5 Non-Surgical Treatments for Knee Arthritis

 Stiff and aching joints can make it tough to get through the day. Whether it affects your knee, elbow, shoulder or hip, chronic joint pain is debilitating and sometimes unbearable. 

Among these, the knee joint is the most common joint to develop arthritis. Knee pain that wakes you up from sleep can result in Osteoarthritis. It is also known as “wear and tear” arthritis. This type of joint inflammation generally happens in old people and also in younger athletes whose joints are harshly used repeatedly. Osteoarthritis usually develops due to the wearing down of the protective cartilage in a joint. Due to this, the bones begin to rub against each other and cause shooting pain. Another type of injury that you can develop in the knee joint, is called post-traumatic arthritis. 

Arthritis can result from many causes:

• Trauma or injury

• Wear and tear

• Age

• Inflammation

• Infection

Let’s now talk about, the 5 non-surgical ways to treat knee arthritis.

• Physical Therapy - Physical therapy is the first line of treatment for knee arthritis. It can help to treat knee and joint pain and chart your road to recovery. Regular stretching of the quadriceps and hamstrings helps in taking the stress off the knees. Strengthening these muscles can help in proper knee alignment and reducing the pain. A physical therapist can suggest a variety of methods that can help you get back in motion. 

• PRP therapy - Regenerative therapy is an emerging field that uses your body’s ability to heal itself and can help to overcome joint pain. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a highly effective treatment for treating knee injuries. This treatment involves taking your blood which is then spun into a high-speed centrifuge after which some specific portions are injected into your knees.   

• Stem Cell Therapy - Stem Cell Therapy is one of the best-known types of regenerative therapies and is mostly used for treating joint and tissue damage. The reason why stem cell therapy works so well is that it uses stem cells and growth factors to reduce pain. Some of the benefits of stem cell therapy are:

1. Less pain from past injuries

2. Reduced joint stiffness

3. Reduced dependency on medications

4. Improved mobility

Injections of stem cells reduce inflammation, repair damaged tissues and may help to prevent knee replacement surgery.  

• Antiinflammatories - Antiinflammatories can prove helpful in treating knee swelling and pain for most people.  

• Ice - It is a safe and effective treatment and can be used after strenuous activity which may include extensive walking.   

Get professional help at New York Spine & Sports Rehabilitation PC

Our doctors at NYSS specialize in providing PRP, Stem cell therapy and physical therapy to treat and heal knee injuries. We have the best knee specialist doctor in North Bronx and joint specialist doctors in North Yonkers. Our cutting-edge therapies help in restoring function and regaining a healthy lifestyle. For any medical assistance, schedule an appointment with us.