October 2024 Healthy News from Manahawkin Chiropractic Center Treatment Options via Chiropractic Care for Knee Pain
HELP FOR KNEE PAIN
Knee pain is all too common. While Manahawkin 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 complications like infection, device failure, and the necessity of revision surgery. More specifically, the traits of a patient who will likely need a total knee arthroplasty due to knee osteoarthritis include being female over 65 years of age with high erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), hypertension, and fibrinogen value (a blood-clotting protein produced in the liver in response to injury, infection, and inflammation) associated with low overall KSS (knee society score) and specific KSS function values averaging 56.70. (1). Good to know! For those looking for 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 improve joint function and decrease pain. Albano treated 25 patients with knee pain. Their mean VAS (visual analog score) scores that reflect how they rate their pain severity 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 lowered 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 at your next Manahawkin chiropractic appointment at Manahawkin Chiropractic Center!
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Luigi Albano on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about the utilization 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 can see in the paragraph above on Manahawkin knee pain that an elevated ESR (sed rate) – an indicator of inflammation - is a risk factor for knee replacement. Chondroitin sulfate and curcumin are two influential allies in the battle against inflammation, especially for those experiencing conditions like knee osteoarthritis. Chondroitin sulfate has been shown to deactivate the NLRP3 inflammasome, which has a key role in the inflammatory process, thereby potentially easing joint pain and stiffness as evidenced by the study done by Chang and colleagues. (3) Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, is another strong anti-inflammatory agent that helps ease osteoarthritis symptoms by modulating 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. Manahawkin Chiropractic Center is ready to talk about the appropriateness of these natural compounds for you at your next visit!
Bring your knee pain (and send that of your friends and family!) to Manahawkin Chiropractic Center! We are ready to help.
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Thank you! Have a great October!