Healthy News October 2024 Chiropractic Care Options for Knee Pain

picture Groton chiropractic distraction treatment for knee pain 

HELP FOR KNEE PAIN

Knee pain is all too common. While Groton knee replacement surgery can offer relief, it is not risk-free. According to a study by Iordache et al., predictive factors such as severe pain and limited mobility must be weighed against potential problems like infection, device failure, and the necessity of revision surgery. More specifically, the traits of a patient likely requiring a total knee arthroplasty due to knee osteoarthritis are being a female over 65 years of age with 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 seeking 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, presenting a less invasive alternative for those aiming to boost joint function and decrease pain. Albano treated 25 patients with knee pain. Their mean VAS (visual analog score) numbers which reflect how they see their 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 decreased from 7.5 to 2.2 in 5.4 treatments in 3.3 weeks. And the best part: no adverse reactions! (2) Distraction of the knee follows the same principles of Cox® Technic spinal manipulation. In basic terms, open the joints by stretching to reduce pain! We’re ready to talk about any knee pain you may be experiencing when we next see you at Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office!

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.

Groton nutrition for knee pain and inflammation reduction

TIP OF THE MONTH: Supplement with Chondroitin Sulfate and Curcumin

You’ll note in the paragraph above on Groton knee pain that an elevated ESR (sed rate) – a marker of inflammation - is a risk factor for knee replacement. Chondroitin sulfate and curcumin are two powerful partners in the battle against inflammation, especially for those suffering from conditions like knee osteoarthritis. Chondroitin sulfate has been shown to deactivate the NLRP3 inflammasome, which plays a key role in the inflammatory process, thereby possibly easing joint pain and stiffness as demonstrated by the study conducted by Chang and colleagues. (3) Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, is another potent 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 sufferers seeking relief from joint discomfort, helping enhance mobility and quality of life. Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office is ready to talk 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 Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office! We’re ready to help.

Make your Groton chiropractic appointment today!

Thank you! Have a great October!

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