Cartilage in worn Joints can be Restored
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- Опубліковано 16 сер 2017
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Have you been told your joint is bone on bone and needs to be replaced? Do you still have a good range of motion? Do you want to try to avoid joint replacement surgery?
Yes, worn cartilage can be regrown and restored. Joint can get out of pain. Platelet rich plasma and stem cell injections, can be amazingly helpful!
#jointpain #jointreplacementsurgery #prp #stemcelltreatment - Фільми й анімація
I had an MRI scan and diagnosed with advanced osteo arthritis in knees. I manage it very well after building up all the leg muscles in the gym. I play moderate sport and exercise and stretch almost every day. Its a solution thats not for everybody but helps if you are sports inclined.
Love this as it directly refutes the practice of "you need surgery." So many people "go for the knife."
Because of the trust that they have in the medical system.... Question everything
I knew it. I had a self realization of how amazing our bodies are made by God. We are super machines. There s no way someone would ever need these surgery. I have had relatives who didn't listen what i had to say and went to surgery and now they are crying in pain.
May you be blessed. 🙏🏾
Thank you for sharing.
Very good video
H i Doc. I hope you are still in practice ! You're discussing what beat me up for no less than 20 years . I was a flooring contractor for 'bout forty yrs. and by the time I was 53 I was hobbling around like an 80 yr. old man ! I had to lay on my side to do installation work - - I had a family to feed . Then a friend suggested a product to me that was made by KNOX and it was titled ( NUTRA-JOINT ) . It contained 7 vits. plus Gelatine ; mix it with juices soups or on salad . NOTHING bad or damaging in the mix ! Within 3 mos.I was on my knees with very little pain or disfunction (except for injuries) for the next 15 years. Like most good products that work REALLY well they stopped making it ! I wrote down the recipe and made my own for 'bout 5 years . Thanks for helping to blow away the smoke screen Doc. ! ! !
Thanks for your note. You are a testimony for the nay sayers to read.
Hi again Doc. , You may remember from years ago a farmboy turned doctor by the name of Joel Wallick . He produced a series called "Dead Doctors Don't Lie " . He got the ball rolling for for a lot of us who had no choice but to become proactive in our own healthcare. I was given a copy of that program by my mother in law in the early 90's listened to it and took notes and everything I tried worked very well . Joint health was one of those topics , subsequent X-rays proved it . Keep seeking cure not just management , Thankyou again !@@blatmanhealth
Can you share the recipe please?
Yes , after the recent move most everything is still buried in storage and it will take some time and when I find it I will forward it to you.@@painless4415
Please share the details. 😢
Guys we should be all thankfull for this honest and helpfull doctor!
Not all give so much effort and good ideas, many doctors just want fast money from surgery
Thanks doc!
I was searching about the word "wellness " to stop watching the video and thank good I found it
Thank you!
Hello,
Do you have a name brand you can recommend for glucosamine tablets. Thank you
Excellent news. Good doctor.
Important subject; let's talk more about repairing our joint cartilage. Anyone here with arthritis in their hip joint? I don't want surgery, want to help my body heal itself and regrow the cartilage.
Cheers so much I will give it a go 😊❤
any ideas for an OCD Lesion in the knee that has began acting back up 5 years post op? take glucosamine msm chondroitin daily for about year and half only barely noticed anything, no PT or conservative plan has been working the past year and half either … thoughts?
Plz tell me and help me some treatment options.I don't want surgery
Thank you for this video! I was recently diagnosed with "severe arthritis" on MRI in my shoulder and told I would likely need a replacement within 5 years. I'm only 47! Range of motion is pretty good - certainly acceptable to me. I did add a glucosamine supplement. I did not know that NSAIDS would inhibit cartilage growth! I was told to take.NSAIDS. Thanks so much for that tidbit!
Hi Winston and thanks for your note. Oral glucosamine is not likely to help. You can get a glucosamine cream by prescription that we have developed over more than 25 years and works pretty well, and then there is lots more to do to restore your joint.
If I can be of any help, I was also diagnosed with arthritis in my right shoulder. An orthopedic surgeon also told me that I could be a potential candidate for a shoulder replacement. That was almost four years ago. Since then, I've had PRP therapy. The PRP therapy in itself is not a magical solution. You also have to do every other thing right in order to recover (and it's a very slow process). One thing that I've learned is that the body is smart in the sense that it can heal iself. You also have to be equally smart. That means to change your lifestyle and avoid exercises or movements that can potentially further damage the joint. Shoulder problems rarely come from the shoulder itself. Most of the time, the root cause is a thoracic mobility issue that leads to the shoulder problem in the first place. Having taken all the right steps for the last four years, my shoulder pain has slowly but surely decreased and my ROM has increased. For the record, I'm 53.
@@ADAPTATION7 Very kind of you - thank you. I've had some success with intermittent fasting as a method to reduce inflammation and pain. Also changed my diet dramatically when I am eating - no grains and little sugar. It's working for me for now. Thanks again!
@@winston9505 Exactly! That's the way to go. Don't forget the essential vitamins and minerals for bone growth: Vit D, K2, Mg, Ca and you can also add boron to that. It's a long road but I believe it's doable (talking from experience).
@@ADAPTATION7 Encouraging! Thanks again!
Then if you strongen your body and do exersises and use glucosamine then your hip joint cartilage will regenerate? Thanks doctor. Cheers🙏
I really appreciated this video?
By the way, I experience hip pain when I'm sleeping on my side.
Could this be a sign of lack of cartilage?
And can prp be used for hip arthritis?
What other treatments are there available for hip arthritis?
Same here
Hi Carla, if your hip range of motion is still good, then most likely pain comes from where you are specifically tender. The first big sign of lack of hip joint cartilage is decreased internal rotation at 90 degrees of flexion. If the pain of lying on your side is related to tenderness over the hip bone, then you likely have old injuries to your buttocks tendons. Your body can repair them with the help of a PRP procedure. PRP procedures can also help your body restore joint cartilage.
I have 1 question i get prp therapy januar 29 , but i do rehabilitation sports for my shoulder , should i wait to the finish of the rehabilitation sports or can i get prp while ime doing light sports for shoulder?
Because i read u should do not put any strain on the joint to get the full potential off the healing process.
