Does Cold Laser Therapy Help Ease ‘Bone On Bone’ Knee Pain?

‘Bone on Bone’ knee pain is probably the most common condition that I get asked about either from individuals that don’t want knee surgery or are not candidates for knee replacement surgery.   At the DFW Spine & Joint Center our Cold Laser Knee Program has helped hundreds of patients avoid knee surgery.  It is not unusual for individuals to complete treatments with 50-80% less pain, more mobility, and an overall better quality of life. 

Let me be clear, if you are suffering from ‘bone on bone’ knee pain the pain isn’t directly due to a lack of cartilage in the knee.  (Cartilage doesn’t have any nerve endings therefore there are no nerve fibers to transmit pain. For example, there are a lucky few that have been diagnosed with ‘bone on bone’ and do not have any knee pain.  The only thing they experience is weakness in the knee joint).   Instead, ‘bone on bone knee pain’ is due to the nerve endings in the bone being irritated.  Overactive or irritated nerve fibers are the main reason a patient feels pain.  Many times people will complain of pain and tenderness on the bone itself or in severe cases a patient will complain of a burning or searing type pain.  Either way, cold laser therapy helps eliminate/reduce ‘bone on bone’ knee pain through several different processes.  The following list is just some of the events that occur with cold laser therapy to help decrease knee pain.

1. There is an increase in Endorphins
2. Cold laser therapy reduces excitation or irritation of C-fibers (the sensory nerve fibers that transmit pain)
3. Cold laser therapy stimulates and increases Nitric Oxide production.  Nitric oxide is important because it helps normalize cell action potential and indirectly vasodilates nerve cells which enhances oxygenation.
4. Restores and Increases nerve cell action potential.  Cold laser therapy allows the action potential to be restored in nerves thereby decreasing the constant ‘firing’ of the nerves.
5. Bradykinin levels decrease.  By reducing bradykinin levels this results in pain reduction.
6. There’s an increase in the release of acetylcholine.  Acetylcholine helps normalize nerve signal transmission which in turn helps reduce of pain.
7. There is a normalization of ion channels. Cold Laser therapy promotes normalization of Ca++, NA+, K+ concentrations resulting in pain reduction.

Mr. George Bernhard, an 81 year old Lewisville resident is a good example of a patient who completed care at the DFW Spine & Joint Center because of severe bone on bone knee pain. He was told by his orthopedic surgeon that his knees were ‘bone on bone’ and that he needed both knees replaced.  The following is what he had to say about his condition and Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program:

“I had severe pain in both knees anytime I attempted to get up from a chair or whenever I would go up and down stairs.  I tried cortisone injections and I had the fluid drained from me knees, [but it didn’t really help me].  I also had to use crutches when my knees were really hurting just to walk around.  I had arthroscopic knee surgery in 1976 to clean out my knee and clean the bone chips from my right knee, and I was told that I would need knee replacements because I was ‘bone on bone’ but I never went through with the knee replacement surgery.  Since completing Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program I can now climb down stairs much easier and also I don’t have as much of a problem walking on rough or uneven surfaces.  I also can get up from a seated position with less pain in my knees.  I am pleased with the ‘big’ improvements that have taken place.”

Another patient who sought Dr. Schnee’s help to avoid knee surgery was Jill Vann, a 61 year old from Plano, Texas.  Ms. Vann was diagnosed with arthritis, a meniscus tear, a Baker’s Cyst and ‘bone on bone’ and after completing Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser treatments she can now walk without knee pain, climb stairs without any effort,  and she can sit and get up from a chair or bed without hesitation.  According to Ms. Vann after completing the treatments, “[I] Pretty much, [do] anything I want to do.”

These are just two examples out of the hundreds of patients diagnosed with ‘bone on bone’ knee pain that have successfully completed Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program and were able to avoid knee surgery. Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program is not for everyone. It is specifically for patients searching for non-invasive alternatives to knee surgery, medications, and knee injections.  It’s for patients suffering from chronic knee pain that want to avoid knee surgery or have post surgical knee pain.

