October 2024 Healthy News from Amelia Chiropractic Clinic Treatment Options via Chiropractic Care for Knee Pain
HELP FOR KNEE PAIN
Knee pain is common, too common. While Fernandina Beach knee replacement surgery can deliver relief, it is not risk-free. According to a study by Iordache et al., factors that predict the likelihood of replacement 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 features of a patient who will likely need a total knee arthroplasty due to knee osteoarthritis are being a 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 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 decreasing knee discomfort by gently decompressing the knee joint, offering a less invasive alternative for those aiming to improve joint function and reduce pain. Albano treated 25 patients with knee pain. Their mean VAS (visual analog score) scores that reflect how they rate their pain severity dropped 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 unpleasant reactions! (2) Distraction of the knee follows similar principles of Cox® Technic spinal manipulation. In crude terms, open the joints by stretching to ease pain! We’re ready to talk about any knee pain you may be experiencing when we next see you at Amelia Chiropractic Clinic!
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 above report on Fernandina Beach 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 allies in the battle against inflammation, particularly for those suffering from conditions like knee osteoarthritis. Chondroitin sulfate has been shown to deactivate the NLRP3 inflammasome, which plays a crucial role in the inflammatory process, thereby possibly 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 controlling the p38MAPK pathway, according to research by Wang et al. (4) These two offer a promising approach for many knee pain patients seeking relief from joint discomfort, helping enhance mobility and quality of life. Amelia Chiropractic Clinic is ready to talk about the appropriateness of these natural compounds for you at your next appointment!
Bring your knee pain (and send that of your friends and family!) to Amelia Chiropractic Clinic! We are ready to help.
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Thank you! Have a great October!