Is it better when i finished my rehabilitation sport or can i get it while doing it?
Blessings
Thank you for this great information. I believe it to be very true. In fact, strong handful of some great doctors are starting to push this thought forward as well.
BTW, do you still practice in NYC?
Yes,, I am in the city most every Thursday and Friday. You can schedule through the Cincinnati office at 513-956-3200. Can also message or call and leave a messate to 212-304-8900. Best, DrB
I am diagnosed with Chondromalacia patella of both the knee caps.. i am from India.. plz suggest me something.. I have been taking collagen peptide from 2 months.. but I cannot notice anything..
thank you for the message of hope...is this available here in the philippines?
Hi John, I don't know much about medical care in the Philippines. Now that you know there is hope, perhaps you can find a practitioner who is familiar....
Dr. Blatman, is it the chemical nicotine that inhibits joint regeneration or smoking in general?
Thank you! No more ibuprofen for Me. Love from Sweden 💛💙
Doc,
Please provide the link to your website on here.
Thanks!
www.BlatmanHealthAndWellness.com
I really appreciate this video. I have a knee injury that has lasted over two years and even on the best of days affects range of motion in all directions. I'm take a lot of ibuprofen, but I will stop that immediately. I have taken glucosamine for years, but I just went and found a cream and will start that. Now the only problem is nicotine. I quit over five years ago but I still live with a smoker. They do most of their smoking in their room, and when they are in the car with me they keep the window open. Being an ex-smoker myself I won't make them smoke outside because I know how I would have hated that, but I'm wondering if the amount of exposure affects the amount of negative affects? If I never go in their room while they're smoking and ask them not to smoke in the rest of the house will that maybe be good enough to allow my knee to heal? Well, I guess we'll see.
People have kept saying how bad ibuprofen is, and I just kept ignoring it. This was the wake up call I needed, so thank you.
Hi Shannon, thanks so much for your note. You are likely correct about nicotine and guess we'll see... Nutrition matters too, cartilage gets its blood supply from the bone underneath, so reducing blood vessel issues like 'hardening of the arteries' can be very important. Do you have a copy of our 'Do Not Eat List' of inflammatory foods?
@@halblatman7653 It will be good to me becouse my hip joints is sweling and range emotion is not that great.🙏🙏🤝
I’ve heard 5w/30 works well for joint lubrication.
Thank you very much fo sharing your knowledge!! I have osteoarthritis and want to avoid new replacement surgery.
You are very welcome. We have been able to help many people with osteoarthritis avoid joint replacement surgery. DrB@BlatmanHealthAndWellness.com
Hi Truth Seeker, if you have enough retained range of motion, then it is possible you have enough cartilage left to grow more and save your joint. On the other hand, if your motion is too limited the problem might be too big for recovery.
@@blatmanhealth Hi Dr. I have SEVERE ARTHRITIS on my left Knee, bone on bone and a tear in my Meniscus..Should I repair the Tear? They want to do a Total knee replacement and im not ready for that!!!
@@jessieurgea9899 Hi Jessie, this requires a longer conversation. Most likely pain is not related to the meniscus and repair might not be necessary. Key to a decision is whether you can totally straighten and bend at least 90 degrees. If you are content with your preserved range of motion, you likely have choices besides surgery.
@@blatmanhealth yes I could bend it a bit more than 90° but with pain, And I can straighten my leg..How can I get a hold of you to discuss my problem?
Thank you Dr.. I have been diagnosed with facets joints osteoarthritis on my back for a month with antibiotics but not even helping me much..What's the best option or treatment I could talke?
With regard to lower back pain, there is no test, injection, or physical exam technique that can identify facet issues as THE major source of pain. Most important than most any x-ray is "where specifically are you tender?" For most people with lower back pain, the butt muscles are more tender than the lower back muscles. If this is true for you, then healing butt muscle fascia is key to resolving your lower back pain.
How about sprains ? Ok the ankle and Ac joint
You guys need to get in contact with Ben Patrick 🙏🏽⭐️👊🏽
Doctor i wantet to start pcp therapy for my shoulder with cartilage damage 3 ( not bone on bone)
But the doctor tell me for me its not helpfull because i have mechanical problem in my shoulder.
They day the head of my bone moves back direction outside of the joint socket , i had an accident 2017 what caused the problem.
The head of my arm bone is on the last 10% of the joint socket, thats why they say no pcp injection can fix my problem,
What can i do to become the head of the bone back to to mid of the joint socket ?
Pls help im only 25 :(
Does the glucosamine, in the injection, come from shellfish? Thank you.
Sorry the glucosamine injection is no longer available, it was taken away by the FDA... we were told that since we have ibuprofen for joint pain we don't need glucosamine by injection. However to your point, it may come from the shell, NOT the fish. Allergies are generally to the fish.
Oh no! I've been taking Meloxicam for 7 years for arthritis and was just diagnosed with knee arthritis. If I go 3 days without Meloxicam, I can hardly walk or get out of bed. I want my knee cartilage to heal but what do I do about my general arthritis? I did quit eating tomatoes, which helped a lot, but I should probably eliminate wheat as well. Can you give me the research data which states Nsaids will prevent cartilage renewal?
Check out: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7821339/ NSAIDs decrease glycosaminoglycan synthesis. Suggest gluten free, dairy free, mostly sugar free, AND the pain that feels like it is in your knee does not come from the knee joint. When you repair and unkink the fascia that moves the joint, pain mostly goes away.... often before cartilage can regenerate.... although both are important.
Do Curcumin or Boswellia - both systemic anti-inflammatories - impede cartilage restoration like pharmaceutical NSAIDS?
I'm assuming yes, but is there any research that suggests yes or no?
Not logical to assume this. As we all know, pharmaceutical drugs have a slew of harmful side effects. It's their business model: only treat symptoms while adding new ones. Kudos to this doctor for stepping out of this criminal system.
Why would you think so? Those are natural products while NSAIDS are produced by the criminal pharmaceutical companies, who never provide cures but only treat symptoms to keep you coming back for more.
Hi Dr, does mtx have a negative effect on regeneration of cartilage?
What is mtx?
