After two sports injuries to my right knee in my teens, I had 3 arthroscopy ops in my 20s and 30s. Now, after two side on car accidents in the last fifteen years, I am in a lot of pain from the knee, which is beginning to bow inward. I have been told that a knee replacement (of the joints, but not of the knee-cap) is necessary. Are there any alternatives? I have been taking  glucosamine /chondroitin/ cider vinegar  for over a year, but am told there is very little cartilage left and the bones are grating.

The glucosamine/chondroitin is probably helping, keep taking it, but part of the problem is probably connected with scarring and "trigger points".

You should work on massaging your knee a couple of times a day, deeply and to the point of discomfort. If can find someone that practices "trigger point"  massage. Also called myo-fascial trigger point release massage they could help you get started. Many people first starting on suh a program are alarmed that at the "pain" they experience in the course of the massage and stop becuase they think it must be "bad". The process of increasing flexibility and mobility can take several months. Be patient.

There is a brilliant little book on Amazon called 'Treat Your Own Knees' I cant remember the author as I have given it to my brother who has a similar problem to yours. There are about three basic exercises to follow which very quickly develop the muscles and ligaments around the knee to support it. I had terrible knee problems and this sorted it completely. The exercises are so simple and to start dont even require you to take any weight on your knees so are very pain free. You can do them sitting on the edge of the bed which is very pleasant. There is also a lot of useful knee advice.

Hope this helps 

Nicki

It is possible to rebuild joints with sarcodes, which are used by some Homeopaths. I certainly know of three people destined for replacement who have not needed the op.

Don't know if this will work for everyone but maybe worth a try.

My email is stephanie.ginn@btinternet.com if you want to discuss this further.

All the best

Stephanie

I know there was talk of being able to 'transplant' cartilage to replace old or damaged tissue.  But it is still in its infancy stage. If you do go for the replacement, talk it over with your consultant and get him to tell you the cons as well as the pros.  Wish I had done that, I might have avoided 5 years of contant agony.   Good luck with whatever you choose

Sue

I had a half-knee replacement two years ago, as I had no cartilege left on the inner of my right leg.  This has been quite successful but I saw an article in the Daily Mail about cartilege transplantation http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/womenfamily.html?in_article_id=76505&in_page_id=1799 which might mean avoiding an operation.  As my left knee is now going, I shall speak to my doctor about this, rather than undergoing surgery again.  If I do have to have another op., I shall ask about the new surgical technique, again in the DM http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/thehealthnews.html?in_article_id=203828&in_page_id=1797

Sheila

 

If you are unable to find any alternative to the operation, I'd just like to let you know about a friend of mine who has had both knees done.  He's 75, was a farmer, and had damaged his knees through years of tramping over hills after sheep and cattle.  He had the first done last year, and was over the moon at the lack of pain and mobility he suddenly had.  His knee healed in a matter of weeks, in fact, he took great delight in showing me the scar when I met him a week afterwards when his daughter took him shopping!  He had the other one done this year, and for the first time in goodness knows how many years (probably around 10), is no longer walking with sticks, can cut his grass, and says had he known that he'd get this sort of result, he'd have had them done years ago!  I realise that not everyone wants operations (me included!), but if it's the only solution to the problem, at least there are good results from this, even with elderly people who have had the problem for years. 

i too have knee pain and been taking MSM and rose hip which seems to be helping too, i also have a magnetic wrap - hope these additional supplements bring you some relief too.

Well, taking cider vinegar is not going to help you to restore the cartilage lining, but will definitely help to increase the tissue acidosis which is unfavourable process that stops healing. Taking cider vinegar only makes sense in cases such as gout or calcium pyrophosphate arthropathy, but not in the case of joint injury. To reverse the tissue acidosis you need to take Spirulina tablets for couple of months on regular basis. Then proceed with glucosamine (preferably sustained release formula, e.g. by Goldshield Healthcare) for, let's say, three months. At the same time also supplement with Silica which is crucial for joint restoration (you can try homeopathic Silica 10X or Silicea Injeel alternating with Silicea Injeel Forte by Heel GmbH or Silica supplement e.g. by Goldshield Healthcare). But before you restore your tissue pH balance it is pointless to take glucosamine or silica - these supplements will not work for you.

Hope this scheme works for you. If not - contact me again on info@in-vivo-health.co.uk for advice on alternative (more expensive) therapy before you make decision on surgery.

With best wishes,

 

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Alla Cranham, MSc ABMT,
Registered Homotoxicologist

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Have you asked yourself why you have attracted so much injury to your right knee.

The legs are influenced by the root chakra which affects and is effected by issues surrounding safety,security such as money,job,house,relationships,marriage etc

In right handed people the right side of the body relates to the male..ie father,grandfather,son etc

It would be worth your while resolving any such issues regarding the above.

Releasing any anger,guilt,fear over such issues can be life changing.

Forgiveness to those who have wronged you and most importantly forgive yourself for any wrongs you may have done to others.

What in your life can you not "STAND"?...Address this issue and your knee problem may improve.

If this sounds a bit fluffy and new age-like just read "The Lightworkers Way" by Doreen Virtue.

for something a bit more scientific read "Healing Words" by Larry Dossey or "Biology of Belief " by Bruce Lipton.

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Robin Allan
Chek Practitioner
Natural Health Coach


robin_allan@hotmail.com

07973-808211