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.
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!
References for HEALTHY NEWS – October 2024
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