Archive for December, 2009
Knee Pain From a Meniscus Tear, Arthritis, And a Baker’s Cyst
Marlin K., 76, Retired, Little Elm, TX
On a scale of 1-10 the pain often reached a debilitating 9 or 10 with regularity. I seldom could go an hour without some level of pain. The right side of my left knee was extremely painful when the fabric of my pants touched the skin. I had to wear a knee wrap often to diffuse this. Excruciating pain occurred after riding in or driving a car for more then 10-15 minutes. (My knee) never failed to act up, no matter the seat adjustment. At home I could not sit for a long time without pain occurring. After a while I had to get up and walk the pain off. I tried different types of pain relievers and a cortisone shot. It was only effective for 2-3 weeks then started to wear off.
Now that I’ve completed Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program I can now drive or ride in a car for at least an hour with no debilitating pain. I can now sit for a long time without pain occurring. I am very well pleased with the results. I would rate my improvement at least 70-75% better then when I started. It was well worth the effort and price.
Mr. K gave Dr. Alexandra Schnee permission to use his unsolicited testimonial for marketing purposes.
If you have knee pain after sitting for awhile or if you have knee pain from arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, a meniscus tear, Baker’s Cyst, tendonitis, bursitis, a knee injury, or arthroscopic knee surgery, and live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program combines non-weight bearing exercises (so that you don’t do more damage to the knee joint), multiple cold lasers, and other therapies so can enjoy life again without your knee pain stopping you!
Or if you would like more information about my Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you today!
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
“I Had Arthroscopic Surgery On My Knee, Which I Regret.”
Before completing Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program I had pain in my left knee that would wake me up at 2-3:00 am in the morning. I was unable to get a good nights rest. I could
James B., 66 years young, retired, Corsicana, TX
not sleep without waking up in the middle of the night. I went to a knee specialist doctor and he did arthroscopic surgery and shots. They did not work! I regret getting arthroscopic surgery.
Now after completing treatments with Dr. Schnee I can now sleep 6-8 hours, which was my normal amount of time, before all of this pain started.
I am 100% pleased with the treatments! Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Program has relieved me of all pain during my sleeping period. I am an active, retired, 66 years old and pain-free!!
Mr. B gave Dr. Alexandra Schnee permission to use his unsolicited testimonial for marketing purposes.
If you suffer from knee pain at night and can’t get a goodnights sleep or if you have knee pain from arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, a meniscus tear, Baker’s Cyst, tendonitis, bursitis, a knee injury, or unsuccessful knee surgery, and live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program combines non-weight bearing exercises (so that you don’t do more damage to the knee joint), multiple cold lasers, and other therapies so can enjoy life again without your knee pain stopping you!
Or if you would like more information about my Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you today!
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
Exercise is ‘A Catch22’ for Patients Suffering with Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
Osteoarthritis sufferers reported gaining an average of 42 pounds since being diagnosed with osteoarthritis because they were more sedentary. Even though exercise is a key component to weight loss, 75% of patients’ state they would like to exercise more but can’t because of pain.1
If you have osteoarthritis knee pain and are ready to stop the vicious cycle of gaining weight because your knees hurt and you can’t exercise then call our office at 214-596-1051 so that you can find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Alexandra Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program. This program combines non-weight bearing exercises (so that you don’t do more damage to the knee joint), multiple cold lasers, and other therapies so that your osteoarthritis knee pain is reduced/eliminated. Once your osteoarthritis knee pain is significantly reduced you will be able to start exercising more which in turn will help you lose the weight!
Located in Irving, Texas, the DFW Spine & Joint Center includes a team of professionals that are dedicated to improving your quality of life. Professional and amateur athletes, dancers, musicians, retirees and people who are just suffering with pain go to the DFW Spine & Joint Center for care. Using the facility to improve their condition, thousands of successful cases have been treated since 2001.
Dr. Alexandra Schnee primarily treats patients suffering with knee pain due to arthroscopic knee surgery, arthritis, bursitis, ‘bone on bone’, tendonitis, meniscus/cartilage tears, and Baker’s Cyst’s.
At the DFW Spine & Joint Center we have programs available that can help most musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, disc and nerve problems, hip, ankle, foot, hand and wrist pain, etc…
Dr. Robert Hanson, an associate at the DFW Spine & Joint Center, offers a very successful nonsurgical program that treats herniated, bulging, degenerated discs, stenosis, and pinched nerves with Cold Laser/Spinal Decompression Therapy.
