Hurt in a wreck? We treat car accident injuries in Dallas and Lewisville.Dallas: Garland Rd · Lewisville: Hebron Pkwy · 844-589-7246
Knee pain after a crash, a fall or sports? Get it examined and find out what is behind it.
For some knee pain, yes, especially pain linked to muscle imbalance, the way you walk or how your hips and lower back move. A chiropractor examines the knee and the joints around it, then builds a plan that can include soft tissue work, taping and exercises. Swelling, locking or a knee that gives way needs a medical doctor first.
MedlinePlus notes that knee injuries such as ligament tears and conditions such as osteoarthritis can cause pain and limit how you move.
Taping support: kinesiology taping. Lower back involved? See back pain care.
| Sign | What to do |
|---|---|
| You cannot put weight on the leg | ER or urgent care for imaging |
| Your knee locks, gives way or swells quickly | See a medical doctor to rule out a tear |
| Redness, heat and fever | Get medical care the same day |
| An ache or stiffness when walking, climbing or kneeling | Book a chiropractic exam |
10611 Garland Road, Suite 115
Dallas, TX 75218
East Dallas, Lake Highlands, Garland and Mesquite
751 Hebron Pkwy, Suite 160
Lewisville, TX 75057
Lewisville, Flower Mound, Carrollton and The Colony
It is a knee injury that happens when the knee hits the dashboard in a crash. It can bruise the kneecap or strain the ligaments, so get it examined even if the pain seems mild.
If you cannot bear weight, the knee is very swollen or it locks, a medical doctor may order imaging first. Your chiropractor will refer you out if your exam points that way.
No doctor referral is needed to see a chiropractor in Texas. Some health plans require one for coverage.
Book a knee exam at our Dallas or Lewisville clinic.
Page updated October 23, 2026. Reviewed by the Longhorn Injury and Rehab Centers clinical team.