Can you recommend glucosamine to regenerate hips shoulder and neck spinal disc damage? The transdermal kind. If you can suggest an injection I can ask my doctor I'm in California.
The glucosamine cream can be prescribed from a compounding pharmacy. There are many choices for joint injection that include hyaluronic acid, peptides, exosomes, PRP, and stem cells.
@@blatmanhealth i dont understand, what i must do to get the cream in germany, and whats the name?
John Bergman
Dear Dr. Blatman! Thank you so much for your post. It is very encouraging news. I have been playing tennis alot and yesterday I had the MRI, pls find here the findings. Do you think PRP could help on my case? Thank you for your reading. "EXAM DESCRIPTION:
TELERAD MRI LOWER EXTREMITY JOINT W/O CONTRAST - LEFT IMPRESSION:
1. No medial meniscal tear.
2. Tricompartmental osteoarthrosis, progressed in all three compartments and most pronounced within the medial femorotibial compartment where there is now moderate to high-grade chondral loss as detailed. Medium-sized joint effusion, mildly improved.
3. Redemonstration of a discoid lateral meniscus with near complete interval healing of the previously noted tear.
CLINICAL HISTORY:
Left knee pain and ache after running and plaving tennis for 6 months. No history of left knee surger. Concern for medial meniscal tear.
COMPARISON:
Outside MRI of the left knee from IS dated 2/10/2021. Radiographs of the knees dated 1/19/2021.
PROCEDURE:
Field Strength: 1.5T
Sequences: Multiplanar, multisequence MR images of the left knee were obtained without IV contrast.
Contract: None
FINDINGS:
The medial meniscus is normal. Redemonstration of a discoid lateral meniscus with near complete interval healing of the previously noted tear (series 8, image 13).
The cruciate ligaments are normal.
The medial and lateral supporting structures are intact.
The quadriceps and patellar tendons are normal. The fat pads are normal.
Medium-sized joint effusion, mildly improved as compared to 2/10/2021. There is also a small amount of synovial debris/hypertrophy within the suprapatellar recess. There is a superior plica (series 6, image 5) Joint alignment is normal. New high-grade chondral fissuring at the medial patellar facet (series 3, image 10). Minimally increased high-grade chondral fissuring with osteoarthritic bone marrow edema at the lateral patellar facet (series 3, image 10). There is increased moderate to high-grade chondral loss at the lateral
trochlea series 6, image 8). There is new low-to-moderate grade chondral loss at the posterior aspect of the lateral femoral condule (series 6, image 9). There is increased moderate to high-grade chondral loss within the medial femorotibial compartment (series 5, image 19). There is no popliteal cyst.
The muscles are normal. There are tricompartmental osteophvtes. There is minimal likelv osteoarthritic bone marrow edema at the peripheral aspect of the medial tibial plateau."
The most important issue is whether you still have a full range of motion. If so, then your issue is pain.. and the pain is not coming from your joint. The pain can already be gone as the cartilage regenerates.
@@blatmanhealth Thank you dr. Blatman, I still have full range of motion, however, if I run alot, I would not be able to tolerate aching while I sleep. The report showed I have OA and it is progressing moderate to high-grade. By your experience and looking at the MRI result, what do you think and what would be your advice I should use PRP ?
Hi Dr. Blatman. Can I ask what kind of doctor you are, whether MD, or other kind of professional? Also, do you plan on having an office in New York City? One of your comments mentioned this as a possibility. I think you meant Manhattan New York City.
Hi newyorkguy, I am MD. I am in NYC at Juhi Ash Center every Thursday Friday unless schedule changes.
Hi newyorkguy, I am in NYC most every Thursday/Friday. And an MD.
BTW it would be really good if you included a link to your website on your videos. I'd also like a way to obtain your glucosamine cream.
Thanks very much for your note. www.BlatmanHealthAndWellness.com
To get the cream you need a physician prescription to a compounding pharmacy. Suggest Hills Compounding Pharmacy in Milford Ohio.
Can we do glucosamin oral?
So are eggs bad? choline and nicotine molecule structures are similar and act on the receptors
What is the best glucomicin to take for joint repair?
I've used glucosamine sulfate from Thorne company for knees. Other brands work too. The compounding pharmacist makes the cream for all the other joints.
Hello Dr., thank you very much for this video. I was diagnosed with OA in my lower back, and I'm only 33. My doctor said there's no reversing the damage, but something told me that I could. Do you recommend the carnivore diet and ice baths for healing btw?
I offer a much different suggestion.. damage can be reversed, and your low back pain does not come from the arthritis. True we docs were all taught to blame pain on what is seen on the x-ray, but a lot of what we were taught about pain belongs in the horsepoop drawer. At the end of the day the most important thing to believe is 'where specifically are you tender.' Did your doctor touch you? Also.. We do offer a 'do not eat list' that you can get by signing up for our newsletter... and kidneys do not tolerate high doses of animal protein on a sustained basis.
Im only 25 and get cartilage damage 3 in shoulder, i last time i get many knowledge.
I would say eat mostly vegan because animal products cause iflammatstion and have high omega 6 fats like arachidonic acid,
You need much omega 3 , good minerals and vitamins.
Try to produce more human grow hormone because this it what let us humans grow and build things like muscles etc
U should do FASTING atleast 16:8 method better is 20:4 method for more hgh. But u can vary it .
U need to move ur body than the cartilage can take the good food and eat it
Eat much anti iflammatation like ginger or curcuma , some teas wil help to
I drink matcha green tea because its anti oxidantic
Buy supplements for cartilage ( im not 100% sure they help) but i use them to because i dont have many choice, i want go back to boxing :(
Stay away from the carniovre diet if you do not want to have it on other joints
@@blatmanhealthactuly kidneys do better on protein, but there are other issues
I have a posterior medial meniscus root tear with extrusion. I have no pain or swelling or any impairment. I get soft grinding that lasts for few seconds when I first start walking. Would like to know what you suggest might help with soft grinding. Thanks
Seeing you, your MRI, and touching your knee would be most helpful. There is a good chance prolotherapy or PRP can help.
Does the liquid form work just as well? I have difficulty taking large pills.
Far likelier to work better.
