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.
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!
References for HEALTHY NEWS – October 2024