Knee pain: when to see a doctor and your first visit
Very severe knee pain needs urgent medical attention. You also need urgent attention if you cannot put weight on the knee. To arrange a visit with me in San Pedro de Alcántara or at home, send me a WhatsApp message or call.
Clinic in San Pedro de Alcántara, by appointment only · Home visits in San Pedro, Marbella, Benahavís and, with prior notice, Estepona
Comprehensive Body Assessment €70 at the clinic · €120 at home
Phone +34 672 29 91 22
When to see a doctor or call 112
Seek urgent medical attention
- Your knee is very painful.
- You cannot move it or put any weight on it.
- It is badly swollen or has changed shape.
- It locks, gives way or clicks painfully.
- You have a very high temperature or feel hot, cold or shivery, with redness or heat around the knee.
Book an appointment with your doctor
- The pain started because of an accident or injury.
- You cannot bend your knee or have trouble straightening it fully.
- There is redness or warmth around the knee.
- The calf below your sore knee is painful, swollen, numb, tingly or bluish.
- Pain remains after three days of home care.
- Pain does not improve within a few weeks or you are worried about its cause.
In an emergency, call 112.
Osteopathy does not replace your doctor or any medication you have been prescribed.
What knee pain is
Knee pain is a common symptom at any age. It can develop suddenly or gradually.
It sometimes starts after an injury or exercise. It may also begin as mild discomfort and slowly get worse. Causes include sprains, ligament or meniscus injuries, and arthritis.
Another cause is bursitis, inflammation linked to repeated pressure on the knee, overuse or injury. Tendinitis can also cause pain. It can be related to overuse or a change in activities. There is no single cause that explains every case. Your doctor makes the diagnosis. Medication is a matter for your doctor.
If you get in touch about knee pain: your first visit
Tell me which visit you want
Send a WhatsApp message with your town and say whether you’d prefer the clinic or a home visit. You can also phone me. We agree a day and time.
We discuss your health history
Your first appointment is called the Comprehensive Body Assessment. It includes a case history, meaning a conversation about your health, a full check and first contact.
I observe you and begin
I observe and listen to you, assess your case and do some first hands-on work. There is no single action on an isolated area: I look at your body as one single, indivisible unit.
I recommend a doctor when needed
If I have doubts or cannot work on your case, my recommendation is a medical appointment.
What happens in my sessions
I do thorough hands-on work and give posture recommendations. I also give you exercises for home, chosen individually. My osteopathy page describes the way I work.
Prices
The address, home visits and costs
My clinic in San Pedro de Alcántara is at C/ Ilusión 17, Fuente Nueva. I see clients by appointment only. An unpaved car park 50 m away offers free parking.
You can also ask for a home visit at a house, hotel or villa. The area I cover includes Benahavís and San Pedro, as well as Marbella, with Nueva Andalucía and Puerto Banús. For Estepona, I need prior notice.
- First clinic appointment, 60 minutes: €70 for the Comprehensive Body Assessment.
- First appointment at your home: €120 for the Comprehensive Body Assessment.
- Osteopathy session at the clinic: €70 per session.
- Home session: from €100.
You can pay by bank transfer, Bizum or cash. I don’t work with insurers. The price list gives the rates for visits.
For medical emergencies, call 112.
Frequently asked questions
Before an appointment: questions about your knee
Should I wait a few weeks if it still hurts?
Contact your doctor if pain remains after three days of home care. For urgent signs, follow the medical advice in the box above without waiting that long.
Does a click always mean an injury?
Clicking can be a reason to contact your doctor. Painless clicking is normal; painful clicking needs urgent medical attention.
Do I need an MRI before booking an appointment?
If you have reports or test results from your doctor or a specialist, bring them; if not, that’s fine. Your doctor decides whether any tests are needed.
After a knee operation, when can we start?
The doctor who looked after you has the final say. We start once they have discharged you and given their go-ahead, following their instructions and working safely.
What can cause knee pain?
Causes include arthritis, sprains and ligament or meniscus injuries. Pain can develop after an injury or without an obvious injury. The diagnosis is your doctor’s responsibility.
Sources
- MedlinePlus, “Knee pain”, reviewed 7 November 2024; accessed 5 November 2026. Used for: definition, causes, reasons to see a doctor and pain after three days of home care.
- NHS, “Knee pain”, reviewed 21 December 2023; accessed 5 November 2026. Used for: warning signs, clicking and when to see a doctor for persistent pain.
Tell me what kind of visit you need and where
Phone +34 672 29 91 22
To arrange a visit, tell me your town and whether you prefer the clinic or a home visit. Don’t send diagnoses, reports or medical test results by message.
Clinic in San Pedro de Alcántara, by appointment only; home visits in San Pedro, Marbella, Benahavís and, with prior notice, Estepona. Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.
I do the sessions in Spanish or English.