Does this work if you have advanced bone on bone OA in the hip? i can still walk short distances without pain meds but i feel the bone on bone and i am at 30-40% range of motion now. I noticed reduction in pain if do intermittent fasting, or 24-72hr fasting, and removing grains, sugar, oils and meat for short periods of time. Is it too late for me, i am partially bone on bone, there is a little cartilage left but it seems to be dwindling. Will liquid Glucosamine work long term to grow cartilage? I tired PRP injection and that did not work. I am scheduled for THR 8/15/2023 but i am hoping to push that out for a few months or a year and see if i can try one more time to get cartilage to grow. Please share your thoughts. Thanks
In general, the more advanced your issue, the more difficult will be the recovery. Is the ball of your femur still round? or is it flat on the top? Are you able to internally rotate your hip when it is flexed 90 degrees? These issues are usually more important than pain in answering your question. Also, you could spend a lot of money and effort working to save your hip, and need it replaced anyway. Hip replacement surgery usually goes well and range of motion is usually quickly restored. I will make a new video and explain this in the near future.
Thank you Dr. I am having a cartilage damage at elbow level, is it possible to recover.
It is possible to regrow cartilage and restore a joint. I've seen "bone on bone" joints recover.
@@blatmanhealth it is very promising Dr. Thank you so much. I am waiting MRI result. I will keep you updated
@@wasimz3431 Any updates, I have the same problem.
How’s your MRI result?
Hi, I was glad to find this information. My x-rays show bone-on-bone arthritis in my left hip. I use a couple oral glucosamine but wonder if you can recommend a glucosamine cream that I can buy online?
Thanks for your question. I have found oral glucosamine to be helpful for knees, not for hips or any other joints. And the cream we developed requires a prescription. Often this can be done by telemedicine.
I I have experience with life wave, PEMF, and cold laser.
@@blatmanhealth Does the cream help with the hips? I find it difficult to believe that the cream can penetrate the hip while I think it would work with the knees because that joint is more accessible. What is your experience?
@@blatmanhealth "I have experience with life wave, PEMF, and cold laser."
Wow. And what is your experience with these modalities?
@@parallelmindzz7684 Yes the cream helps with hips. And if you are not too far injured, the cream makes more aggressive treatments (like stem cells) sustainable.
Hello, Dr. My x-rays show both shoulders barely any cartilage left . On my left shoulder at times I hear cracking when I lift weights I am ex -dancer and only 56 years of age. Don't like the idea of shoulder replacement. I only started lifting weights 6 years ago and do not wish to give it up, What are my choices. please. My range of motion is good I stretch often and work at keeping it mobile, and my pain is very minimal.I have had 1 shot of cortisone but I know that is not the best. Please advise thank you for reading this Rocco
Hi Rocco, answering with advice specifically for you will require an office or zoom visit and x-rays of your shoulders.
Hi. What is your experience with severe cervical disc degeneration? Is it in your opinion possible to restore spinal discs using these methods?
Hi Jen, it is possible to to achieve some disc regeneration by injecting stem cells into the disc. Not something I can do. Traction in form of inversion table (even 30 degrees is helpful) is often a good idea. AND if you have pain attributed to the discs,.... pain is not what we were taught. Pain comes from the tight tender cords and ropes of muscle and fascia in your neck, upper shoulders, upper back, and jaw... and not generally your discs and nerves. We usually do not need to restore discs to get out of pain. Worn discs often come from shear force when facet ligaments allow too much extra motion. We can help tighten these ligaments with PRP and stem cells.
@@blatmanhealth Thanks. Subbed 😄
John Bergman
Doc is there any supplement for ACL injury
Not directly, but you might read about how our bodies need vitamin C and zinc to repair collagen that includes ligaments.
Hello Dr. Blogging from Kansas. I am 73 and have been lifting weights since I was 14. Have no intention of quitting. 4 months ago I injured my left shoulder and found out the cartilage is completely gone. Don't like the idea of shoulder replacement. Can you help? I am a Veteran but I doubt the VA will pay for any of this.
Hello to Kansas. There is a a good chance we can help. We can start with video visit, seeing your X-rays, and prescription for glucosamine cream. If there is some improvement in the first 2 months, then injections of growth factors into the joint are likely to be more helpful and worth the investment. You may have to modify your weight lifting.
@@blatmanhealth I will check with my Orthopedic Dr. to see if he will release my x-ray to me. Thanks for getting back to me!
Hello Sir, can the chondral surfaces of your shoulder joint I.e cartilage of humeral head be restored? Also cartilage on the labrum?
Labrum is a ring of tough tissue that encircles the joint surface of the scapula and helps hold the humeral head in place. It does not come into play with simple motions and gentle lifting. It is important with forceful motion and forceful throwing. If torn and you need the labrum, surgical repair might be your best option. Cartilage of the humeral head can be restored if it is not too far gone and you can balance daily wear and tear with your biologic ability to restore.
@Blatman Health and Wellness Center Would collagen type 2 or glucosamine and chondroitin aid in restoring the cartilage on humeral head or the glenoid for example? Appreciate you helping.
@@danemyburgh No oral supplement really helps a shoulder... much better for knees. For shoulders glucosamine does much better injected or cream through the skin..
How to restore cartilage in hip and spine , I mean the lower back
Only at a certain stage, if you reach bone on bone, you have no choice but to live with the pain or get joint replacement . There was a doctor in Sweden developing a process but my condition was too far gone.
Agreed, however.. if you still have good range of motion, there is no way you are bone on bone. X-rays correlate with motion, not so much with pain.
@@blatmanhealth thanks for the response however based on your answer I definitely won't be giving your office a call. Any doctor in this profession should have the have their knee sliced open by a butcher and go through the recovery process once before they are certified. .
I do not understand... nowhere did I suggest a surgical option. Indeed, if you are satisfied with current range of motion, it is quit possible to preserve what is present and also reduce pain without medicine. Lost range of motion is more difficult to recover. True bone on bone there is not motion and no pain.@@c123bthunderpig
@@blatmanhealth that's correct, you do not understand cartilage repair, IMO.DONT worry about it I'm sure your convincing a lot of people
@@blatmanhealth You're correct. My mother had true bone on bone knee damage that eventually froze the joint. No range of motion. She had a replacement and it worked for her. Anything is better than that. For me, I live with minor amounts of chronic pain every day and still remain active with the damaged cartilage in my two knees. Glucosamine/MSM pills work for me so far.
