HealthMattersShoulder, Knee or Hip Pain Edition

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One local doctor is helping patients increase shoulder strength, improve motion, and eliminate shoulder pain. Finally, you can be pain free again - even if you’ve got the most excruciating shoulder pain you have ever felt.

Does your shoulder pain build up when you move it wrong?Is there a sudden sharp pain shooting from your neck into your arm?

Do you have di�culty just washing your hair or even scratching your back?Have you had to give up golf because of your shoulder pain?

Nothing is worse than feeling great mentally, but physically feeling held back from life because your shoulder hurts and the pain just won’t go away! Over the past ten years, since we’ve opened the doors, we’ve seen many people with shoul-der pain, frozen shoulder and rotator cu� problems leave the o�ce pain free.

WHY HAVEN’T PEOPLE WITH

SHOULDER PAINBEEN TOLD THESE FACTS?If you’re over the age of 30 and have rotator cu� problems,frozen shoulder, or arthritis, there is hope.

New research in a treatment called high powered laser therapy, or Cold Laser, is having a profound e�ect on patients su�ering with pain. Unlike the cutting type of laser seen in movies and used in medical procedures, Cold Laser penetrates the surface of the skin with no signi�cant heat-ing e�ect or damage.

Cold Laser therapy has been tested for 40 years, had over 2000 papers published on it, and has been shown to aid in damaged tissue regenera-tion, decrease in�ammation, relieve pain and boost the immune system. This means that there is a good chance Cold Laser therapy could be your pain solution, allowing you to live a more active life-style.

Professional athletes like Tiger Woods and team members of the New England Patriots rely upon cold laser therapy to treat the sports-related injuries. These guys use the Cold Laser for one reason only...It Promotes Rapid Healing Of The Injured Tissues.

Before the FDA would clear Cold Laser for human use, they wanted to see proof that it worked. This led to two landmark studies.

The �rst study showed that patients who had Cold Laser therapy had 53% better improvement than those who had a placebo. The second study showed patients who used the laser therapy had less pain and more range of motion days after treatment. If Cold Laser can help these patients, it can help you too.Pain Pills Could Be Making Your Shoulder Worse.

If you’re taking pain pills for your shoulder, you are likely making your problem worse. Pain pills, even over-the-counter medica-tions, just mask the problem, and don’t �x your shoulder.

Pain is your body’s warn-ing sign telling you to take it easy. If you mask the pain with pills, you are likely to do things that can prevent your shoulder from healing -

maybe even damage it further. Not to mention many of the pain medication available are quite addicting and have drastic side e�ects.

Why Surgery May Not Be Your Only Option.We certainly can’t say for sure until we meet you, but sur-

gery may not be your only option. If you go through with surgery, you’re looking at time o� from work, weeks to months of rehab, and quite a bit of expense.

• Frozen shoulder

• Adhesive capsulitis

• Rotator cu� injuries

• Arthritis

• Bursitis

• Tendonitis

• Muscle weakness

• Sharp, radiating pain

• Numbness and

tingling

Do You Have Any of the Following Conditions?

Finally, You Have An Option Other Than Drugs or SurgeryIf you are su�ering from any of these problems, the MLP Protocol™ may completely eliminate your pain.

FINALLY . . . A gentle, safe and e�ective noninvasive treatment protocol for joint pain relief . . .

Inflammation & Edema

Nerve Regeneration

Cartilage Production

Bone FormationMuscle Regeneration

& Muscle Atrophy

Collagen Production

Anglogenesis & Neovascularization

Angiogenesis

The most common problem that may arise soon after hip replacement sur-gery is hip dislocation. Because the arti�cial ball and socket are smaller than the normal ones, the ball can become dis-lodged from the socket if the hip is placed in cer-tain positions. The most dangerous position usu-ally is pulling the knees up to the chest.

The most common later complication of hip replacement surgery is an in�ammato-ry reaction to tiny particles that gradu-ally wear o� of the arti�cial joint sur-faces and are absorbed by the sur-rounding tissues. The in�ammation may trigger the action of special cells

that eat away some of the bone, caus-ing the implant to loosen. To treat this complication, the doctor may use anti-in�ammatory medications or rec-

ommend revision surgery (replace-ment of an arti�cial joint). Medical scientists are experimenting with new materials that last longer and cause less in�ammation. Other common

complications of hip replacement sur-gery include infection, blood clots, and heterotopic bone formation (bone growth beyond the normal

edges of bone).

