Healthy News October 2024 Chiropractic Care Options for Knee Pain

Knee pain is all too common. While Fort Wayne 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 complications like infection, device failure, and the necessity of revision surgery. More specifically, the characteristics 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 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, offering a less invasive option for those aiming 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 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 adverse reactions! (2) Distraction of the knee follows the same principles of Cox® Technic spinal manipulation. In basic terms, open the joints by stretching to reduce pain! Let’s talk about any knee pain you may be suffering at your next Fort Wayne chiropractic appointment at Aaron 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’ll note in the paragraph above on Fort Wayne knee pain that an elevated ESR (sed rate) – an indicator of inflammation - is a risk factor for knee replacement. Chondroitin sulfate and curcumin are two mighty allies in the battle against inflammation, particularly 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 potentially easing 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 alleviate 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 patients looking for relief from joint discomfort, helping enhance mobility and quality of life. Aaron Chiropractic Clinic is ready to chat 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 Aaron Chiropractic Clinic! We’re here to help.

Make your Fort Wayne chiropractic appointment today!

Thank you! Have a great October!

References for HEALTHY NEWS – October 2024