Hi Dr. Blatman. Can you suggest the amount of gelatine powder per day that will produce best results for cartilage regeneration?
Change what you eat. Eat fatty red meat and get lots of natural collagen in your diet. Cut out the oxalates, seed oils, sugars, carbs and processed products.
You may wish to start with Dr Shawn Baker and the Carnivore diet.. It worked for me.
Hi there , Been there - - - - - 1 to 2 packs per day with food or juice .
@@thomaslabadie5141 Many thanks for your reply, it helps. Just wondering, what kind of results did you get with gelatine?
Hi there and thanks for asking. The KNOX nutra -joint formula was fast and very effective (no longer available) but the baker's Gelatine was effective though it's lacking the other components in Knox's product. It did help relieve pain and produce smooth movements and restore cartilage. I used 1 to 2 packets per day until things started feeling better then reduced it gradually to a maintenance level . Most of the foods these days don't contain these necessary proteins so I used gelatine on an as needed basis and thankfully it helped .@@revathik9225
Hi Dr, my wife has inflammatory arthritis and has recently been diagnosed for bilateral damage in hip joint..her motion is reduced and there is pain while walking and the legs donot come close...can the cartilage be rejuvenated...
Inflammatory arthritis and motion reduced already makes hips much harder to save. Pain comes from a mixture of joint and fascia injury, range of motion is usually mostly related to joint. Her current range of motion and restriction are important indicators of possible success.
I wanna believe!
But can't be healed if I don't know what state your practice is located in.
Blatman Health and Wellness Center, Ohio and New York
Thanks for this information Dr.Blatman. I have been diagnosed with Osteo-arthritis of the hips and I had to stop my sport. The specialist told me that hip replacement surgery would be needed. I opted out of the surgery and decided to try changing my life habits, diet and work on herbal remedies. I have already made a huge recovery in just under 2 months. From chronic pain and inflammation to an almost pain free condition is convincing enough to not consider surgery. I had a bad back as well, but I have almost no back pain and I can now easily touch my toes. I still have bone growths that irritate the hip tendons, but even that seems to reduce in severity over time. Would all this improvement be due to some new cartilage formation, at least in part?
Hi and thanks for your note. Our biology inherently regenerates, and cartilage is no exception... so likely yes. More important perhaps is the diet change that has reduced inflammation throughout your fascia. Now may be a good time to add cartilage rebuilding treatments and take advantage of your changes.
I read years ago that bone spurs are a sign of calcium deficiency.
Hi Manuel, much improvement is from decreased inflammation in your fascia. Most joint pain does not come from the joint. And with this much relief, there are procedures that can help restore the cartilage and heal old fascia injury.
Hi Manuel Margo hiw is your situation now i have sweling and stifnes būt some 3 months it has Ben in the hip joints. What your diet plant and what remedies. Big thanks.🙏🙏🤝
Is this still available?
Whats the name of the cream and did it help?
The cream does not have a name. The cream is made by your compounding pharmacy and contains glucosamine and other ingredients. You will have to see if your pharmacy can make it.
When you state about applying glucosamine through the skin, do you mean dipping a bandage in a solution of glucosamine and applying it to the injured joint and leaving it on overnight ?
Glucosamine cream can be made by a compounding pharmacy from a doctor’s prescription. And then apply 4x/day for at least 2-4 months before decreasing frequency as the joint improves.
We used to be able to inject glucosamine directly into joints. Was inexpensive compared to PRP and was very effective. The FDA took it away about 3 years ago.
Which brands of glucosamine are proven??
We have seen lots of success with glucosamine sulfate 500 mg from Thorne.
Where are you located
Cincinnati OH and Manhattan NY, USA.
Would collagen peptides help with re generating cartlidge in our joints?
I've not found oral collagen to help more than glucosamine sulfate. Injectable BPC 157 peptide can help.
Would taking BPC 157 orally in pill format also help and have similar effect as taking it by injection?@@blatmanhealth
Hie.I have hemochromatosis arthritis in my hands.Can you treat it.
I would be glad to work with you and try to help. I have a lot of experience with arthritis, and not much with hemochromatosis... hopefully the same things will work.
get the iron down . Iron levels suggested are too high. Need to be down around 50 to 100 under the European metric measures. Longevity seems to be linked to lower iron. Have haemo as well. such joy. My knuckles were bad at 2000 but have now returned to normal size and zero pain. Guess im at 250 now@@blatmanhealth
At 1:36, did you say "as long as you don't KNEEL, smoke, or take NSAID medications"? I understand that a person should not smoke or take NSAID medications (which would inhibit carilage regeneration), but does KNEELING prevent cartilage regeneration?
Hi Robert, Knees are not designed for kneeling. "Beat Knee Diseases" like housemaids knee and carpet kickers' knee are examples. Kneeling increases wear and tear.
@@blatmanhealth Thank you for your reply. I will do my best to avoid kneeling. However, it will not be possible for me to avoid it entirely so long as I continue in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which often involves the participants kneeling on padded wrestling mats while they grapple with each other. I may have to consider giving it up.
Sir, I have another question. Does anti inflammatory herbs such moringa, ginger, and onions affect cartilage regrowth negatively?
Herbs and herbal medicines that reduce inflammation do not interfere with cartilage formation, growth and repair.
@@blatmanhealth Thank you so much!!!
Sir i have knee joint cartilage conclusion my knee cartilage is damagh as like dot ....... It can be recover or not? I will show u my arthroscopy pics sir plz give me any contct ?
DrB@BlatmanHealthAndWellness.com
Hi, my mother has grade 2 and above almost knee arthritis at 52. Doctor recommended glucosomine choindritin vitamin c hyaluronic formulation supplements. On our own we are having vitamin c, omega 3 fatty acid rich food, bone broth and doing fasting for 12 hrs and above and physical exercises meditation breath work, I have so far searched that cartilage does not regenerate. We are trying to avoid knee surgery. Any suggestions or feedback from your side doctor, will help.
Contrary to what you have read, cartilage will regenerate. One of my videos shows before and after X-rays showing knees with cartilage growth. And glucosamine is more important than what you have started on your own. Chondroitin and hyaluronic acid do not seem to make as much difference.
