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Amazingly, few people are aware of the many effective\u00a0non-surgical treatments available for osteoarthritis in the knees There is a common myth that the only treatment options for\u00a0arthritis of the knee\u00a0are Tylenol, Ibuprofen, steroid injections, or […]","datePublished":"2011-04-12","dateModified":"2024-01-09","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/author\/developer\/#Person","name":"Nick Petersen","url":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/author\/developer\/","identifier":2,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8ea7fc410413ee0b715aee4c6b2d912c09623af5f85eaca6f6d7e0a2c223e1df?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8ea7fc410413ee0b715aee4c6b2d912c09623af5f85eaca6f6d7e0a2c223e1df?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Reflex Knee Specialists","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/b1ec2b6df7.nxcli.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/logo.png","url":"http:\/\/b1ec2b6df7.nxcli.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/logo.png","width":169,"height":104}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2516238.webp","url":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2516238.webp","height":1178,"width":1536},"url":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/blogs\/non-surgical-options-for-knee-osteoarthritis\/","about":["Blogs"],"wordCount":440,"articleBody":"There is a common myth that the only treatment options for\u00a0arthritis of the knee\u00a0are Tylenol, Ibuprofen, steroid injections, or surgery. Amazingly, few people are aware of the many effective\u00a0non-surgical treatments available for osteoarthritis in the kneesThere is a common myth that the only treatment options for\u00a0arthritis of the knee\u00a0are Tylenol, Ibuprofen, steroid injections, or surgery. Amazingly, few people are aware of the many effective\u00a0non-surgical treatments available for osteoarthritis in the knees. I would like to outline some treatments available at Reflex for chronic osteoarthritis of the knees: What Nonsurgical Treatments Are Available for Knee Osteoarthritis?Joint Fluid Therapy Knee Injections\u00a0\u2014 Also called \u201cviscosupplementation\u201d and sometimes \u201cRooster Comb Injection Therapy,\u201d\u00a0joint fluid therapy\u00a0is taking a natural protein \u2013 hyaluronan \u2013 and injecting it into the knee. In the course of natural aging, the fluid in our joints, which is called \u201csynovial fluid\u201d, becomes less effective in its ability to cushion, lubricate, and protect the joint. We can now inject a highly concentrated form of this natural protein directly into the joint, which has been shown in multiple studies to decrease pain and increase function.Advanced Knee Bracing Systems\u00a0\u2014 Technology has come a LONG way in the bracing realm. Unlike simple neoprene knee \u201cbraces\u201d, which have no ability to improve tracking or to offload an inflamed portion of the joint, newer\u00a0knee braces\u00a0are engineered to improve tracking and decrease wear and tear on the already-inflammed arthritic knee. Reflex offers knee brace systems that are designed specifically for the treatment of pain and symptoms of knee OA and for overall improvement of the knee.Supplements to Support Total Knee Health\u00a0\u2014 There are many supplements which have also been proven to be an effective joint pain treatment. Not all supplements are created equal, so most experts agree that the highest quality supplements should be used. Reflex offers a full range of\u00a0supplements\u00a0to support your knee osteoarthritis treatment.Corrective Exercise\u00a0\u2014 Proper strengthening of the muscles which support the knee is a key part of minimizing further degeneration and provides an important adjunct to slowing the advancement of osteoarthritis of the knee.Acupuncture\u00a0\u2014 This modality has been demonstrated in multiple studies to decrease pain associated with ostoearthritis. Acupuncture may even provide a protective effect in patients suffering from chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis. Our dedicated acupuncturist develops personalized programs for patients to help achieve long-term relief from knee pain.Don\u2019t be dismayed. As you can see, there are several options before consenting to a total knee replacement or other invasive surgical procedures. Learn more about the\u00a0Reflex approach to treating knee osteoarthritis. Portland, Oregon"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blogs","item":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/blogs\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Non-surgical Options for Knee Osteoarthritis","item":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/blogs\/non-surgical-options-for-knee-osteoarthritis\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]