There are patients who are not candidates for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program and have no other option but to undergo knee surgery. To find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program call the DFW Spine & Joint Center at 214-596-1051.

To read more from patients who have completed Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program click here .  If you live in Dallas, Fort Worth, or surrounding areas and would like to find out more about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right hand side of the screen and a FREE 16 page report will be mailed to you.

Dr. Alexandra Schnee, BS, DC-Dallas- Fort Worth’s Cold Laser Professional-  “Helping People Suffering From Knee Pain With Cold Laser Therapy Since 2001 at the DFW Spine & Joint Center in Irving, Texas.”

Richard Martin, BS, CLT. Laser-Accelerated Inflammation/Pain Reduction and Healing. Practical Pain Management, Nov/Dec 2003.

Dallas Cold Laser Therapy for Knee Pain: What to do if you have severe knee pain

Severe knee pain affects millions of people annually in the United States and many individuals just deal with the pain rather than visit their doctor to get the appropriate treatment.  Unfortunately, there are conditions that need to be treated otherwise they will never heal or improve on their own.   For instance, certain types of meniscus and ligament tears, arthritis, bone on bone, chondromalacia patella; these conditions require the individual to be proactive otherwise the condition worsens.  Many times a patient’s tolerance to pain increases to the point that they don’t even notice how much pain they are in until they  can hardly walk unassisted or climb stairs anymore.

There are some basic things patients generally can do on their own to help decrease the pain and swelling.  First, if you have swelling around the knee joint DON’T USE HEAT* to reduce the inflammation!  I understand that heat feels good when it’s being used but many people will complain of more pain and swelling hours after they’ve used it.  Instead, use an ice pack for twenty minutes every two hours around the joint.  Make sure you place a hand towel between the ice pack and the skin so you don’t get FREEZER BURN!  And don’t use the ice pack more than twenty minutes because ‘more is not necessarily better’.

Second, if exercise causes you to have knee pain STOP EXERCISING because you may be further damaging the joint!! Most people follow the old adage ‘no pain- no gain’.  This is untrue when it comes to the knee joint especially if you are suffering with severe knee pain.   You actually may be making your condition worse if you are exercising through the pain! The only time exercise is appropriate is when the condition is not severe or acute, if the knee joint is not irritated or damaged, and if exercise helps relieve the pain.

Most patients that begin an exercise regime over the age of 50 that have been diagnosed with severe arthritis and bone on bone are at risk of tearing the meniscus or cartilage in their knee joint.  The reason for this is because over time arthritis dries up the cartilage and meniscus in the knee.  For example, visualize a wet sponge.   It’s nice and plump, pliable and not easily torn.  On the other hand, a dry sponge loses its flexibility, cracks, and tears very easily.  As a result, there is a higher prevalence of meniscus and cartilage tears with older patients.

Finally, you shouldn’t have to suffer with severe knee pain.  Visit your health care provider to find out what’s causing the pain so that you can find a solution for it.  If you’ve already been to your doctor and you’ve been taking medications, knee injections or if you’ve gone through knee surgery and you’re still hurting then there are other options available to you.  Try cold laser therapy treatments combined with specific physiotherapy to address your knee pain and you’ll probably wish you did treatments sooner. *Please note any doctor can own cold laser equipment but it doesn’t make them proficient on the subject.  Make sure that you choose a doctor that focuses primarily on knee joints and that specializes in cold laser therapy.

If you live in the Dallas, Fort Worth or surrounding areas visit Dr. Alexandra  Schnee, D.C. at the DFW Spine & Joint Center in Irving, Texas.   She has focused her entire practice on treating  knee pain due to arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, post surgery, tendinitis, bursitis, sprains/strains, meniscus tears, cartilage tears or a combination of the above conditions. She uses a combination of cold lasers and physiotherapy so that optimal results are achieved.    Since 2001, Dr. Schnee’s mission has been to help patients avoid knee surgery with nonsurgical cold laser therapy.  She has successfully performed over 32,000 treatments and has helped hundreds of patients avoid knee surgery, harmful medications, and painful knee injections.

If you 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 entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!

Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional for the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas since 2001.”

*If you have rheumatoid arthritis or other sensitivities to ice or cold then use heat.

Knee Injections Failed to Work for ‘Bone on Bone’ Dallas Resident, but Cold Laser Therapy Relieved Their Knee Pain

“Before completing Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program my knee pain was constant and annoying.  I couldn’t get up from certain positions (lying down or sitting) without experiencing knee pain.  I also couldn’t walk, or stand for any length of time.  I tried medications, physical therapy and medications but they only provided me with temporary relief. The knee injections were so painful that afterwards I would be in tears.  I was taking the maximum amounts of pain medication, but they were becoming ineffective.  I was told by the orthopedic surgeon that I needed a total knee replacement because I was ‘bone on bone’ but I wanted to avoid it.

Since completing Cold laser therapy for knee pain from ‘bone on bone’ I can now do low impact exercises and stretches without experiencing knee pain.  I am very pleased that I can move my knees without knee pain. My knee is 75% better then it was prior to cold laser treatments.  Dr. Schnee and her staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient in assisting me with my recovery.  I am thankful that this type of therapy is available for patients with ‘bone on bone’ knee pain.”

Janice Wilson –Teacher, Dallas, Texas

If you are suffering from ‘Bone on Bone’ knee pain and severe arthritis and cannot bear the thought of undergoing a knee replacement then Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program may be the answer!

Click here to find out how other patients have been able to avoid knee surgery with Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.

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Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional for the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas since 2001.”

Another Dallas Resident is Now Able to Avoid Knee Surgery with Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program

Before Cold laser treatments my knee pain was so severe that I couldn’t bend my knee, walk, sleep through the night, or work!  I was diagnosed with a meniscus tear, ‘bone on bone’ arthritis, and a ligament tear by an orthopedic surgeon.  I had tried knee injections and pain medications but neither of those things helped my knee pain.  I was told to do total knee replacements, but I opted out to try Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.  Now since completing treatments my knee is 75% better then it was before treatments and I can walk without a limp; I am able to work comfortably, and I can sleep better!

Mr. Martin Perez is a 59 year old Master plumber in Dallas, Texas

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Dr. Alexandra Schnee, D.C. your  Dallas and Fort Worth Cold Laser Doctor; Treating  knee pain due to arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, bursitis, tendinitis, bakers cyst, meniscus or cartilage tears- without surgery.

Study Suggests Results from Therapy Are Just As Good As Knee Surgery for a Torn ACL

Unfortunately, every young athlete is at risk for tearing their anterior cruciate ligament or ACL.  Most of the time orthopedic surgeons and patients rush to surgery to reconstruct the ACL, but the problem is there are no long term research studies proving that surgery is better than therapy.  And even though there is no proof indicating that knee surgery has better outcomes then rehab alone there are approximately 200,000 ACL reconstructions performed and over 3 billion dollars  spent annually on this procedure in the United States.

Recently Swedish Researchers published a study in the New England Journal of Medicine proving that rehab alone is just as good as knee surgery for torn ACLs.  Researchers randomly assigned 121 young active adults with torn ACLs into two separate groups.  The first group ONLY underwent therapy to rehabilitate the knee with the OPTION to have knee surgery in the future.  The second group had therapy first but also had ACL reconstruction surgery.

Surprisingly, after two years the results were about the same in both groups when it came to pain and activities of daily living.  And most importantly 61% of the patients that were in the group that only had therapy did not choose to have knee surgery.

Sadly, since there is a lot of money to be made by surgeons and hospitals performing surgeries, this study will probably not make a difference in the number of ACL reconstruction’s performed annually. However, I hope that individuals with a torn ACL give therapy a chance and talk to their doctors about all nonsurgical options available, including cold laser therapy, prior to undergoing ANY type of knee surgery.

Keep in mind, surgery is always an option, but should only be considered once all other options have been exhausted.

If you live in the Dallas, Fort Worth or surrounding areas call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program at the DFW Spine & Joint Center in Irving, Texas.

Or if you 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 entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!

Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Doctor for the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas since 2001.”

