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Osteoarthritis, chronic knee pain, cartilage damage, and post-injury conditions respond to our non-surgical knee protocol. Laser therapy, targeted care, and a 90-day plan that gives your knee what surgery can’t — a chance to heal from the inside.
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Our non-surgical knee protocol uses a combination of targeted chiropractic care, knee decompression, and laser therapy to reduce inflammation. Osteoarthritis — the gradual wearing away of cartilage — affects millions of Americans over 50. Most are told to take pain medication, get cortisone injections, and eventually consider replacement surgery.
The problem with that approach is that it addresses the symptom — pain — without supporting the joint’s capacity to maintain itself. Cortisone injections, while effective short-term, can accelerate cartilage breakdown with repeated use. Replacement surgery is a significant procedure with a meaningful recovery burden.
Our non-surgical knee protocol uses a combination of targeted chiropractic care and laser therapy to reduce inflammation, improve circulation to the joint, support tissue repair, and restore mechanical alignment — giving the knee what it needs to function better and maintain that improvement.
Laser therapy (low-level laser / therapeutic laser) uses specific wavelengths of light to penetrate joint tissue and stimulate cellular activity at the biological level. This isn’t heat application — it’s photobiomodulation: light energy absorbed by cells helps support cellular processes associated with ATP production, inflammation, circulation, and tissue repair.
For knee osteoarthritis and chronic knee pain, laser therapy is used to address the inflammatory environment within and around the joint and support the body’s natural healing processes — without injections or medication.
But laser therapy is only one part of our knee protocol. We combine it with knee decompression and targeted joint alignment to address the mechanical factors affecting the knee as well. Knee decompression helps gently unload the knee and reduce pressure on the joint, while targeted alignment addresses mechanical and alignment factors that can contribute to uneven stress.
By combining laser therapy, knee decompression, and targeted Joint Alignment, our protocol works on multiple dimensions of the problem simultaneously — addressing both the biological and mechanical factors that may be contributing to knee pain and limited function.
Supports cellular activity, circulation, and the body’s natural tissue-repair processes.
Gently unloads the knee joint to help reduce pressure and improve joint mobility.
Addresses mechanical and alignment factors that may contribute to uneven stress on the knee.
Combines biological and mechanical strategies rather than relying on a single treatment.
“When I first came to Purvis Chiropractic I suffered from Osteoarthritis, a displaced knee and a lot of pain. I did not want surgery, so I turned to chiropractic care. In the beginning, I was uncertain but willing to give it a chance. When first coming to the clinic, I started feeling better immediately. Dr. Acord recommended a 90 day treatment plan with laser therapy. I am a little over halfway done with my plan and I am pleased to say that I feel 60–70% better. I introduced my dad to chiropractic and he felt almost immediate results — he is 82 years old and has many years of wear and tear. After just one visit, he has more mobility.”
Osteoarthritis & Displaced Knee Patient · Lamar County
Many patients who come to us have already been told replacement surgery is the next step. Whether our protocol is appropriate depends on the specific condition of your knee — the degree of cartilage loss, mechanical alignment, your overall health, and your goals. Some patients are able to avoid or significantly delay replacement through our protocol. Others are appropriate surgical candidates and our evaluation will confirm that honestly. Either way, you’ll leave with a clear picture.
Dr. Acord typically recommends treatment for knee osteoarthritis and chronic knee conditions — based on what the research and clinical experience show about the timeline for meaningful tissue-level change. Most patients begin noticing improvements in the first several weeks. The specific schedule is determined at your evaluation based on your condition and goals.
Therapeutic laser has been in clinical use for decades and is well-established in the research literature for musculoskeletal conditions. The treatment is non-ionizing (not X-ray), non-thermal at therapeutic doses, and non-invasive. Side effects are minimal — some patients experience mild temporary soreness in treated areas, which typically resolves quickly. Dr. Acord will review your health history for any contraindications before beginning laser treatment.
Dr. Acord is a Medicare-participating provider. Coverage for specific components of our knee protocol varies by plan. Please bring your insurance information to your first $47 visit, and we’ll perform a complimentary benefits check during your appointment so you have a clear understanding of your coverage before committing to any treatment.
Take the first step toward understanding what’s contributing to your knee pain. Your evaluation gives Dr. Acord the opportunity to assess your knee, discuss your concerns, and determine what treatment options may be appropriate for you.