@@blatmanhealth Thanks for replying doctor. She is having glucosamine supplements as prescribed by the doctor orally. cream would be much better as you described. How can we get cream prescription. And may I ask if the cream has been approved byh the respective department ?
@@inhalingexhaling1852 Cream will require a prescription.
Hi Dr Blatman, I use Allopurinol to reduce uric acid mostly to keep kidney stones away. Will this affect my joints negatively in any way? I also started using glucosamine a few days ago and will stop using NSAIDS immediately.
Thanks fo your note. Allopurinol has a long list of side effects and joint pain is on the list. I do not know if the drug negatively affects cartilage. If the glucosamine works, the allopurinol won't matter. Give the glucosamine a couple months to work.
Hi Julian, I do not expect issues with taking allopurinol.
@@blatmanhealth Hi doctor with protein rich diet can we restore cartilage ?
@@AdityaGupta-xq3kr Do not think so. But an inflammatory diet can accelerate cartilage degeneration by activating the immune system against the joint or decreasing the blood supply that comes to cartilage through the bone. Specific nutrients help restore cartilage... glucosamine and perhaps knox gelatin.
@@blatmanhealth thanks for the information doctor!
Hi, I damaged my cartilage pretty bad. I’ve been taking glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid for a week. I’m still have popping and clicking noises when I strengthen out my knees. I can feel the clicks/glides, when I lay on my back, my knees feels hot, is it inflammation? Please let me know what’s causing this. When I take the stairs, my femur and tibia grinds and that’s painful. Thanks.
Hi and most of your answers would need an exam. I can tell you that oral supplements often take a while to feel improvement. They do work for knees if you are using a brand that works. You should be able to feel improvement at 2 months and continued improvement for several months after. If no improvement by 3 months, most likely symptoms are not coming from the joint or your brand of supplement is not working.
@@blatmanhealth My joint space shown on x ray was very narrow, but my doctor said it’s normal, he said my insurance would deny my coverage if I wanted a MRI. Everything got worst few days after though, now I cannot take the stairs, so I can’t make it to a doctor’s office. By the time I can walk on stairs, MRI probably won’t show much damage at all and I would hate for my insurance to deny the coverage. Thank you, I’ll continue with my supplement.
Hope you got better, may you please update us after 1 year of taking the medicine ?
Can you restore miniscus also?
Not likely able to regrow a removed meniscus but repair is possible. Fortunately for most people the meniscus is not that important for general function, and missing it does not cause pain.
Hi Daniel, most unlikely to restore meniscus. Edges have to be from fresh injury to have a chance to grow back together. But unless you pivot and twist, the meniscus is not likely your biggest issue.
Can glucosamine orally help hips?
Unlikely, that's why I prescribe the cream we developed.
Another thing, if you have a product that will work for hips with little to no cartilage, how can I get the product in South Africa? I ask on behalf of my Mother. She has been told she will need two hip replacements. If there is a way that she can be healed without surgery, and start walking on her own in a couple of weeks, that would be wonderful!
Hi Sonia, often people wait too long with their hips, and range of motion has decreased to where hips are most difficult to save. In the US, Glucosamine cream made by the compounding pharmacy can be prescribed by her doctor. After that we have peptides, hyaluronic acid, injectable glucosamine, prolozone, PRP, and stem cell treatments. If her range of motion is still good enough, pain might be mostly myofascial and not from the joint. This pain might be more easily treatable. Unfortunately, it takes more than a few weeks to show some help with cartilage issues. Hope this helps.
Hi Sonia, the best thing we have found for first aid for hips is glucosamine and it won't work by mouth. It works best by cream putting the glucosamine through skin. Mom most likely will need a doctor to prescribe and a compounding pharmacist to provide.
Is there anything that helps reverse or delay degenerative disc disease?
Yes, I think so. Discs are under compressive forces 24 hr/day, either from gravity or from muscle contraction. Inversion tables and hanging (even 30-45 degrees) put a distracting force on the spine to allow for some expansion or rehydration of a disc. Additionally, stem cells can be injected into the disc. It is good to know, however, that degenerative disc disease does not generally cause most of your pain. Most of the pain comes from injured fascia, and for many people, most pain can go away treating and healing the injured and kinked myofascia.
@@blatmanhealth thank you. I wish I had found you before I had a total shoulder replacement. I can't change that, but I will do everything in my power to avoid another spinal fusion. Now that I know what ibuprofen does to cartilage, I'm thinking I destroyed my own shoulder trying to relieve my back. I averaged about 3600 mg per day for around three years. (No insurance.) I will be sharing this video and look forward to learning more from your channel. Now I'm off to eBay to see what's in the offering for tilt tables. I've been wanting one for awhile now anyway, and there's no time like the present... 😊
Will this work for hips with no cartilage?
If the hip joint moves, there is cartilage. If a person is content with their preserved range of motion, then there can be a reasonable chance for joint restoration to make this motion much more comfortable. If a person is not satisfied with their range of motion, then perhaps they waited too long and it is possible but unlikely that motion can be significantly improved without joint replacement. People often wait too long for a successful outcome for hip restoration.
Hi Sonia, if you can still move your joint, then you still have some cartilage. The key for hips is how much motion do you still have left?
Do all anti-inflammatories do this, or only Tylenol / acetaminophen and ibuprofen? Are there any pain relievers or at home treatments that do not have a negative effect on your cartilage regrowth?
All NSAIDs have this effect... not tylenol/acetaminphen. Herbal medicines like boswellia do not have this effect on glycosaminoglycan synthesis.
@@blatmanhealth I was confused somewhat. Thanks for the clarification. Tylenol is what I have taken most often. Other things on the list of NSAIDs I've taken less often. I'll try boswellila and see how that works. Thanks for a great video!
@@YZJY Tylenol is not an NSAID. Tylenol is not anti-inflammatory. It is an analgesic. In plain english, it reduces pain without reducing inflammation Naproxen sodium, aspirin, and ibuprofen are all NSAIDs. They both reduce pain and inflammation. When I was having my PRP procedure for my knee I was told not to use NSAIDs for 4 weeks prior and 6 weeks following the procedure. Now, because of what Dr. Blatman said, I'm going to discontinue all NSAIDS permanently. I was told they interfere with blood platlets needed to repair the joint. Yes indeed.