If you live in the Dallas/ Fort-Worth Metroplex and have osteoarthritis knee pain, and would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program or any of our other programs please call our office at 214-596-1051, or fill out the form on the right hand side of this page and a FREE 16 page report about the treatments will be mailed to you within 72 hours.
Article by Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
1.“Improving Musculoskeletal Care in America” Project of the Council on Research, Evidence-based Practice Committee, and Department of Research and Scientific Affairs, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, April 2003.
Facts about Osteoarthritis Knee Pain:
- Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that is caused from ‘wear and tear.”
- It is estimated that 45% of Americans will develop osteoarthritis of the knee according to a study in the Journal of Arthritis Care & Research.1
- Close to 70 million Americans have arthritis, and over 20 million suffer with osteoarthritis.
- Osteoarthritis is 3X more likely to affect woman then men, and it occurs more often in people over the age of 50.
- Younger people in their 30s and 40s may be affected by Osteoarthritis if they have been injured in a car accident or suffered a sports injury.2,3
Located in Irving, Texas, the DFW Spine & Joint Center includes a team of professionals that are dedicated to improving your quality of life. Professional and amateur athletes, dancers, musicians, retirees and people who are just suffering with pain go to the DFW Spine & Joint Center for care. Using the facility to improve their condition, thousands of successful cases have been treated since 2001.
Dr. Alexandra Schnee primarily treats patients suffering with knee pain due to unsuccessful knee surgery, arthritis, bursitis, ‘bone on bone’, tendonitis, meniscus/cartilage tears, and Baker’s Cyst’s. However, at the DFW Spine & Joint Center we have programs available that can help most musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, disc and nerve problems, hip, ankle, foot, hand and wrist pain, etc…
Dr. Robert Hanson, an associate at the DFW Spine & Joint Center, offers a very successful nonsurgical program that treats herniated, bulging, degenerated discs, stenosis, and pinched nerves with Cold Laser/Spinal Decompression Therapy.
If you live in the Dallas/ Fort-Worth Metroplex and have osteoarthritis knee pain, and would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program or any of our other programs please call our office at 214-596-1051, or fill out the form on the right hand side of this page and a FREE 16 page report about the treatments will be mailed to you within 72 hours.
Article by Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
- Nearly Half in US Will Develop Knee Arthritis. Reuters 2008-09-03 21:09:08
- Arthritis Foundation, http//www.arthritis.org/resources/getting started/default.asp
- CDC. Prevalence of self-reported arthritis or chronic joint syndromes among adults-United States, 2001. MMWR 2002; 51(42); 948-950.
Life Extension Magazine: Cold Laser Therapy is a Breakthrough in the Relief of Chronic Pain!
Life Extension magazine published an article written by Dr. Julius Goepp, about low-level lasers entitled Breakthrough in the Relief of Chronic Pain Without Drugs! Here is an excerpt:
Pharmaceutical companies have deceived the public into believing the solution for chronic pain is to take drugs. Millions of people have perished from the side-effects of these drugs, and their effectiveness in relieving pain is only temporary at best.
In a landmark discovery, a technology utilizing low-level laser light therapy is providing a safe and long-lasting relief for the most common types of chronic type pain.
Dr. Goepp continues the article by writing about Dr Nordquist, a medical doctor in the Bahamas who was told he needed bilateral knee replacements, but instead tried cold laser therapy (low-level laser therapy) on his knees. As a result of cold laser treatments, he was able to completely avoid getting his knees replaced.
Dr. Nordquist states in the article, “When I stepped off that treatment table the first day, it was the first time in years that I set foot on the ground without feeling like knives were going through my knees!”
Dr. Nordquist’s experience was such a positive one that he decided to open a chronic pain treatment center using cold laser therapy in the Bahamas. Since opening his center he has treated over 300 patients suffering from a variety of conditions and more than 90% have reported total pain relief. Only 2-3% of the patients he’s treated have had no beneficial effect at all.
Dr. Nordquist’s patients undergo a customized treatment plan much like our patients do at the DFW Spine & Joint Center. It is important that care is not fragmented and that cold laser therapy is combined with other therapies, sometimes simultaneously, in order for results to be sustainable. In addition, the lasers that are used during treatments must be low-level lasers NOT class IV or high power lasers that burn. Depending on the condition, multiple low-level lasers must used in order to achieve optimal results, and have the most beneficial effect on the tissues being treated.
