October 2024 Healthy News from Connected Chiropractic Treatment Options via Chiropractic Care for Knee Pain
HELP FOR KNEE PAIN
Knee pain is common, too common. While Elgin 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 problems like infection, device failure, and the need for 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) 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, offering a less invasive option for those wanting 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 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 simplistic terms, open the joints by stretching to ease pain! We’re ready to talk about any knee pain you may be suffering at your next Elgin chiropractic appointment at Connected Chiropractic!
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 reduce knee pain.
TIP OF THE MONTH: Supplement with Chondroitin Sulfate and Curcumin
You’ll note in the paragraph above on Elgin 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 mighty partners 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 has a crucial role in the inflammatory process, thereby possibly decreasing joint pain and stiffness as evidenced by the study done by Chang and colleagues. (3) Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, is another potent anti-inflammatory agent that helps ease osteoarthritis symptoms by modulating the p38MAPK pathway, according to research by Wang et al. (4) These two have hope for many knee pain patients seeking relief from joint discomfort, helping improve mobility and quality of life. Connected Chiropractic is ready to chat 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 Connected Chiropractic! We are ready to help.
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Thank you! Have a great October!