Hi sir,
I broke my toe in 2019 and didn’t realize it so I didn’t get treatment.. now the range of motion in my right big toe is terrible and sometime it hurts and it seems it’s permanently inflamed. The cartilage is damaged/now I have arthritis forever??
Is there anything I can do? I’m only 19:(
Applying glucosamine cream 3-4x/day to your toe joint is likely to be helpful if you are not too damaged. Might take a couple months to tell a difference. Can also inject PRP, growth factors, and stem cells into the joint. These choices can also be helpful.
@@blatmanhealth I see, thank you for the reply!
Im 25 and was boxer but now i had surgery and cartilage damage 3 :/ i coulf cry realy
I change to vegan and do FASTING 20:4 for HGH and 16:8 FASTING
Also i take many supplements im hope i atleast can rebuild a little bid of cartilage..
What would u recommend for me what i must do more?
I est healthy and think my Ambulant Physio start soon..
Can u give a Link for the Glucosamine and Chirodontrin cream?
Hi and thanks for your note. The glucosamine cream requires a prescription and a compounding pharmacist. Your other questions ask for medical advice that I can't give in this venue.
@@blatmanhealth thank you doc, i did buy a product her in germany, with glucosamin chirodontrin and msm.
They did not ask for perscription i could buy it easy.
Im planning for a PRP therapy, but i need to find a doctor in germany
Glucosamine upsets my digestion. I have tried then all! I'm putting off a hip replacement for 8 years. Lots of stretching and exercise. I wish it worked for me.
In my experience glucosamine by mouth never worked for hips. When we used to be able to inject glucosamine it was amazing. Now the best we can do is with a cream that puts glucosamine through your skin. You will need a compounding pharmacist and someone to prescribe. After a couple months you might have some improvement, or at least know you haven’t gotten worse. Bigger is PRP, peptides, and stem cells injected into the joint.
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Hello Dr Blatman
I am from India and suffering from early knee osteoarthritis which happened due to overgymming. I am 40 female non smoker. I can't lift weight, stand for 5 minutes and there is pain.It is stil better than before now. I am not in a position to travel to the US for treatment. Can you help me to restore and regrow my knee cartilage and get cured. Thanks
Omg I’m in a similar position, I cannot stand for 10 mins. How are things going for you?
Hi M,
How is your range of motion? If you can totally straighten and bend more than 90 degrees, likely your pain is not coming from your joint. With a zoom appointment we could check that out. Decreasing the pain by learning how to unkink the myofascia that moves the knee, and also using glucosamine to restore cartilage may be the best we can do by remote.
DrB
Hi. Google more about knee traction.. Methods. There are machines available for tractions,. There are methods available for knee traction with and without assistance. I am having a similar problem and on the way of recovery. Above all we have to lose weight if we are over weight.
Sir I just have one question, does cartilage heal itself slowly? or it does not heal at all!
I'm suffering from chondromalacia patella grade 3, age 32... can I heal my cartilage naturally?
from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳
Cartilage heals slowly. In order to allow a joint to repair, two things have to happen... you need to wear out more slowly, and also restore cartilage more quickly than your body can do by itself. Part of wearing out more slowly involves not doing deep knee bends. Part of restoring more quickly is using glucosamine sulfate that works.
@@blatmanhealth thank you for your reply
@@blatmanhealth Dr. Blatman: You refer to "glucosamine the works" are you referring to a "brand of glucosamine"? I have been taking "Nutricost"Glucosamine Sulfate for about 9 weeks and was about to give up but it seems that I have started to have less pain from my knees. I would like for it to work quicker and would change brands if you are referring to a particular brand. Thanks-I may contact you to try the injections. Bill
Does “anti-inflammatory medication” include curcumin?
I am not including circumin in my comments about NSAIDs. Yes, inflammatory herbal medicine includes circumin. BUT, this herbal and other anti-inflammatory herbals do not cause the same issues as the NAIDs, and can be very helpful without being harmful.
Thanks for your question... NSAID medications inhibit glycosaminoglycan synthesis. Curcumin does not.
Hi Mr Ed, NSAID drugs are known to prevent glycosamine glycan synthesis, a process necessary to restore cartilage from daily wear and tear. Curcumin is not an NSAID.... Ibuprofen and all its cousins.
As you suggest, I found glucosamine to be very effective for reducing knee pain, and it has had lasting effects. If I feel some pain in my knee, I take the medication again and it really works well and quickly. With a problem in my hip on the opposite leg, bone on bone, the same supplement does not bring notable good results. Unfortunately I am living in Japan and I don't know of any way to get treatment other than the hip replacement surgery that has been recommended. I really want to avoid the surgery, I simply endure the pain, better some days than others, and continue working in a profession that requires much physical movement all day. At least your video tells me that an alternative to surgery is possible, so thank you.
Thanks for your note and so glad my advice was helpful. I have glucosamine oral supplements work for ONLY knee joints.
All other joints require glucosamine by injection or through skin via a cream. Hips are more difficult to save. Check out my video about how to know if your hip joint can be saved...
I would spend day and night reading the books by Pete Egoscue, especially his first and most thorough book . . .The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion: Revolutionary Program That Lets You Rediscover the Body's Power to Rejuvenate It Pete is about 75 and retired and his wonderful videos have been removed. But he left behind his books and his legacy of clinics who use the Egoscue Method. It is a real technology of balancing the body so it can heal. Jack Nicholas saved his joint and was able to continue playing golf. Pete gives you 27 amazing exercises that are PRECISE but rather easy and all the science behind them.
Thank you for the recommendation, I will pursue it.
Thanks for your note. Glucosamine by mouth only seems to help knees. For all other joints and hips glucosamine is best by cream. In USA and Canada it is prescribed through a compounding pharmacist.
Just eat fatty red meat. Carnivore will fix you.
In answer to your "Q" , Yes I can send the recipe to you all as soon as I find it in my files . In addition to some lingering medical issues over the past 4 and 1/2 years that have knocked me out of the saddle I moved a little over 5 and 1/2 years ago and wasn't able to unpack about 1/2 the krapp I brought with me , just please be patient ; I'm a workin' on it ! Thank you .
when he said nicotine my heart dropped
Same
Borax ..bone broth ..jealatin or fasting should help
Hi and thanks. All that you mention can be helpful.
