Knee pain rarely originates in the knee alone — imbalances in the hip, pelvis, foot, and spine all contribute to abnormal loading that breaks down knee cartilage and irritates surrounding structures. Dr. Cayer evaluates the entire kinetic chain to identify the true source of your knee pain and build a corrective plan that doesn't rely on injections or surgery.
Common Symptoms
Understanding the Anatomy
The knee is the meeting point of the entire lower body kinetic chain. Hip weakness, foot pronation, and pelvic tilt all change how forces travel through the knee — often causing pain, degeneration, and instability even when the knee itself is structurally normal.
How We Treat It
Custom Orthotics
Corrects foot and arch mechanics that directly affect knee loading patterns.
Exercise & Rehab Programs
Strengthens the hip and quad muscles critical for knee joint stability.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Corrects pelvic and lumbar imbalances causing excessive knee stress.
Cold Laser Therapy
Reduces intra-articular inflammation and promotes cartilage tissue healing.
Patient Success Story
Michael S.
36 years old · Financial Analyst & Weekend Runner
The Problem
Michael had chronic knee pain that stopped him from running — his favorite stress reliever. The pain was worst on the inside of his right knee and flared up after just a mile. He saw an orthopedist who took X-rays, found 'mild arthritis,' and told him to rest, take ibuprofen, and 'find a lower-impact hobby.' Michael tried resting for 6 weeks. The pain came back the first time he ran again. He felt defeated.
The Outcome
Dr. Cayer didn't just look at Michael's knee — he evaluated his entire kinetic chain. He found a significant hip weakness on the right side and a foot pronation issue that was causing Michael's knee to track inward with every step. He corrected Michael's pelvic alignment, prescribed targeted hip strengthening exercises, fitted him with custom orthotics, and used cold laser on the knee. Michael ran his first 5K pain-free six weeks later.
Before & After: Patient Progress
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M.S.
30s · 10 visits · 6 weeks
Before
Week 1 — Cannot bend right knee past 90°
After
Week 6 — Full deep squat, zero pain
Running 5K races pain-free. Custom orthotics preventing recurrence.
G.H.
60s · 18 visits · 10 weeks
Before
Week 1 — Required cane for walking, severe OA pain
After
Week 10 — Walking independently without assistive device
Knee replacement surgery deferred. Full daily activity restored.
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What Our Patients Say
“I had chronic knee pain that stopped me from running. Other doctors just told me to rest and take ibuprofen. Dr. Cayer identified a hip imbalance that was causing my knee to track incorrectly, corrected it, and gave me exercises. I ran my first 5K pain-free six weeks later.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Dr. Cayer for Knee Pain & Weakness
Full kinetic chain assessment — not just knee-focused
Custom orthotics when foot mechanics contribute
Targeted rehab exercises to prevent recurrence
Cold laser therapy for cartilage and ligament healing