Painful Knees???

It seems many of my new patients are coming in with the pain, swelling and bad knees history. Many of them have already gone through the arthroscopic knee surgery recommended by the Specialists..and came away no better for the wear and tear to the whole body that surgery puts one through.

This puzzled me so I went digging for the newest information; here it is….

Trimming damaged tissue through arthroscopic knee surgery does not relieve pain and swelling in arthritic knees any better than simply flushing loose debris from the joint, according to new research.

The findings are based on three randomized studies, one of which found the treatments produced similar results in pain and physical function after two years. The other two studies produced low-quality evidence, according to researchers.

Potential side effects of arthroscopic surgery include a risk of infection and blood clots. Further, the surgery does not stop the progression of osteoarthritis, and symptoms are likely to return over time. Osteoarthritis is a progressive disease that affects your hands, hips, shoulders and knees, especially in older people.

The condition causes joint cartilage to break down, and loose bits of tissue can then cause pain, swelling and poor joint function.

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Arthroscopic knee surgery is many times an unnecessary surgery. It works no better than a placebo surgery, and the proof of this was published in one of the most well-respected medical journals on the planet.

Despite this monumental finding, and numerous studies like the one above, 650,000 people in the United States undergo arthroscopic knee surgery every year.

And with a cost of about $6,000 per procedure, that adds up to over $3 billion every year spent on a sometimes needless and non beneficial surgery. It has become a very popular surgery at the expense of the patient.

What is Osteoarthritis?

Often, what prompts people to receive arthroscopic surgery is osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease in which the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones in your joint deteriorates, causing bone to rub against bone, and leading to pain and loss of movement.

This is the most common form of arthritis in the United States, and usually occurs in the older age group. It is more frequent in women than in men. The disease results from structural changes in the articular cartilage in the joints, usually those that are weight-bearing such as your spine and knees.

Potential contributing factors to this condition include:

• Obesity

• Nutritional deficiencies such as natural minerals and salts

• Continuous physical stress

• Glandular insufficiency

• Shortage of hydrochloric acid

• Lack of exercise

Natural Options for treating Osteoarthritis

What really healed their bodies were their own minds, diet change and moderate exercise.

This is amazing testimony to the power your brain has at inducing healing changes in your body. Remember that whatever you focus your conscious attention on in the real world will typically be achieved. Inflaming thoughts cause inflamed joints.

And, to help with the structural issues that can contribute to osteoarthritis, here are my recommendations:

• Get plenty of Omega-3 fats by taking a high-quality krill oil and chia seeds

• Get moving with an exercise program, but don’t overdue it.

• Eat a healthier diet eliminating inflammatory foods, such as sugar, tomatoes, eggplants, salt. ALCOHAL IN ANY FORM.

• Rely on safer anti-inflammatory alternatives such as arnica liniment, there are some very good brands in the health food store near Rizos

• Acupuncture for pain and swelling.

Well, there you have it. Painful joints, especially the knees can be quite a set back when it gets to the point that the pain stops your from walking, which is the number 1 exercise.

Still..

Think twice before going under the knife, there are alternatives.