HELP FOR KNEE PAIN
Knee pain is common, too common. While Manchester
knee replacement surgery can deliver relief, it is not without
risks. 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 problems
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 include
being 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 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 decreasing 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 how they see their 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 decreased 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 bad
reactions! (2) Distraction of the knee follows similar principles
of Cox® Technic spinal manipulation. In basic terms, open the
joints by stretching to ease pain! We’re ready to talk
about any knee pain you may be suffering when we next see
you at Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries!
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 ease knee
pain.
TIP OF THE MONTH: Supplement with Chondroitin Sulfate and Curcumin
You can see in the paragraph
above on Manchester 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 powerful
partners in the battle against inflammation, especially
for those experiencing conditions like knee osteoarthritis.
Chondroitin sulfate has been shown to deactivate the NLRP3 inflammasome, which plays
a key role in the inflammatory process, thereby possibly
alleviating joint pain and stiffness as demonstrated
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 improve mobility and quality of life. Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries
is ready to chat 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 Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries! We are ready to help.
Schedule your Manchester chiropractic
appointment today!
Thank you! Have a great October!
References for HEALTHY NEWS – October 2024