Findings in the New England Journal of Medicine appear here http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/363/4/331

Knee Pain Sufferers Consider Knee Injections Painful and Ineffective Compared to Cold Laser Therapy for Treating Knee Pain

Most patients suffering from chronic knee pain have tried at least one cortisone injection and a series of SYNVISC™ or some other type of gel injections with little to no long term results.  The most common injection given to patients with knee pain is a steroid or cortisone shot.  Cortisone injections usually work to help decrease pain and inflammation but the results are often temporary.  Since there are long term side effects with the use of cortisone injections patients are limited to three injections per year. Gel injections are also available such as SYNVISC™, Hyalgen™, Euflexxa™, Orthovisc™, Supartz™ (otherwise known as cox comb, or rooster comb injections). These injections are usually performed in a series over the course of a few weeks, and just like cortisone injections gel injections only ‘cover up’ or treat  the symptoms not the  cause of the problem.  Knee pain sufferers consider gel injections painful and ineffective compared to cold laser therapy for treating knee pain.

Recently, Linda Paschal, a 59 year old realtor from North Richland Hills completed Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Program in Irving, Texas after initially complaining of very severe knee pain. The following is what she said about her experience with knee injections versus cold laser treatments.

“I sought medical help [from an orthopedic doctor for my knee] and was first given a steroid injection [cortisone injection] in the knee and later I was given a series of cox comb shots.  THEY WERE EXTREMELY PAINFUL.  I felt relief, but it wasn’t permanent and certainly not as effective as the cold laser treatments have been.  My medical doctor never recommended knee surgery because I was not a candidate for it.  The only solution I was given (which was not even a solution) was to have a series of cock’s comb shots twice a year and to just learn to live with the knee pain.  I am so pleased that I completed Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.  I am 100% better and I intend to keep coming back so that I can stay that way!”

Linda’s experience is not unique.

Jill Vann, 62 years young, from Plano Texas is another example of a patient who recently completed cold laser therapy for knee pain with Dr. Schnee.  Before coming in for treatments with Dr. Schnee she tried cortisone injections, physical rehabilitation, a knee brace, and a series of three Euflexxa injections.  Ms. Vann stated, “I had zero results from the knee injections.  The Euflexxa did not work for me, the pain never lessened.” She continued to say, “[Since completing Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program I am walking without knee pain, I don’t wake up at night whenever I move my leg.  There are times I even forget my knee ever hurt so badly.  [Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Program] has helped me get back on track.  Anyone who has knee issues, needs this program.”

If you have had knee injections including cortisone, SYNVISC™, Othovisc™, Euflexxa™, Supartz™, Hyalgen™, rooster comb, cox comb etc. and they did not work for you then call our office at 214-596-1051 to find out if you are a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program at the DFW Spine & Joint Center in Irving, Texas.

If you would like more information about cold laser therapy for knee pain fill out the form on the right side of the screen and a free 16 page report will be mailed to you within 72 hours.

Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Dallas Fort Worth’s Cold Laser Doctor for Knee Pain -“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas since 2001.”

Do You Suffer With Knee Pain On The Inside Area Of The Knee Where The Knees Touch?

The majority of patients who experience knee pain have it on the inside area of the knee where the knees touch (medial joint line).  Many times this type of knee pain is due to cartilage loss on the inside of the knee, or a meniscus or cartilage tear.

Zena W., an 80 year old, retiree in Dallas, Texas is a perfect example of a patient who came to see Dr. Schnee complaining of burning pain in the medial aspect of her knee and in the back of her knee.  Her knee pain had become so severe that it kept her from sleeping at night because every time she turned over in bed and her knees touched, she would wake up from the pain.  She also felt pain when she walked that was so intense, it make her feel ‘sick’.

Zena W. came to see Dr. Schnee at the DFW Spine & Joint Center after having visited her orthopedic doctor for several gel injections (SYNVISC injections) and one cortisone injection.  Unfortunately, these knee injections were ineffective and did nothing to ease her knee pain.  Finally, the orthopedic doctor recommended a MRI after having done everything he could do to help her, finally suggesting total knee replacement surgery.  The MRI showed a medial meniscus tear, cartilage loss, and a Baker’s Cyst (popliteal cyst).

