Dr. Jason R. Brown, D.C. is a sports chiropractor, and a lot of his work at Reston Healing Center is on extremities like shoulders, knees, feet and ankles. Knee pain is one of the conditions he lists as seeing great results with.

What causes knee pain

Knee pain is common at every age. Overusing your knee can trigger it, and so can a sprain from a sudden or awkward twist. Pain at the front of the knee, around the kneecap, is often patellofemoral syndrome. Pain on the outside can come from iliotibial (IT) band syndrome, an injury to the thick band that runs from your hip to the outside of your knee. Kneeling for a long time can inflame the bursa, and arthritis and extra body weight put you at greater risk for knee problems.

Reston Association maintains about 55 miles of footpaths, and the W&OD Trail has an access point right here in town. Runners, walkers and cyclists put a lot of miles on their knees here. So do the parents and gardeners who spend their weekends kneeling.

When it’s time to get your knee checked

Pain around your kneecap on stairs or after sitting a while
Pain on the outside of your knee when you run
You keep re-injuring the same knee
Knee pain that gets worse when you walk or run
Your knee still feels off after a twist or a fall

Playing through it can turn a small problem into a long layoff. Getting it checked early gives you more options.

Your first visit

It starts with a free 10–15 minute consult with Dr. Jason. Tell him what’s going on and ask anything. If you want to go ahead, you know the price before anything happens: $169 cash for your exam, digital X-rays and adjustment, or your price if we work with your insurance.

For every issue, knee pain included, we do a consultation and a thorough exam: ranges of motion, muscle testing, posture checks and digital X-rays. That gives each patient an individualized treatment plan to get them on the road back to what they love doing.

How we treat knee pain

Dr. Jason adjusts the spine and the extremities, knees included. Each visit is about an hour of hands-on work: adjustments with Dr. Jason, then muscle work, stretching and exercises with Dr. Jason or one of our therapists. Depending on what you need, your plan can also include active sports massage and kinesio taping, which supports the muscles and joints while still letting you move.

If you’re experiencing pain in your feet, knees, legs or back from wearing shoes with little to no support, custom foot orthotics may be right for you. You also leave with therapeutic exercises to do at home, and they change as you get stronger.

Why choose us

Our patients have given us a 4.9-star rating across 52 Google reviews, including runners and active teens. Dr. Jason takes his time, explains what he’s doing and wants to be the most conservative person you see. The goal is to help without surgery. If he can’t help you, he’ll get you to someone who can.