October 2024 Healthy News from Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic Treatment Options via Chiropractic Care for Knee Pain
HELP FOR KNEE PAIN
Knee pain is all too common. While Augusta knee replacement surgery can deliver 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 considered alongside potential problems like infection, device failure, and the necessity of revision surgery. More specifically, the traits 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 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, offering a less invasive option for those wanting to improve 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 decreased 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 adverse 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 suffering when we next see you at Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic!
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 above report on Augusta 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 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 plays a key role in the inflammatory process, thereby possibly alleviating joint pain and stiffness as seen in 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 controlling 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. Lombardy 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 Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic! We’re here to help.
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Thank you! Have a great October!