Knee Pain Treatment in Phoenix, AZ

Your knees are very complex joints that undergo tremendous stress each day. It’s a synovial joint indirectly connected by cartilage and tissue. This design enables an enormous range of motion, capable of shock absorption, flexion, extension, and rotation, which is why they are so susceptible to injury. The general problem is a lack of care for the knees and the nerves in the lumbar spine, which innervate the knees.

The knee’s ligaments provide stability, muscles mobilize and stabilize the joint, bones give structure, blood supply brings oxygen and nutrients, and the nerve supply communicates with the brain to ensure the ligaments, muscles, bones, and blood supply know precisely what to do.

Many doctors recommend pain medication or surgery; however, knee pain doesn’t exist due to a lack of painkillers or surgery. Only 10% of our nerves transmit pain. The other 90% are responsible for function. There can be significant dysfunction before we even get the warning of pain. Using pain as motivation to see a chiropractor puts your knees at risk for irreversible damage.

Specific Chiropractic Care in Phoenix, AZ

Chiropractic care offers a conservative, natural, non-invasive knee pain solution for those hesitant about surgery. At Gonstead Physical Medicine, we provide a complimentary MRI review and evaluation. We tailor our treatment to each patient based on a thorough consultation and exam.

Our holistic approach to knee pain relief addresses the feet, ankles, hips, and spine using various therapeutic modalities, including:

• Prolotherapy
• Platelet Rich Plasma
• Knee Decompression
• Red Light Therapy, PEMF, and Infrared Laser
• Soft Tissue Massage
• Rehabilitative Strengthening Exercises

The sooner you start care, the more likely a conservative approach will work, and you can avoid knee replacement surgery.

Knee-On-Trac Decompression: Non-Surgical Knee Pain Relief

Decompression is a non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical knee treatment that offers:

• Increased range of motion
• Decreased inflammation
• Improved blood, oxygen, and nutrient supply to rehydrate the joint
• Decreased scar tissue
• Increased joint space
• Reduced chronic muscle strain
• Decreased knee pain

This incredible therapy, developed by a chiropractor, gently isolates and pumps the joints to flood them with nutrients. Decompression is effective for sprains, strains, minor tears, and osteoarthritis. Many patients get results after just one session, but multiple sessions help prevent and delay surgery.

At Gonstead Physical Medicine, patients cancel their already-booked knee surgeries after using our knee decompression program.

There’s only one way to find out if this could be your outcome.
What you don’t change, you’re choosing.

Quick Tips to Keep Your Knees Pain-Free

• Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! We are 60-75% water, so hydration is essential. Each day, you should drink half your body weight in ounces of water.
• Omega-3 fatty acids, like fish oils, help lubricate cartilage. Organic foods, without pesticides, nourish your knees, and they’re best raw, steamed, stir-fried, or baked.
• Wear good, breathable shoes with good arch support; that is the best way to support your back. Skip the cute, inexpensive shoes and go for proper support.
• Choose the BEST SUPPLEMENTS possible. Make sure your supplements are pharmaceutical grade with associated cofactors for your specific needs. That’s how we do it at Gonstead Physical Medicine.
• Exercise with good form ensures proper biomechanics. It’s not about lifting the heaviest weight. If you’re ever unsure about form, consult a trainer.
• Maintaining proper spinal alignment is imperative to keeping your knees pain-free. When your lumbar spine (lower back) is aligned, your knees can function properly with even weight distribution and a healthy nervous system. Misalignments in the spine cause the body to compensate, distributing weight unevenly and causing premature wear and tear.