HELP FOR KNEE PAIN
Knee pain is all too common. While Montreal
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 need for revision surgery. More specifically,
the characteristics of a patient likely
requiring 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) associated with low overall KSS (knee society
score) and specific KSS function values averaging 56.70. (1). Good to know! For
those wanting non-surgical options, innovative
treatments like those based on the Cox® Flexion Distraction Decompression
technique are promising. 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 wanting to boost
joint function and decrease pain. Albano treated 25 patients with
knee pain. Their mean VAS (visual analog score) scores that
reflect their view of pain 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 dropped 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 experiencing when we next see
you at Dr. Hoang's 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 paragraph
above on Montreal 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 potent
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 crucial role in the inflammatory process, thereby potentially
alleviating joint pain and stiffness as evidenced 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 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 enhance mobility and quality of life. Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic
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 Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic! We’re here to help.
Schedule your Montreal chiropractic
appointment now!
Thank you! Have a great October!
References for HEALTHY NEWS – October 2024
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