October 2024 Healthy News from Old Mill Chiropractic Treatment Options via Chiropractic Care for Knee Pain
HELP FOR KNEE PAIN
Knee pain is common, too common. While St Peters 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 need for revision surgery. More specifically, the characteristics of a patient who will likely need 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 alleviating knee discomfort by gently decompressing the knee joint, offering a less invasive alternative 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 went down 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 adverse 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 experiencing at your next St Peters chiropractic appointment at Old Mill Chiropractic!
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’ll note in the paragraph above on St Peters 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 allies 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 has a key role in the inflammatory process, thereby possibly alleviating joint pain and stiffness as evidenced by the study conducted by Chang and colleagues. (3) Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, is another strong anti-inflammatory agent that helps alleviate osteoarthritis symptoms by modulating the p38MAPK pathway, according to research by Wang et al. (4) These two have hope for many knee pain sufferers seeking relief from joint discomfort, helping enhance mobility and quality of life. Old Mill Chiropractic 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 Old Mill Chiropractic! We’re ready to help.
Make your St Peters chiropractic appointment today!
Thank you! Have a great October!