee)

  • Knee osteoarthritis

  • Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome

  • Meniscus tears

At Tempered Physical Therapy, we specialize in identifying the true cause of your knee pain and designing a treatment plan tailored to you.

One-on-One, Evidence-Based Care

Every session at Tempered PT is 100% one-on-one with your Doctor of Physical Therapy — no assistants, no aides, and no cookie-cutter programs.

Your treatment may include:

  • Joint mobilization to restore motion

  • Dry needling with electrical stimulation

  • Myofascial decompression (cupping)

  • Progressive strengthening and stability training

  • Guidance on safe exercise modifications so you can keep training while you heal

Our goal is to not only get you out of pain but to help you come back stronger than before your injury.

Get Started with Knee Pain Physical Therapy in McKinney

If you have questions about your knee pain or want to know what physical therapy could look like for you, call Dr. Justin Ponce at 214-499-1191 for a free consultation.

Or, if you’re ready to start feeling better, book your physical therapy appointment today.

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