Nonsurgical Solution for Hip Pain ReliefDr. Drew K. McPhail of McPhail Chiropractic Pain Relief Clinic went into practice to help put an end to su�ering by �nding real solutions to hip, shoulder and knee

problems. With the MLP Protocol™, Dr. McPhail has successfully treated hun-dreds of patients su�ering from hip, knee and shoulder pain. Some of his patients had exhausted all other methods of care.

Possible Complications of Hip Replacement Surgery

Normal Hip Arthritic Hip OsteoarthritisHip Replacement

Femur

Pelvis

Damaged Cartilage

Ball ofFemur

Femur

Hip Replacement

Explore all options before having surgery

Angiogenesis & Neovasculariza-tion: An increase in oxygenated blood to the injured tissue acceler-ates tissue healing.

Collagen Production: Proper align-ment and remodeling of collagen reduces internal scar formation and enhances tissue elasticity.

Muscle Regeneration & Muscle Atrophy: Repair of damaged muscle

�bers and activation of myogenic satellite cells leads to regeneration of muscle tissue.

In�ammation & Edema: Increase in in�ammatory mediators such as macrophages, neutrophils and lym-phocytes accelerates and resolves the in�ammatory process.

Bone Formation: Proliferation of osteocytes and remodeling of bone

extra cellular matrix results in accel-erated bone repair.

Nerve Regeneration: Proliferation of growth factors promotes neuronal sprouting and myelin formation for optimal nerve recovery.

Cartilage Production: Increase in chondrocyte and collagen produc-tion allows for improved cartilage deposition and joint function.

State-of-the-Art Laser Knee DecompressionThe latest technology to help relieve Knee PainThis unique system o�ers bene�ts for those su�ering with chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis, previous injury, failed surgery and more. Studies show that mechanical traction is more e�ective at decreasing pain, improving range of motion, and improv-ing quality of life than ultrasound and exercise combined.

The isolation of the knee at the proper angle works solely on the a�ected area allow-ing for a more precise therapy. A typical session is 5 to 10 minutes depending on the patient’s condition and need.

This system is designed to allow laser therapy to take place at the same time which will decrease in�ammation, allow re-hydration of the joint and tissue and speed the healing process of repairing damaged tissue and rebuilding cartilage.

The location and severity of knee pain may vary, depend-ing on the cause of the prob-lem. Signs and symptoms that sometimes accompany knee pain include:

Swelling and sti�nessRedness and warmth to the touch, weakness or instabili-ty, popping or crunching noises, or the inability to fully straighten the knee

Knee pain can be caused by injuries, mechanical prob-lems, types of arthritis and other problems.

InjuriesA knee injury can a�ect any of the ligaments, tendons or �uid-�lled sacs (bursae) that surround your knee joint as well as the bones, cartilage and ligaments that form the joint itself. Some of the more common knee injuries include: ACL injury, Fractures, Torn meniscus, Knee bursitis, Patellar tendinitis.

Mechanical problemsSome examples of mechani-cal problems that can cause

knee pain include:

Loose body. Sometimes injury or degeneration of bone or cartilage can cause a piece of bone or cartilage to break o� and �oat in the joint space. This may not create any problems unless the loose body interferes with knee joint movement, in which case the e�ect is something like a pencil caught in a door hinge.

Iliotibial band syndrome. This occurs when the tough band of tissue that extends from the outside of your hip to the outside of your knee (iliotibial band) becomes so tight that it rubs against the outer portion of your femur. Distance runners are espe-cially susceptible to iliotibial band syndrome.

Dislocated kneecap. This occurs when the triangular bone (patella) that covers the front of your knee slips out of place, usually to the outside of your knee. In some cases, the kneecap may stay dis-placed and you'll be able to

see the dislocation.

Hip or foot pain. If you have hip or foot pain, you may change the way you walk to spare these painful joints. But this altered gait can place more stress on your

Types of arthritisMore than 100 di�erent types of arthritis exist. The varieties most likely to a�ect the knee include:

Osteoarthritis. Sometimes called degenerative arthritis, osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It's a wear-and-tear condition that occurs when the carti-lage in your knee deterio-rates with use and age.

