Effective ways of dealing with knee osteoarthritis include:
Targeted exercises support surrounding muscles, improving stability and reducing stress on the knee.
Keeping weight balanced reduces pressure on the knee, easing pain during movement.
Proper support and footwear improve balance and reduce strain on painful knee joints.
Some pain relief options may ease discomfort temporarily, but the benefits are not always long-lasting.
A non-invasive radiotherapy approach that reduces knee inflammation and eases persistent pain.
Surgery is considered for severe cases when other treatments no longer provide relief.
If you still have pain despite using self-help treatments (like exercises and weight loss) and medicines.
Where simple pain relief and anti-inflammatory drugs aren’t working well enough or are causing side-effects.
If you notice increased pain, swelling and discomfort in the arthritic knees.
If you are not suitable, for instance due to personal choice or other health conditions.
Patients across the UK count on our gentle, specialist radiotherapy to ease long-standing joint pain. These stories reflect the care, safety, and results we aim to provide every day.
Dr Shaffer explained the treatment clearly so I had no anxiety before and during treatment.
I think this treatment is a great alternative to surgery.
Within 20 minutes of completing an on line enquiry form Dr Shaffer had called me personally, discussed my condition and made an appointment to see him. I never felt under any pressure and completely trusted his expert opinion. At last somebody who took notice and understood the condition. I would highly recommend his care.
The appointment and then the treatment was prompt and straightforward.
Most importantly, it was painless and appears to have worked!
Dr Shaffer was on-time and dealt with the examination of hands/feet. He was able to rely on records of a prior visit in 2011 to help with diagnosis (that I had lost).
He was able to recommend treatment and courses of action - whether through him or colleagues. He was very helpful.
