Knee Decompression – Non Surgical Treatment for Knee Conditions in Naperville
Knee Decompression Clinic in Naperville, Illinois
Knee Decompression uses patented Breakthrough proprietary technology to gently separate the two main bones of the knee join in order to reduce pain, increase function and promote tissue healing. Gentle separation of the joint space between the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone) creates a vacuum effect inside the knee joint which brings more nutrient-rich synovial fluid to the area. This therapeutic stretching and pumping action also gently stretches the tendons, ligaments and other soft tissues around the joint. This combined effect helps to re-establish some of the natural joint space and cushioning to the knee. In most cases, patients start to notice a difference after just one session.
Acute (brand new, less than 6 weeks) sprains and strains are good candidates for some of the other therapies in our office like Acupuncture or K Laser Therapy, but not knee decompression. If your knee is still bothering you after 6 weeks, you may be a candidate for knee decompression therapy
While we cannot treat a complete tear of the lateral or medial collateral ligaments, chronic tears respond well to the “pumping” action the Knee on Trac delivers. Combined with Laser Therapy and Acupuncture, patients will seek changes in just a few weeks with the goal of repairing the tear and returning to normal activities.
If you’ve had a total knee replacement, a common issue is losing the ability to fully extend your knee joint. Patients that have had this surgery will have to wait a year before they can use the Knee on Trac, or until they’ve been cleared by their surgeon. Improvements to knee range of motion happen quickly with knee decompression.
Runners in particular will notice relief from meniscal tears following a knee decompression session. Meniscus surgeries often involve removing the meniscus, which will leave long term aches in the knee. Utilizing a more conservative approach will buy you time and help you avoid surgery altogether
Some tears will need surgery, but a partial tear can respond favorably to a combination of knee decompression therapy, laser, and PEMF therapy. If your surgeon has told you that you don’t need surgery, now’s the time to take action to increase healing in the knee and get back to your normal activities.
A Baker’s Cyst is fluid-filled cyst behind the knee, and is usually the result of other common knee conditions. Conditions like arthritis or torn cartilage can lead to the knee joint producing too much fluid. Patients respond favorably to decompression and other therapies, as they address the underlying condition that caused the cyst.