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Healthy News October 2024 Chiropractic Care Options for Knee Pain

image Tonawanda chiropractic distraction treatment for knee pain 

HELP FOR KNEE PAIN

Knee pain is common, too common. While Tonawanda knee replacement surgery can offer relief, it is not without risks. According to a study by Iordache et al., predictive factors such as severe pain and limited mobility must be considered alongside potential problems like infection, device failure, and the necessity of revision surgery. More specifically, the characteristics of a patient who will likely need a total knee arthroplasty due to knee osteoarthritis include being female over 65 years of age who has high erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), hypertension, and fibrinogen value (a blood-clotting protein made in the liver in response to injury, infection, and inflammation) linked to low overall KSS (knee society score) and specific KSS function values averaging 56.70. (1). Good to know! For those wanting non-surgical options, innovative treatments like those based on the Cox® Flexion Distraction Decompression technique show promise. A retrospective case series by Albano (2) highlights its potential in easing knee discomfort by gently decompressing the knee joint, offering a less invasive option for those aiming to boost joint function and reduce pain. Albano treated 25 patients with knee pain. Their mean VAS (visual analog score) numbers which reflect their view of pain decreased from 7.7 to 1.8. The mean number of treatments was 5.3 over an average of 3 weeks. Acute pain patient scores dropped from 8.1 to 1.1 in 4.8 treatments in 2.4 weeks while chronic knee pain patient scores dropped from 7.5 to 2.2 in 5.4 treatments in 3.3 weeks. And the best part: no unpleasant reactions! (2) Distraction of the knee follows the same principles of Cox® Technic spinal manipulation. In simplistic terms, open the joints by stretching to reduce pain! We’re ready to talk about any knee pain you may be suffering when we next see you at Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Luigi Albano on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson  about the use of distraction principles based on The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management to ease knee pain.

Tonawanda nutrition for knee pain and inflammation reduction

TIP OF THE MONTH: Supplement with Chondroitin Sulfate and Curcumin

You’ll note in the above report on Tonawanda knee pain that an elevated ESR (sed rate) – a sign of inflammation - is a risk factor for knee replacement. Chondroitin sulfate and curcumin are two influential partners in the battle against inflammation, particularly for those experiencing conditions like knee osteoarthritis. Chondroitin sulfate has been shown to deactivate the NLRP3 inflammasome, which plays a crucial role in the inflammatory process, thereby potentially easing joint pain and stiffness as seen in the study done by Chang and colleagues. (3) Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, is another strong anti-inflammatory agent that helps alleviate osteoarthritis symptoms by controlling the p38MAPK pathway, according to research by Wang et al. (4) These two offer a promising approach for many knee pain patients looking for relief from joint discomfort, helping improve mobility and quality of life. Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation is ready to chat about the suitability of these natural compounds for you at your next appointment!

Bring your knee pain (and send that of your friends and family!) to Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation! We’re ready to help.

Make your Tonawanda chiropractic appointment today!

Thank you! Have a great October!

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