416 Ilam Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8052

Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 8pm

416 Ilam Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8052

Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-8pm

Knee Specialist in Christchurch

Osteopaths love to treat knee pain! Why? Because a lot of the time, the pain is not just coming from your knee joint. Knee pain can be more than just an inconvenience; it can keep you from walking comfortably, staying active, or doing everyday tasks. Our experienced knee specialists take a holistic, hands-on approach to provide effective knee pain treatment and restore your range of movement.

Osteopathy for Knee Pain Relief

Osteopathy for knee pain relief

Once we’ve identified where your knee pain is coming from, whether it’s the knee joint itself or related areas like the hips, spine, or feet, we’ll create a personalised treatment plan to suit your needs. Our approach combines hands-on osteopathic techniques to ease pain, restore movement, and improve function, along with tailored rehab exercises to support long-term recovery and help you get back to the activities you love.

What Causes Knee Pain?

Knee pain often doesn’t start in the knee. That’s why we assess your whole body including the spine, pelvis, hips, ankles, and feet to uncover what’s really behind the discomfort.

Knee pain treatment often depends on the underlying cause, which could be biomechanical issues, injuries, arthritis, systemic conditions like gout or infection, or even referred pain from the back or hips. At your first visit, we’ll assess the true cause and tailor a treatment plan to suit you.

How Our Osteopaths Treat Knee Pain

We combine hands-on techniques with tailored rehab to support both short-term relief and long-term recovery. Your treatment may include:

  • Joint mobilisation or manipulation: to restore natural movement
  • Soft tissue therapy: to ease muscle tension around the knee, ankle, or spine
  • Postural and movement assessment: to improve the way your body functions as a whole
  • Rehabilitation exercises: to build strength and stability
  • Referrals for imaging or specialists: if scans or surgical options are needed

We work with your GP, orthopaedic specialist, or sports doctor if required, and can refer for imaging like X-rays or MRIs when necessary. You don’t need a GP referral to see us or file an ACC claim,  we can handle it all in-house.

Knee Conditions We Commonly Treat

Our osteopaths have experience supporting a wide range of knee injuries and conditions, including:

  • ACL, MCL and LCL strains
  • Meniscal (cartilage) injuries
  • Tendonitis and knee strain
  • Hamstring and adductor strains
  • Osgood-Schlatter disease
  • Pain from osteoarthritis or general wear and tear

Who Do We Treat?

We see patients of all ages with knee pain from kids and teens to adults, pregnant women, older adults, and athletes. Every treatment plan is personalised to suit your body, lifestyle, and goals. After a thorough assessment, we’ll work with you to decide whether osteopathic treatment is right for your specific condition.

Book With a Knee Specialist in Christchurch

You don’t need to live with knee pain, our Christchurch osteopaths are here to help you recover naturally and move freely again.

Call us now or book online to take the first step toward lasting relief.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a knee specialist do?

Our osteopaths take a whole-body approach to treating knee pain. We assess how your joints, muscles, and movement patterns contribute to discomfort, then use hands-on techniques to improve mobility, ease tension, and support healing.

Do I need a referral to see a knee specialist?

No referral is required. You can book directly with us, and we can handle ACC claims on-site if you’re eligible.

Can osteopathy help with knee injuries like ACL or meniscus tears?

Yes, we often treat injuries like ACL strains and meniscus issues using hands-on therapy and rehabilitation exercises. If surgical intervention is needed, we can refer you to an orthopaedic specialist.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on the cause and severity of your pain. Some people feel better within 2–3 sessions, while others may need ongoing support. We’ll create a personalised plan after your initial assessment.