Zena W. did not want a knee replacement because she hated the thought of ‘having her bones cut off.’ She also lived in an independent living facility and felt that she did not have the support needed to go through major surgery and complete the rehabilitation necessary needed after a total knee replacement.  As a result she decided to undergo Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program in an attempt to achieve some knee pain relief without undergoing knee surgery.

This is what Zena W. wrote about her experience with Dr. Schnee after completing treatments at the DFW Spine & Joint Center:

“I am pleased with the overall results of my treatment.  I am 95% better now after completing care [Dr. Schnees’ Cold Laser Knee Program].   Now it doesn’t hurt very much to walk and [my knee] feels better all over without the pain in my knee.  Thanks Dr. Schnee for your personal interest. You are a great doctor.”

If you have severe knee pain on the inside area of the knee where the knees touch (medial joint line) and have been diagnosed with arthritis of the knee, bone on bone, or a medial meniscus  tear and you do not want surgery then call Dr. Schnee’s office at 214-596-1051.

Or if you would like more information about cold laser therapy for knee pain fill out the form on the right side of the screen to get your free 16 page report mailed to you.

Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Doctor for the treatment of Knee Pain  for  the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas since 2001.”

Do you have ‘bone on bone’ knee pain and want to avoid or are not a candidate for total knee replacement surgery?

There is a large subgroup of patients 55 years of age and older who have been diagnosed as having ‘bone on bone’ or severe degenerative arthritis in their knees, and are either not candidates for knee surgery or do not want to undergo total knee replacement surgery.  Many of these patients either feel they are too young and the replacement won’t last; concerned with the risks associated with knee surgery; in poor health and are unable to have surgery; or unwilling to do the rehab necessary after the surgery is performed.   Usually patients suffering with ‘bone on bone’ knee pain or arthritis knee pain regard knee replacement surgery as their final option and are thrilled if they experience a 50-90% improvement in knee pain relief with non-surgical options such as cold laser therapy.

Mrs. Nikki G., from Carrollton Texas ,is a good example of someone who was diagnosed by an orthopedic surgeon as having ‘bone on bone’ knee pain but after completing Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program is now virtually pain free and will avoid knee surgery.

“I visited an orthopedic surgeon twice [before visiting with Dr. Schnee] because everyday activities were a hardship.  For awhile I had to use crutches but it was just impossible [to get around].  Everything seemed twice as hard to do.  My knee hurt most of the time especially when walking, standing and stair climbing.  It was difficult to straighten my knee making it difficult to sleep comfortably.  The orthopedic surgeon suggested that I start out trying anti-inflammatories and physical therapy.  He said that if those options didn’t work then I would have to have shots and then [knee] surgery.  I did some physical therapy but was not happy with the progress. [ So I finally decided to do research on non-invasive knee treatments on the internet and I found Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program].  Since completing care with Dr. Schnee I can go about my normal activities with ease and I can finally sleep at night without knee pain.  I am very pleased with my treatment and the results from cold laser therapy.  I feel like my knee is about 80% improved!”

Are there patients who don’t realize any improvements after completing Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program?  Yes, just as with any other treatment, there is a small percentage of patients who may not realize any improvement at all.  However, the good news is that are no side effects from treatments.

In addition, Dr. Schnee has two policies which she strictly adheres to preventing her from wasting anyone’s time.  First, if she doesn’t believe that she can help a patient she will not accept their case. Second, she will not start care with a patient whose expectations are unreasonable.   For example, a patient suffering with significant cartilage loss with the goal of running a marathon would not be considered a candidate for the Cold Laser Knee Program.  On the other hand, the same patient with the simple goal of significantly less knee pain, better joint mobility, a reduction in swelling and an overall better quality of life would be considered an ideal candidate for care.

If you are suffering from ‘bone on bone’ knee pain or severe degenerative arthritis in the knee and want to avoid or are not a candidate for knee surgery, and would be thrilled with a 50%-90% improvement in knee pain, reduction in swelling, and increased joint mobility then consider Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program as an option.