If you have chronic pain in your knees because of arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, a meniscus tear, Baker’s Cyst, tendonitis, bursitis, a knee injury, or unsuccessful arthroscopic knee surgery, and live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about my Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you today!
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
1.Goepp, Julius MD, Breakthrough. Life Extension. 2008 October; 63-70.
Weight Gain Makes Arthritis Knee Pain Worse
Osteoarthritis is most common in overweight individuals. The hips, knees, and ankles are the joints that take a beating when a person is overweight. For example they bear 3-5 X the body weight when an individual is walking. For every pound that a person is overweight 3-5 pounds of extra weight is added to each knee when they are weight bearing. On the other hand if there is a 10 pound weight loss then that removes 30-50 pounds of stress on the knees, hips and ankles.
Exercise is a significant component for weight loss. Unfortunately, for individuals that have severe arthritis knee pain weight bearing exercises are often impossible to perform. They know that exercise will help them lose weight, however most knee pain sufferers have pain while they exercise or their knees feel worse after exercising. It’s a vicious cycle.
A great alternative to walking, running, or other weight bearing exercises is using a recumbent bike or swimming for 20 minutes daily. These are usually activities that individuals that are overweight and have knee pain can do comfortably. Individuals should start off with these types of non-weight bearing exercises and once they start losing weight and feeling better they can shift to doing other types of exercises.
Located in Irving, Texas, the DFW Spine & Joint Center includes a team of professionals that are dedicated to improving your quality of life. Professional and amateur athletes, dancers, musicians, retirees and people who are just suffering with pain go to the DFW Spine & Joint Center for care. Using the facility to improve their condition, thousands of successful cases have been treated since 2001.
Dr. Alexandra Schnee primarily treats patients suffering with knee pain due to arthroscopic knee surgery, arthritis, bursitis, ‘bone on bone’, tendonitis, meniscus/cartilage tears, and Baker’s Cyst’s. However, at the DFW Spine & Joint Center we have programs available that can help most musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, disc and nerve problems, hip, ankle, foot, hand and wrist pain, etc…
Dr. Robert Hanson, an associate at the DFW Spine & Joint Center, offers a very successful non-surgical program that treats herniated, bulging, degenerated discs, stenosis, and pinched nerves with Cold Laser/Spinal Decompression Therapy.
If you live in the Dallas/ Fort-Worth Metroplex and would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program or any of our other programs please call our office at 214-596-1051, or fill out the form on the right hand side of this page and a FREE 16 page report about the treatments will be mailed to you within 72 hours.
Article by Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
- Nearly Half in US Will Develop Knee Arthritis. Reuters 2008-09-03 21:09:08
- Arthritis Foundation, http//www.arthritis.org/resources/getting started/default.asp
- CDC. Prevalence of self-reported arthritis or chronic joint syndromes among adults-United States, 2001. MMWR 2002; 51(42); 948-950.
Heart Patient Gets Help After Severe Swelling in Knee and Calf
Mr. Arthur rushed to his Cardiologist’s office because he was suffering with severe pain and swelling in the back of his knee and calf. Since Mr. Arthur was a past heart patient he thought his symptoms were due to a blood clot in his leg….
Instead his cardiologist informed him that the pain and swelling was from a Baker’s Cyst that developed in the back of his knee. The Baker’s Cyst was so large it was interfering with his circulation…
After leaving his cardiologists office Mr. Arthur called Dr. Alexandra Schnee…
Arthur F., 73 years young, Allen TX, Retired
The pain in my knee from the Baker’s Cyst made it difficult to walk for any length of time. It was difficult getting out of a chair and I had difficulty climbing stairs. Remaining on my feet for any length of time (was painful). Now after completing Dr. Schnee’s Cold Knee Program I can now walk normally, stand for longer periods of time, and climb stairs normally.
My knee feels 90% improved.
If you have swelling in your knees because of arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, a meniscus tear, Baker’s Cyst, tendonitis, bursitis, a knee injury, or unsuccessful knee surgery, and live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about my Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you today!
This patient gave Dr. Alexandra Schnee permission to use his unsolicited testimonial for marketing purposes.