Hi and YES. Many times these can be very helpful.
Hi Doctor, I have been watching your videos, I am big fan of your work.
I have been diagnosed of Cartilage fissuring and on MRI below is the result :
" Patella is normal in position. Extensor mechanism is intact. Mild lateral patellofemoral chondral softening. Focal high grade inferior central and lateral patellar high grade chondral fissuring measuring 2.2 cm transverse by 1.2 cm craniocaudal with subtle subchondral cystic change and marrow oedema. Articular cartilage otherwise and patellofemoral ligaments are intact. "
I am taking supplements like Collagen and Omega 3 to repair followed by knee exercise ,
do you think it will repair of its own. I have seen improvement over time but will i recover fully ? I am a sportsperson , i play basketball . Please advice. Thanks
Hi Rohan Tambe, thanks for your note. No one can know just how little you can do and still restore. I think as a general philosophy it is better to do as much as you can and hope it is enough. Choices for more aggressive care include food choices, glucosaine, platelet-rich plasma, peptides, and stem cells. Nice that you can choose what to do, and measure success by another MRI and knee symptoms. If it turns out that your chosen course is not enough, there will hopefully be time to get more aggressive.
@@blatmanhealth Thanks You , your advice is much appreciated.
How can I rebuilt my cartilage
Three things to work on changing where you have some level of control: change how you use the joint so it wears out more slowly, add glucosamine by mouth (knees) or through skin (all joints) to help your body grow cartilage more quickly, and stop taking NSAIDs that prevent cartilage growth and restoration.
1:35 What does kneeling have to do with healing?
Knees are not designed for kneeling. Check out "Beat Knee Diseases" like 'housemaids knee" and "carpet kickers knee"
@@blatmanhealth Thank you. This blows my mind. Yoga has a few kneeling poses and I never liked them ... always thinking that something wasn't "right" when I did them. 🤯
Where are you located?
Mainly Cincinnati, Manhattan again as soon as possible, Seattle a few times/year
@@blatmanhealth Please let me know if you'll be in Seattle this summer 2022
I’ll be in seattle in January.
Hi i am nasir i have a problem of bones..my knees are getting so much pain and even i cant stand more than 5 minutes. My bones produce the crack voice during the movent even from my neck,shoulders and knees. I am just 37 years old and i feel like my bones are 80 years old. Please advice..
@Blatman Health and Wellness Center please advice.
Hi Nasir, xrays of your knees can show how worn is your cartilage. And most of the pain may come from muscle and fascia injuries from your past. These will likely need attention as well as possible help for your cartilage.
I've never heard this before. What type of doctor injects glucosamine??
Unfortunately the FDA took away injectable glucosamine for humans... it is still available for vet use in animals. Before that, any doctor licensed to inject joints could inject glucosamine if the doctor knew about it.
Avoid kneeling!
Explain how nicotine and NSAID’s prevent the joint repair.
Hello and thanks for your question. NSAID's prevent glycosaminoglycan synthesis, necessary for cartilage growth and repair. Nicotine constricts blood vessels, decreasing blood supply to cartilage and consequences ensue. Hope this helps.
Christopher H. Evans, Ph.D., Director of Rehabilitation Medicine Research Center, Mayo Clinic say cartilage can not be regrown it lacks stem cell to grow it and has no blood supply. I would also like to know the reason nicotine inhibits this so called growth.
Thanks, and Dr Evans is not the only source of such information. Orthopedic textbooks say the same thing. I started to wonder years ago if this even makes sense... the human body grows 27 billion cells and regenerates intestinal lining every 3 days, new skin every 7-10 days, even new brain cells.. does it make any sense that our biology is unable to repair/regenerate cartilage even to repair from daily wear and tear? Cartilage gets its blood supply by diffusion through the bone under it. So cardiovascular disease and nicotine cutting off or otherwise decreasing this delicate blood supply accelerates degeneration/wear and tear perhaps by further limiting the body's ability to repair its cartilage. Soon, I'll post a short video showing before and after X-rays of knees that demonstrate the growth of cartilage with stem cell treatment.
@@blatmanhealth Hello Dr Blatman
I am from India and suffering from early knee osteoarthritis which happened due to overgymming. I am 40 female non smoker. I can't lift weight, stand for 5 minutes and there is pain.It is stil better than before now. I am not in a position to travel to the US for treatment. Can you help me to restore and regrow my knee cartilage and get cured. Thanks
Hi I have reverse cervical spondylosis and bone spurs osteoarthritis in spine and my joint shoulder pain constantly can I have regenrate my cartilage of spine I have toi much pressure on spine before five months
Every person's situation is different, and it is often a good idea to try restoring cartilage. IF the issue is mostly pain, the spine osteoarthritis issues may not be causing it. Do you have tight tender muscles in your upper back, upper shoulders, and neck? If so, they might be generating much of the pain in your head, neck, and upper body and not the arthritis.
@@blatmanhealth787 buy😅 2:4😅😮 2:46
I experience crepitus whenever I straighten my legs.. I am only 30 year old.. plz help doc it's Chondromalacia patella
Hi Singer, might be time to start using glucosamine to see if it will help. Might take a few months to tell. If it is not helping, switch your brand. We have found that not all products work.
Sir which brand is better
@@abhishekmurarka1984 Have had much success with plain glucosamine sulfate from Thorne, 500 mg 3x/day....only for knees.
Does this work for vertebrae discs?
It might work for facet joints, but not discs. Fortunately, there is no way to be sure the pain comes from something related to the disc. Best clue: where are you specifically tender, and are your lumbar muscles more tender than your butt muscles...especially the upper outer butt. IF your butt is more tender than your lower back, likely most of your lower back pain comes from a lifetime of fascia injuries to your butt muscles along with an inflammatory reaction to your food choices. Help this helps.
Dear doc, does VEGAN oral glucosamine work equally well too or are they just a gimmick/waste of money? I am 27 M with knee cartilage problem.
Interesting question, and I have no idea. And not all glucosamine oral preparations work..