To obtain a FREE report with more details about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program, complete the form located on the right side of the screen and one will be mailed to you within 72 hours.

Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Dallas Cold Laser Doctor for treating knee pain-“Helping People suffering from chronic Knee Pain using Cold Laser Therapy since 2001.”

Hip Strengthening Exercises May Reduce Patellofemoral Knee Pain in Female Runners

A new research study reported in Science Daily by Tracy Dierks, assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Indiana University-Purdue University Indiana indicates that female runners who suffer from patellofemoral knee pain (pain behind the knee cap) can reduce or eliminate it significantly with hip strengthening exercises.

Patellofemoral knee pain is a very common running injury that is usually caused by the knee cap not tracking properly, which causes the back of the knee cap to rub up against the thigh bone.  If left untreated the cartilage behind the knee cap will wear down and osteoarthritis will develop.   It is most commonly diagnosed in females due to the angle from the hip to the knee joint being wider in females compared to males.

The study used a pain scale of 0-10 with 3 representing the onset of knee pain and 7 representing strong knee pain while running on a treadmill. Eleven female runners participated in the study and they all started the study with a 7 on the pain scale and ended the study with a 2 or lower.  After performing hip strengthening exercises for 2X a week for 6 weeks they were all able to reduce or eliminate the pain in their knees.

This is a very promising study which suggests that every individual suffering with patellofemoral knee pain should consider trying a hip strengthening exercise program first to see if that helps relieve the pain behind their knee caps.

If you have already tried hip strengthening exercises and are still suffering with patellofemoral knee pain and want to avoid knee surgery then Dr. Schnees’ Cold Laser Knee Program may be the answer!  Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program combines cold laser therapy, non-weight bearing exercises, with other modalities to help eliminate knee pain, and strengthen the knee.

If you live in the Dallas, Fort Worth or surrounding areas 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 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 entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!

Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional for the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas since 2001.”

Hip Exercises Found Effective at Reducing, Eliminating Common Knee Pain in Runners, Study Suggests.  Science Daily. June 7, 2010.

What Causes Osteoarthritis of the Knee?

Before I discuss what causes osteoarthritis of the knee let me review what healthy cartilage in the knee is made from. The cartilage in the knee joint is called hyaline cartilage or articular cartilage.  It is found at the ends of joints so that it allows for smooth movements.  It is made up of the following:

• 70% Water
• 15% Collagen (a protein).  Type II
• 15% Proteoglycans (protein), Chondrocytes (cartilage forming cells), non collagen proteins, lipids and organic materials

In a healthy knee, cartilage is always in the process of being remodeled due to normal wear and tear of the knee joint. Hyaline cartilage is constantly being broken down by the enzyme, matrix metalloproteinase, and being replaced and rebuilt by chondrocytes (cartilage cells).  In a healthy knee there is a balance between cartilage cells that are rebuilding and replacing cartilage and enzymes that are breaking the cartilage down. Unfortunately, genetics, aging, weight, disease, surgery and injuries to the knee all play a role in contributing to throwing off that balance and allowing more cartilage to be broken down then regenerated.  When the amount of cartilage is being degraded faster than it is being synthesized by chondrocytes than cartilage naturally degenerates.

One of the main proteins that is believed to be responsible for causing this imbalance in enzyme activity and inhibiting cartilage development is interleukin-1.  This cytokine creates inflammation in the joint, it stimulates more of the enzyme that destroys cartilage, it does not allow collagen to be produced, and it suppresses chondrocytes from producing proteoglycans.

It is reasonable to assume that if interleukin-1 was inhibited, and the number of chondrocytes outnumbered the enzyme that destroyed cartilage then the effects of osteoarthritis would be negligible.

Click here to read more about How Cold Laser Therapy Helps Stave off the Effects of Osteoarthritis in the Knee by Inhibiting Interleukin-1 and Stimulating Chondrocytes

If you live in the Dallas, Fort Worth or surrounding areas 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 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 entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!

Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional for the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas since 2001.”