Knee Pain Treatment in Cincinnati
Whether you're a runner dealing with IT band syndrome or a lifter struggling through squats, knee pain doesn't have to sideline you. We find the root cause — and fix it.
Why Does My Knee Hurt?
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints we see at Optimal Health & Performance — and one of the most mismanaged. Most people are told to rest, ice, and take ibuprofen. The pain fades, they go back to training, and it comes right back.
That's because the knee is rarely the problem. It's usually the victim.
Tight hips, weak glutes, poor ankle mobility, or faulty movement patterns put excessive stress on the knee joint over time. Until those underlying issues are addressed, the pain keeps returning.
Common Knee Conditions We Treat
IT Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
Patellar Tendinopathy
Pes Anserine Bursitis
Post-surgical rehab (ACL, meniscus)
General knee stiffness and mobility restrictions
You Don't Have to Stop Training
Our goal is never to pull you out of the gym or off the road longer than necessary. We work with your training schedule, modify what needs to be modified, and keep you moving throughout the process whenever possible.
Whether you're 6 weeks out from a race or trying to hit a squat PR pain-free, we'll build a plan around your goals — not just your MRI.
How We Treat It
Your first visit starts with a full movement assessment — not just a look at your knee in isolation. Dr. Brian Trautman evaluates how your entire kinetic chain moves, identifies what's actually driving your pain, and builds a plan from there.
Treatment typically combines:
Chiropractic care to restore joint mobility in the knee, hip, and lumbar spine
Active Release Technique (ART) to break down scar tissue and adhesions in the surrounding soft tissue
Dry needling to reduce muscular tension in the quads, IT band, and hip complex
Rehab & loading strategies so you can return to running, lifting, and training — and stay there
We don't just treat the symptom. We fix the movement pattern that caused it.
Ready to stop guessing and start fixing it?
Schedule a free 15-minute discovery call to talk through what's going on and find out if we're the right fit.
