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Meniscus tears are one of the most common knee injuries — and many heal without surgery when the right conservative care is applied. Our combination of chiropractic correction and regenerative therapies supports the meniscus repair process.
The menisci are two C-shaped fibrocartilage pads that sit between the femur and tibia in the knee joint, functioning as shock absorbers and stabilizers. Meniscus tears occur acutely from twisting injuries under load or gradually from degeneration. Degenerative tears — especially in patients over 40 — often heal with conservative care. Even acute tears frequently respond well to non-surgical management when the knee's biomechanics are corrected and regenerative healing is supported. Surgery (meniscectomy) removes meniscal tissue permanently, accelerating knee arthritis — making successful conservative care the preferred outcome whenever possible.
Dr. Foss restores normal knee biomechanics through pelvic leveling (removing the upstream source of asymmetric knee loading), knee joint adjustments (restoring normal femoral-tibial mechanics), and foot and ankle corrections (addressing overpronation contributing to tibial internal rotation). With the biomechanical environment improved, regenerative therapies are applied directly to the meniscus injury to stimulate the healing of fibrocartilage — a tissue with limited innate blood supply and regenerative capacity. This combined approach gives the meniscus the best possible opportunity to heal without surgery.
At Pura Vida Chiropractic, Dr. Foss uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) — a gentle, category-based system that addresses the spine, pelvis, and craniosacral rhythm as one integrated unit. SOT restores proper biomechanics, reduces nerve interference, and creates the neurological environment your body needs to heal itself.
For many patients, combining spinal correction with regenerative therapies produces faster and more lasting results. Depending on your condition, Dr. Foss may incorporate one or more of the following:
Patented unfocused shock waves spread over a broad treatment area to reduce inflammation, increase blood flow, and activate stem cells — promoting cellular regeneration and long-term pain relief.
Photobiomodulation with a 10–15W Class IV laser delivers therapeutic light energy deep into tissue, reducing inflammation, blocking pain signals, and speeding healing at the cellular level.
Pura Vida Chiropractic is a family-friendly, bilingual (English/Spanish) clinic serving San Antonio, TX. Dr. Dan Foss is trained in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), a comprehensive chiropractic system that addresses the whole body — not just the area of pain. We combine hands-on spinal correction with the latest regenerative technology to help patients resolve the root cause of their condition rather than masking symptoms.
We are insurance friendly with most insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna, Ambetter, Oscar Health, Community First, and Molina Healthcare. New patient appointments are available promptly.
Schedule your new patient appointment with Dr. Foss at Pura Vida Chiropractic in San Antonio, TX. We'll identify the root cause and build a personalized care plan.
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