You've tried rest and pain medication, but your knee keeps catching and giving out. A torn meniscus can't heal itself, but the muscles around it develop tension patterns that make symptoms worse. Our robotic therapy addresses that tension. Many clients regain confidence after several sessions.*
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Basic tasks feel impossible: Simple activities like putting on pants become ordeals when your knee has no support. Shopping at Aventura Mall means moving cautiously, waiting for the next episode that sends you to the floor.
Walking becomes anxiety: Every step at Bayfront Park carries the fear of sudden catching, like a knife stabbing into your knee. What used to be a casual walk now requires constant vigilance as your knee clicks and threatens to buckle.
Stairs feel dangerous: Going up or down stairs triggers excruciating pain and the terrifying sensation your knee will collapse mid-step. Even the few steps at Versailles feel like a gamble.
South Florida residents don't have to live this way.
When your meniscus tears, the muscles around your knee clamp down to protect the joint. This protective tension often causes as much pain and instability as the tear itself. That's why rest alone rarely helps.
A meniscus tear triggers protective muscle tension. Your quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles clamp down to protect the joint, but this tension often makes symptoms worse - the catching, the no-support sensation, the pain that won't quit. We address the tension, not the tear itself. By releasing the tight restrictions around your knee, many clients find their symptoms improve even though the underlying damage remains. The knee tracks more smoothly. Catching decreases. Confidence returns.
Clients often report they can:
Walk distances without their knee clicking or collapsing
Climb stairs confidently without excruciating pain
Put on pants and move through daily tasks without knee giving out
Hear from clients who found relief with TheraMax Miami
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Approach: NSAIDs, muscle relaxers, prescription painkillers to manage symptoms
Timeframe: Daily use, ongoing dependency
Effectiveness: Masks pain temporarily but doesn't address instability or catching
Many clients describe 'living on painkillers' just to get through the day. Medication dulls the pain but doesn't stop the catching, clicking, or collapse. The underlying problem continues while you mask it.
Approach: Resting the knee, avoiding activity, hoping it improves on its own
Timeframe: Weeks to months of restricted activity
Effectiveness: May reduce acute inflammation but often allows muscle tension to worsen
Many clients wish they hadn't waited. Rest doesn't address the muscle tension that develops around a torn meniscus. While you wait, those tension patterns often get worse, and so do the symptoms.
Approach: Arthroscopic repair or removal of damaged meniscus tissue
Timeframe: 2-6 months recovery
Effectiveness: Can address structural damage but involves months of recovery
Surgery means cutting tissue, anesthesia, and months of rehab. Even after surgery, the clicking and catching don't always stop because the muscle tension around the knee remains. Many clients want to exhaust non-invasive options first.
The cartilage damage is only part of the problem
Your meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage that cushions your knee and helps it track smoothly. When it tears, you lose that cushioning and stability. But here's what most people don't realize: the muscles around your knee - your quads, hamstrings, and calf - clamp down to protect the damaged area. This protective tension often causes as much instability as the tear itself. That's why the catching and clicking persist even after the initial injury heals.
(Translated by Google) I'm happy with the robotic treatment. The care was excellent, and Natalia was very caring and explained every step of the procedure very well. I felt relief from my knee pain after two sessions. Thank you to the staff. (Original) Estoy contenta con el tratamiento del robot la atencion muy buena y Natalia muy cariñosa y explica muy bien cada paso de lo que me hace. En dos secciones he sentido mejoria del dolor de rodilla. Gracias al staff.
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the robotic therapy at Theramax, and i can't recommend it enough! After just two appointments, I noticed significant relief from my back and knee pain.The RX2600 Therapeutic Robot applies precise pressure that truly targets muscle tension, making a remarkable difference in my comfort levels.The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, ensuring a great experience. If you are struggling with pain, give Theramax a try-you won't regret it! Five stars all the way!
Great experience at Theramax. I went in for right knee pain and after three session my pain went from an 8 to a 2. After the work day my knee would be in lots of pain and now it no longer is. Great staff and lots of knowledge I highly recommend this place.
"I’ve been training for a marathon, and after a tough 16 mile run, I started experiencing knee pain. I decided to try Theramax, and I’m so glad I did! The team at their Coral Gables location was amazing, friendly and made you feel comfortable as soon as you walked through the door. Their robotic therapy treatments were unlike anything I’ve tried before, and they targeted the exact areas that were causing me discomfort. After just one session, I felt a reduction in my pain, and I was able to continue my training with more confidence. The staff is knowledgeable, professional, and really care about your progress. I highly recommend Theramax for anyone dealing with sports-related pain or just looking to enhance recovery. They’ve been a game changer in my marathon training journey!"
"After struggling with sciatica pain for months, I gave TheraMax Miami a try. Mylene and Cassandra are miracle workers. The shooting pain down my leg is gone after 5 sessions! I had never even heard of the psoas muscle and how it can cause back pain. So glad my sister told me about this place."
"I went for plantar fasciitis pain, and it was such an amazing experience. All the service was unbelievable, from the check in to the end. Cassandra was outstanding, she was very knowledgeable and also very friendly and outgoing. Highly recommend it!"
"Thank you to the folks at Theramax, after 4 sessions my sciatica pain has been greatly reduced. I’ve been able to slowly return to the gym and feel that I am on my way to a full recovery. Highly recommend."
"(Translated by Google) A unique experience, the staff is very professional and friendly! It's worth a try. (Original) Una experiencia diferente, el personal muy profesional y muy amable! Vale la pena probarlo"
"I saw the website for Theramax when I was on vacation in Miami. My shoulder muscles were so tight I could barely turn my head. :-/ Waleska was able to schedule me into a last minute appointment and I am so grateful that she did! I am really feeling great after the treatment. I have also continued to use my percussion gun in the same spots, so the muscle continues to loosen. My treatment was certainly a success!"
Get answers to your questions about robotic therapy
You're not drunk. You're not clumsy. Your knee just can't be trusted. As the surrounding muscles release, that unpredictability often improves. Walking at parks like Bayfront Park without fear is one of the first things people get back.
Meniscus tissue has limited blood supply, so tears often don't fully heal on their own. But symptoms may improve once the muscle tension around the knee is addressed. We can't fix the tear.
We don't diagnose or treat the tear itself. Our therapy is topical, non-invasive soft-tissue work. When a meniscus tears, the quads, hamstrings, and calf often tighten to protect the knee. That tightness makes everything feel worse. We focus on releasing those surrounding muscles.
When every approach gives you a little relief and then the pain snaps back, it's natural to stop believing. We see that skepticism regularly. We don't promise miracles but we have been able to help other clients with meniscus tears in the past. Success is not 100% but most all have said it was worth trying.
We definitely recognize that shrinking world feeling. The good news: muscular tension doesn't have to be a one-way decline. As those muscular tension patterns release, the progression may reverse. We've had clients go from avoiding Brickell to walking it again.
*The statements on this page have not been evaluated by the FDA. TheraMax does not diagnose any medical conditions. Robotic muscular therapy services are not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary. Client testimonials represent their personal experiences. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new treatment program.
Strategically located between Brickell and Coral Gables, our clinic is just 5 minutes from Coconut Grove and a quick drive from Downtown Miami, South Beach, and Wynwood. Whether you work downtown or live in the surrounding neighborhoods, we're easy to reach.
