Non-Surgical Knee Decompression for Chronic Knee Pain
If knee pain has made walking, exercising or climbing stairs uncomfortable, you may be searching for options beyond medication, injections or surgery.
At Re-LAX Chiropractic & Wellness in Los Angeles, Knee-on-Trac knee decompression may be considered as part of a comprehensive, conservative approach for appropriately selected patients.
Rather than assuming that every painful knee needs the same treatment, we first evaluate your symptoms and function to determine whether knee decompression makes sense for you.
What Is Knee-on-Trac?
Knee-on-Trac is a mechanical knee decompression system designed to apply controlled traction to the knee.
During treatment, the system gently distracts or unloads the knee joint.
This makes Knee-on-Trac fundamentally different from exercises or ordinary stretching because traction can be applied in a controlled and targeted manner.
What Is Knee Decompression Designed to Do?
The purpose of knee decompression is to temporarily reduce mechanical loading on the joint through controlled traction.
For selected patients, it may be incorporated into a conservative treatment program focused on improving comfort, mobility and function.
It is not a replacement for properly diagnosing the cause of knee pain.
Who May Be Evaluated for Knee-on-Trac?
People experiencing chronic knee pain or degenerative joint symptoms may ask about Knee-on-Trac.
Potential concerns may include:
- Knee osteoarthritis symptoms
- Chronic joint stiffness
- Reduced knee mobility
- Pain during walking
- Discomfort with stairs
- Age-related degenerative knee changes
- Certain chronic mechanical knee complaints
Candidacy depends on your individual condition and health history.
What Happens During Knee-on-Trac Treatment?
You’ll be positioned so the treatment system can apply controlled traction to the affected knee.
The settings are selected according to your treatment plan and adjusted based on factors such as comfort and clinical findings.
Because this is non-surgical care, there are no incisions involved.
Your provider will explain what to expect before beginning treatment.
Knee-on-Trac and Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis can involve changes throughout the knee joint and may cause pain, stiffness and reduced mobility.
Conservative treatment doesn’t “grow a new knee.”
Instead, the goal is to help appropriately selected patients manage symptoms and improve function through strategies tailored to their condition.
Knee decompression may be one part of that strategy.
Why We Don’t Use Knee-on-Trac Alone
A painful knee is influenced by more than the joint space itself.
Strength, mobility, soft tissues, activity levels and movement mechanics can all matter.
That’s why Re-LAX Chiropractic & Wellness uses a comprehensive approach.
Depending on your findings, Knee-on-Trac may be combined with:
- Shockwave therapy
- Cold laser therapy
- Soft-tissue techniques
- Strength and mobility work
- Rehabilitation
- Chiropractic care for relevant mechanical issues
- Lifestyle and activity recommendations
Your program is based on your needs—not a predetermined package given to everyone.
Knee-on-Trac vs. Other Knee Treatments
Patients often find us because they are looking for non-surgical options.
Knee-on-Trac differs from injections, medication and surgery because it uses mechanical decompression.
Those options aren’t necessarily interchangeable, however.
Different conditions require different approaches, and some knee problems need orthopedic or other medical evaluation.
Our first job is to understand what you’re dealing with.
How Do I Know If Knee-on-Trac Is Right for Me?
You don’t need to figure that out yourself.
An evaluation can help identify your symptom pattern, functional limitations and relevant health history so we can determine whether knee decompression should be considered.
Knee-on-Trac FAQs
Does Knee-on-Trac involve surgery?
No. Knee-on-Trac is a non-surgical mechanical decompression treatment.
Does Knee-on-Trac treat osteoarthritis?
Knee decompression may be incorporated into conservative care for selected patients experiencing osteoarthritis-related symptoms. It does not eliminate the underlying degenerative condition.
Is knee decompression painful?
The treatment uses controlled traction and is adjusted to the individual. Experiences vary, so communicate any discomfort to your provider.
How many Knee-on-Trac sessions do I need?
Treatment frequency depends on your individual findings, goals and response. There isn’t one schedule appropriate for everyone.
Can Knee-on-Trac help me avoid surgery?
Some patients seek conservative care before considering invasive options. Whether that is appropriate depends on the nature and severity of your knee condition.
Can Knee-on-Trac be combined with other therapies?
Yes. When appropriate, knee decompression may be part of a broader plan incorporating other non-invasive treatments and rehabilitation.
Find Out If Knee-on-Trac Is an Option for You
If chronic knee pain is limiting your life, learn what may be causing it and what options are available.
Schedule a $39 Knee Consultation
Visit Re-LAX Chiropractic & Wellness in Los Angeles to discuss your knee symptoms and find out whether Knee-on-Trac or another conservative treatment approach may be appropriate.
Call (424) 800-2488 or schedule your $39 consultation today.