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Dear MendMeShop, I just spoke to you on the phone in regard to my results in the use of the Inferno Knee Wrap and the Ultrasound I received about 3 weeks ago.
I cannot believe how fast my knees are responding. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis several years ago and was told I would probably need knee replacement in a few years.
I just took Advil, Aleve, Chondroitin, Glucosamine, MSM to help limit the discomfort.( I will add that I have ordered a number of supplements that promised the end of knee pain but they have not worked). I have had the famous steroid injections that helped for a few weeks. I have been riding my stationary bike up to 30 minutes a day (about 3-4 times per week) since November.
In November my left knee swelled to twice its size and I could hardly walk. I saw an Orthopedic Sports Physician and was given an injection after the MRI and x-rays confirmed I had a Baker’s Cyst and a slightly torn meniscus (Do not know how I tore it). I did the ice and heat treatment and Aleve (800 mg every 6 hours). The swelling went down and discomfort was not as bad. I could not sit or stand for any length of time without my knees hurting and being very stiff. The physician recommended surgical repair. I was not ready for that yet so I did not do anything until March when I scheduled knee surgery. The Orthopedic Surgeon stated he could not promise to get rid of the pain and I did not need knee replacement yet. He also said at my age, 63, I do not have enough blood flow to the knee to heal the meniscus tear. I prepared myself for surgery but then started thinking there had to be another answer since I would still have pain in my knees.
I Googled natural healing of meniscus tear and MendMeShop opened up and I read about the Inferno Knee Wrap to increase blood flow to the knees and also the Ultrsound to help heal the meniscus tear. I called the number on the web page and spoke to 2 very informative people. I was assured if I was not satisfied with the products I was ordering, I could return them for a full refund. I also read several testimonials and felt it was worth the investment.
If the next few weeks go as well as the past 3 weeks, I should be down to 1 treatment per day and not have the stiff knees I have had after sitting or standing for an extended period of time.
Thank you MendMeShop. I look forward to increased activity so I can keep up with the 7 grandchildren that keep us busy.
I give the Inferno Knee Wrap and the Ultrasound 5 stars!!!!. Rating:  Kerlene Ross
More Facts About Knees:
Babies are born without knee caps. They appear when the child reaches 2-6 years of age.
The knee is the largest articular joint in the body.
Each knee has two tough, rubbery menisci.
One meniscus sits on the inside of the knee joint and is referred to as the medial meniscus. The other meniscus rests on the outer part and is referred to as the lateral meniscus.
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of knee bursitis.
Therapeutic Ultrasound is a highly effective treatment for knee bursitis.
Runner's knee is not exactly a condition in itself. It sums up a multitude of knee disorders with different causes all centering around the kneecap.
Obesity and improper body alignment are responsible for many knee injuries.
Optimal knee treatment includes avoiding activity, icing the inflammation, gently stretching and warming the area.
Ultrasound can speed ACL, PCL and meniscus recovery significantly. Dear MendMeShop, I purchased the ultrasound device for tendonitis in my knee and I noticed a decrease in pain in about two weeks. I've had this condition for about ten years and I've tried all types of things, all types of physical therapy and nothing worked. But this device definitely helped. Thank you MendMeShop. Rating: Jamaal Williams |
What is a Meniscus Tear?
A meniscus injury is one of the most common knee injuries. Menisci tend to get injured during movements that forcefully twist your knee while bearing weight (this is very prevalent in younger populations) or they tend to grow weaker with age, and tear as a result of minor injuries or movements.
When your meniscus is damaged and/or torn, it starts to move abnormally inside the joint, which can cause it to become caught between the bones of the joint (femur and tibia). Your knee then becomes swollen, painful and difficult to move. These injuries can be difficult to heal because blood supply (which helps your body heal itself) is often limited to the outside edge of the menisci.
Once you have a meniscus tear, you have an increased risk of developing knee arthritis, because these shock absorbers are weakened. They slowly wear away with knee movements and are not able to protect your articular cartilage on the surface of the knee joint as much as before.
In the USA, 61 of 100,000 people experience an acute tear of the meniscus at some point in their life (850,000 meniscus surgeries are performed in the USA each year, estimates indicate that at least twice this number of meniscus procedures are performed internationally). Health professionals used to believe the meniscus had no function and removed it if injured, however we now know it plays an integral role in knee joint mechanics and function.
Alternate names and/or related conditions:
Cartilage Tear, medial meniscus tear, lateral meniscus tear, acute meniscal tears, meniscus tear, meniscal injury, knee injury, discoid meniscus, torn knee cartilage, cruciate ligament tears, collateral ligament tears, knee dislocations, meniscal cysts, osteochondritis dissecans.
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Some Facts About Knees:
Approximately 19.4 million visits to physicians' offices in the US per year are due to knee problems.
The knee is a complex joint with many components, making it vulnerable to a variety of injuries.
Oral medications can mask the pain but do not aid in the healing of knee injuries.
Most knee injuries can be successfully treated without surgery.
Sadly, regardless of treatment, ACL injuries in high-school youths are associated with a 10-fold increased risk for degenerative knee arthritis later in life.
Every year, at least 1 in 3000 Americans between ages 14 and 55 tear an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
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