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Brunswick, GA Knee Pain

Wellman Family Healthcare is a complete wellness center specializing in chronic knee pain in Brunswick, GA. Our non-surgical treatment for knee pain relief will give you back the life you love, and deserve to be living. Our practice revolves around physical medicine, so your knee pain treatment will holistically restore your health, without unwanted side effects and invasive procedures. Today is the day to take back your health!

Discover Chronic Knee Pain Relief Without Harmful Steroid Injections!

The staff at Wellman Family Healthcare understands how debilitating chronic knee pain can be! When presented with invasive and expensive options such as knee surgery and continual use of pain medications, your path away from knee pain can seem daunting and unhealthy. Our healthcare professionals believe in the power of allowing the body to heal itself from the inside out! Let us show you a different option for your knee pain without harmful injections.

Our Brunswick, GA Knee Pain Specialists are Excited to Show You the Pathway to Chronic Knee Pain Relief!

Knee Decompression - In office knee decompression treatments are designed to increase joint space and slow the degeneration process. The newest research in technology offers safe and effective knee decompression. Our state of the art equipment offers benefits for those suffering with chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis, previous injury, failed surgery and more. Studies show that mechanical traction is more effective at decreasing pain and improving quality of life than ultrasound and exercise combined. With chronic knee pain affecting the steps you take on a daily basis, improving quality of life is of utmost importance.
Home Care Equipment - specialized home equipment may be included as part of your treatment recommendations based on the severity of your condition. This technology is FDA registered and works to increase circulation,stimulate the release of nitric oxide to improve nerve function, regenerate new blood vessels and promote healing in conjunction with equipment to soothe nerve irritation.
Rehabilitation - Bringing the knee and other joints of the body back to normal function requires retraining and reeducating muscles, ligaments and tissues on how to work properly. Our doctors will provide step-by-step, daily implementation steps to help you regain the function you have lost in a safe and effective manner.
Nutritional Advice - if necessary reducing the amount of inflammation and/or excess weight on your joints may be part of your individual treatment plan. Addressing the body as a whole ensures healing and longevity of your treatment success.

What is Knee Decompression Therapy? Knee Decompression treatments use the patented Knee on the Trac system to separate the two main bones of the knee joint in order to reduce pain, increase function, and promote tissue healing.

How Does Knee Decompression Therapy Work?

By gently separating the joint space between the bottom of the femur (thigh bone) and the top of the tibia (shin bone) we can create a vacuum effect inside the knee joint which brings more nutrient-rich ﬂuid to the area.

This also stretches the tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissue around the joint. This combined effect helps to re-establish some of the natural joint space and cushioning in the knee. You'll feel a difference after just one treatment, in most cases.

Knee Decompression Therapy is Effective in Treating the Following Conditions:

Sprain or Strain Older Than 6 Weeks
Acute (brand new, less than 6 weeks) sprains and strains are good candidates for some of the other therapies in our office like PEMF therapy or laser therapy, but not knee decompression. If your knee is still bothering you after 6 weeks, it may be twisted and will likely respond to knee decompression therapy with the Knee on Trac.
Meniscus Tear - Simple and Complex
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.
Lateral or Medial Collateral Tear
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 PEMF, patients will seek changes in just a few weeks with the goal of repairing the tear and returning to normal activities.
ACL or PCL Partial Tear
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.
Total Knee Replacement
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.
Baker's Cyst
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.

Which Conditions Cannot Receive Knee Decompression Therapy?

Patients with recent fractures, acute ligament injuries, acute meniscus injuries, complete tears of the ACL, PCL, MCL, or LCL. Additionally, blood clots, knee cancer, infections, knee replacements that are less than a year old (or not yet cleared by their doctor), and osteoporosis.

What Are The Side Effects?

Some patients experience some mild soreness after the ﬁrst few treatments if the degeneration in the knee joint is very advanced or lots of scar tissue is present. The soreness is usually mild and temporary. Most patients feel relief by applying ice following the treatment sessions.

What Can I Expect During A Treatment?

A typical session is 5 to 10 minutes depending on the your condition and need. You will be seated, with your leg extended at a comfortable angle. A strap is placed over the upper thigh and an inflatable cuff is used just below the knee to secure the leg. Our therapist will then program the Knee on Trac equipment with the appropriate settings depending on your condition. You will feel a gentle separation of the knee joint. For most treatment protocols, you will feel the knee pull & separate, and then the tension will release. This will happen repeatedly during the treatment session.

What Can I Expect After A Treatment?

Most patients see positive results in the first few treatments. Your treatment will often be combined with other therapies designed to produce the fastest and most complete recovery possible for your individual condition. The total number of treatments recommended will depend on the severity of the condition along with your personal treatment goals.

Long gone will be the days of knee pain keeping you from the activities you love, as you will experience up to six months of relief from joint pain without the expense and hassle of invasive surgery or prescription medicine. Through our unique approach, our passionate team will treat you holistically to restore your health. We will get to know you and your knee injury to create a customized care plan to bring you back to a pain free life, the natural way.

Don’t Wait Another Day to Experience a Non-Surgical Option For Your Osteoarthritis and Chronic Knee Pain!

Fast recovery and fast return to the type of activities YOU love to do.

Our team is passionate about helping you regain your health the natural and noninvasive way. You don’t have to live with the pain!