Dr. Lemak has played a pivotal role in advancing sports medicine and knee problems throughout his career. He is now accepting patients into the new knee pain and arthritis program. His wealth of experience will allow you to get the most advanced treatment protocols available.
Non-surgical options for osteoarthritis knee pain include physical therapy, exercise, medications, and injections, aiming to alleviate symptoms and improve function without surgery.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and is the leading cause of lower limb disability in older adults. It is the wearing down of a joint over time and this deterioration of the cartilage in your knee can cause pain and stiffness.
Diagnosing the cause of your knee pain can be done with a physical exam, medical history, and imaging. Once the cause is determined, your doctor will help you decide which treatment options are most appropriate for your specific case. These options include:
Managing arthritis without surgery involves various approaches aimed at reducing pain and improving joint function. These include lifestyle changes like exercise and weight management, physical and occupational therapy, as well as non-pharmacological interventions such as heat/cold therapy and assistive devices.
Complementary therapies like acupuncture can also play a role. By utilizing these strategies, individuals with arthritis can effectively alleviate symptoms and maintain their quality of life without resorting to surgery.
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can significantly reduce knee pain. But, knee pain is often aggravated by exercise making losing weight even more challenging.
Weight loss is just a part of the nutritional solution. Our team can help guide you to make food choices that will help minimize your body’s inflammatory response. The resulting reduction in inflammation often leads to substantial knee pain reduction.
Physical therapy is not just for post-surgical recovery. In many cases, physical therapy can help reduce your knee pain by expanding your knee’s range of motion. Also, physical therapy can target strengthening specific muscles that help stabilize your knee.
There are many injectable medication options available to physicians. These include viscosupplements, stem cell solutions, platelet-rich plasma, and others. The injectable is administered directly into the knee and many patients report months of relief after receiving the medication. Your physician will discuss with you the injectable that is best for your case including benefits and risks..
Our Knee Pain Clinic experts know how to match patients with effective braces. Braces can relieve pain through shifting the forces within your knee joint and providing external stabilization.
Braces are prescribed for you based on the specific cause of your knee pain and technicians will make sure that your brace fits properly.
Our team of experienced physicians and therapists will diagnose the source of your knee pain and work with you to decide on the best course of treatment..