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
The Food You’re Eating May Be Making Your Knee Pain Worse
The foods you’re eating may actually be contributing to your chronic knee pain. The foods that cause inflammation and can often lead to chronic knee pain include refined sugar, refined grains, and flour products (bread, pasta, bagels, etc.), refined oils and red meat. These types of foods make up approximately 80% of the average American’s caloric intake. Even eating only 30-40% of calories from these foods is too much. A diet comprised of these types of foods creates inflammation that will affect the knee joint and surrounding muscles causing and promoting further knee pain and suffering.
An anti-inflammatory diet is one you should consider if you’re suffering with swelling and chronic knee pain (especially from arthritis). An anti-inflammatory diet consists primarily of vegetables, fruit, raw nuts, and healthy proteins such as lean meat, skinless chicken, fresh fish and eggs. In addition, a little bit of dark chocolate and red wine in moderation are also anti-inflammatory in nature. The best oils to use include olive oil, coconut oil, and real butter. A very popular oil supplement that should be taken daily is fish oil that contains omega-3 fatty acids, which is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Spicing your meals can also add a substantial anti-inflammatory boost. For instance, ginger, turmeric, rosemary, oregano, garlic, coriander, have been proven to be anti-inflammatory in nature. For instance supplementing with ginger was discovered to reduce chronic joint and muscle pain.
In summary, the food you’re eating may be promoting and exacerbating your knee pain so you may want to consider changing your diet as a natural way to help reduce swelling and pain in your knees.
If you are suffering with chronic knee pain, in addition to changing your diet you may want to consider undergoing Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program, which is considered to be a safe, effective, painless alternative to knee surgery, harmful medications and shots.
If you live in the Dallas or Fort Worth area and would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you today!
Article by Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001”
Mrs. Sadie Was Told By Two Surgeons That She Needed Bilateral Knee Replacement Surgery for ‘Bone on Bone’ Knee Pain, Arthritis Pain, and Chondromalacia Patella
Instead She Decided to Try Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program, FIRST!
Sadie U., Retired, 76 years young, Garland, Texas
Before doing Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program I could not walk very much or for a long period of time. I could not get up and out of a chair, off of the bed, or the commode without a lot of knee pain in both knees. The up and down movement on my knees was very difficult. I was told by two doctors that I needed knee replacements but I didn’t want surgery so instead I had shots in both knees and I took pain medications to help relieve the knee pain. The shots and pain medications didn’t really help me. That is when searched for other options and I started Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Since starting Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program I can now sleep much better and without a pillow under my legs. I stand and walk for longer periods of time without pain. Stairs are easier to climb up and down and getting up and down is easier. Honestly, everything is now easier without the pain in my knees. I am very happy with results of the treatments. One knee isn’t hurting at all now and the other knee only hurts when I overdo it. I am going to come in for occasional maintenance treatments to keep from ever having to do knee replacement surgery. I am also going to come back and get my back fixed too with the treatments (Spinal Decompression/Cold Laser Program )that the other doctor in the office offers (Dr. Robert Hanson) in 2010.
If you have swelling in your knees because of arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, a meniscus tear, Baker’s Cyst, tendonitis, bursitis or a knee injury, and live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area call our office at 214-596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about my Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you today!
Patient gave Dr. Alexandra Schnee permission to use her unsolicited testimonial for marketing purposes.
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
Diagnosed with Arthritis Knee Pain? Then Cold Laser Therapy May Be the Answer to Your Knee Pain…
A research study performed on patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee reported that 82% of patients suffering with knee pain and decreased joint mobility noted a significant removal of knee pain and recovery of joint mobility after receiving cold laser treatments. The research study concluded Cold Laser Therapy is concluded to be a safe, effective, and noninvasive alternative to conventional surgical and medical treatment modalities for patients diagnosed with Osteoarthritis of the knee.
If you have osteoarthritis knee pain and suffer with decreased joint mobility then Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program may be able to help you. Join the hundreds of former knee pain sufferers we have helped and call our office today at 214-596-1051.
If you live in the Dallas or Fort Worth Metroplex and would like more information about my Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you today!
Article by Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001”
Positive Outcomes for Infrared diode laser in low reactive-level laser therapy (cold laser) for knee osteoarthritis. M.A. Trelles, J.Rigau, P. Sala, G. Calderhead, T. Ohshiro. Laser Therapy, (1991): 3(4): 149-153.
