Dr. Kwang Lee Wellness Center · Glendale, CA
Arthritis & Joint Pain Management in Glendale, CA: Natural, Non-Surgical Care
Arthritis means the joint is wearing, but how much it hurts depends on how the joint moves, how strong the muscles around it are, and how much inflammation your body carries. Dr. Kwang Lee, D.C., L.Ac., works on all three — mobility, strength and nutrition — to reduce pain and keep you active without relying on daily pain pills.
Problems we see every week
- Knee, hip or hand pain that is worse after activity and in the morning
- Stiffness that eases with movement
- Swelling and grinding in a joint
- Spine arthritis with chronic back or neck stiffness
- Being told "it's just arthritis, live with it"
- Side effects or worries about long-term anti-inflammatory use
What treatment involves
- Examination to distinguish wear-and-tear arthritis from inflammatory types that need rheumatology care
- Joint mobilization to restore motion in stiff joints
- Acupuncture and Class 4 cold laser for pain and inflammation
- Strengthening the muscles that protect the joint
- Anti-inflammatory nutrition and supplement guidance, with medication interactions checked
Treatments we use for this problem
- Manual Therapy & Sports MedicineMuscle strains and sports injuries · Scar tissue and adhesions after injury · Tight, overworked muscles and fascia
- Acupuncture, Electro-Acupuncture & CuppingBack, neck, joint, nerve and myofascial pain · Headache and migraine frequency · Stress, tension and poor sleep
- Class 4 Cold Laser (Photobiomodulation)Ligament sprains and muscle strains · Tendonitis and bursitis, including tennis elbow · Neck, lower back and knee pain
- Nutrition TherapyFaster recovery from injury and treatment · Chronic inflammation behind pain and degeneration · Which supplements to take, which to avoid, and why
- PhysioMagneto (High-Intensity Electromagnetic Field)Acute and chronic pain, including nerve-related pain · Swelling and inflammation · Joint range of motion and mobility
See a doctor or emergency room first if you have
- Hot, red, swollen joint with fever (possible infection)
- Several joints swelling at once with fatigue or rash
- Sudden inability to use a joint
- Unexplained weight loss or night pain
Questions patients ask
Is arthritis reversible?
Cartilage loss is not reversed, but pain and function often improve substantially when motion, strength and inflammation are addressed.
Which supplements help joints?
Evidence varies by supplement. Dr. Lee reviews what is reasonable for you, checks interactions with your medications, and avoids products that are wasted money.
Should I avoid exercise?
No. Appropriate exercise is one of the most effective treatments for arthritis. The key is choosing the right type and amount, which is part of your plan.
Can I be treated in Korean?
Yes. Dr. Lee sees patients in Korean and English.