Rheumatoid arthritis. The most debilitating form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that can a�ect almost any joint in your body, including your knees. Although rheu-matoid arthritis is a chronic disease, it tends to vary in severity and may even come and go.

Gout. This type of arthritis occurs when uric acid crys-tals build up in the joint. While gout most commonly a�ects the big toe, it can also occur in the knee.

Pseudogout. Often mistaken for gout, pseudogout is caused by calcium-contain-ing crystals that develop in the joint �uid. Knees are the most common joint a�ected by pseudogout.

Septic arthritis. Sometimes your knee joint can become infected, leading to swelling, pain and redness. There's usually no trauma before the onset of pain. Septic arthritis often occurs with a fever.

Not all knee pain is serious. But some knee injuries and medical conditions, such as osteoarthritis, can lead to increasing pain, joint damage and disability if left untreated. And having a knee injury — even a minor one — makes it more likely that you'll have similar inju-ries in the future.

Get Knee Pain Relief Gentle, Safe and E�ective Noninvasive TreatmentKnee pain is a common complaint that a�ects people of all ages. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage. Medical conditions — including arthritis, gout and infections — also can cause knee pain.

When a physical condition or injury a�ects mobility or quality of life, there is one goal: A rapid return to every-day activities.

Our Clinic is proud to be on the medical technological forefront by o�ering the MLP Protocol™. We have invested in the very best technology as a key com-ponent of our continuing quest to o�er you the �nest in health care.

Laser therapy has been cleared by the FDA and proven successful as evi-denced by extensive and credible stud-ies conducted in our country’s �nest institutions, including Harvard Univer-sity.

The MLP Protocol™ is a multi-modal

treatment that uses a cold laser. The cold laser uses speci�c wavelengths of light that have a strong anti-in�amma-tory, anti-edema e�ect on tissues that are exposed to the laser. Painful condi-

tions accompanied by swelling or in�ammation bene�t from this tech-nology.

Photons of laser energy penetrate deeply into tissue and accelerate cellu-lar reproduction and growth. As a result of exposure to the Cold Laser, the cells of tendons, ligaments and mus-cles repair themselves faster. As in�am-mation is reduced pain subsides very quickly. In simple terms, laser energy kick-starts the healing process, thereby speeding recovery.

There are no known side-e�ects! Laser therapy is cleared by the FDA and is safe and e�ective.

MLP Protocol™: Nonsurgical Treatment forKnee, Hip and Shoulder Pain ConditionsSuccessful Treatment Relieves Pain without Surgery or Drugs

I am an 85 year old retired “boots on the ground soldier” who has had knee problems since retirement. I’m not

surprised I have knee problems because I use to leap out of aircraft, climb mountains and jump out of helicopters. All of this is not condu-cive to keeping your knees in good shape.

I had knee surgery in 2005, it worked well. Then, my left knee began to deteriorate a couple years ago, I dreaded having to get another knee replacement.I was reading the Post and Courier and an ad from Dr. McPhail was in there and it pointed directly to me. It said there was a new technique, non-invasive, cold laser treatment avail-able at McPhail Chiropractic Pain Relief Center. I thought that sounded like what I would be interested in. I

made an appointment and was immediately impressed with Dr. McPhail, his presentation and what he could do for me.

I have enlisted in his care for a full reg-iment of treatments and I have com-pleted them. Before I came here I was walking with a shu�ing gait and now I’m walking with a normal gait. I have minor knee pain periodically (not very often). The treatment is noninvasive and is cold laser, there is no heat gen-erated and no pain associated with it. In fact I would meditate while getting the treatment. I’m looking forward to more extensive use of my left knee now, especially in my golf swing.

Colonel Leon M.

Looking forward to playing golf again!

“No one deserves to suffer the unrelenting pain faced by many back and neck pain sufferers. Many patients can suffer from secret depression, fear and desperation that accompanies crippling back and neck pain. Even patients that have been dismissed as untreatable or beyond all hope may gain relief from the DRS Protocol™.”

- Dr. Drew K. McPhail

FIND OUT HOW BY ATTENDING AFREE SEMINAR

You’re invited to attend a FREE seminar to learn more about theMcPhail Chiropractic Pain Relief Clinic and their nonsurgical

MLP Protocol™ for knee, shoulder or hip pain.

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, 3:00 p.m.Reserve Your Seat Today!

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