Meniscus Injury

What Is a Meniscus Injury?

Your meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage that cushions and stabilizes your knee joint. Each knee has two menisci — one on the inside (medial) and one on the outside (lateral). These act as shock absorbers between the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia).

A meniscus tear occurs when this cartilage becomes damaged or torn, typically from:

• Twisting or pivoting on the knee while the foot is planted
• Deep squatting or sudden impact
• Repetitive stress over time
• Degeneration from aging or arthritis

When torn or irritated, the meniscus can cause:

• Sharp or catching knee pain
• Swelling and stiffness
• Locking or instability in the joint
• Difficulty bending or straightening the knee

Common Causes and Risk Factors

While athletes often experience meniscus tears during sports, these injuries can also occur in everyday life. Common causes include:

• Sports injuries (soccer, basketball, running)
• Lifting or twisting while bearing weight
• Age-related cartilage wear
• Misalignment or instability in the joint
• Poor biomechanics or muscle imbalance

Left untreated, a meniscus injury can lead to chronic pain, arthritis, and progressive joint degeneration — which is why restoring proper motion and pressure balance in the knee is so important.

How Knee Decompression Therapy Helps

Knee decompression therapy is a gentle, non-surgical treatment that helps relieve joint pressure and promote healing within the meniscus and surrounding tissues.

This therapy works by applying precise, computer-guided traction to the knee joint, which:

• Reduces compression between the femur and tibia
• Promotes nutrient and fluid exchange for cartilage repair
• Decreases inflammation and swelling
• Improves range of motion and joint stability
• Reduces pain from nerve irritation or joint restriction

By restoring joint spacing and circulation, the knee is able to heal more efficiently and naturally — often without the need for surgery.

Our Approach at Liberty Chiropractic Institute

At Liberty Chiropractic Institute, we take a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating meniscus injuries. Our doctors carefully evaluate your knee mechanics, posture, and movement patterns to identify the root cause of the problem.

Your customized care plan may include:

• Gentle knee decompression sessions to reduce joint stress
• Chiropractic adjustments to improve lower-body alignment
• Soft tissue therapies and guided mobility exercises
• Recommendations for at-home care and prevention
• Ongoing progress tracking to ensure long-term results

We focus on helping your knee heal from the inside out — not just masking the pain.

Avoid Surgery and Get Back to Moving Comfortably

Many patients are told they need surgery for a meniscus tear — but in many cases, that’s not necessary. With knee decompression therapy, your body can heal naturally by restoring the proper balance, alignment, and function of the joint.

If you’re struggling with knee pain, swelling, or instability from a meniscus injury, our team can help you find relief safely and effectively.

Liberty Chiropractic Institute
Non-Surgical Meniscus Injury Treatment in Raleigh, NC

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