Lincoln, NE · Non-Surgical Knee Care

Non-Surgical Knee Pain Treatment in Lincoln, NE

Have chronic knee pain and want to avoid surgery?

Our non-surgical knee program has helped hundreds of patients in Lincoln get back to walking, kneeling, and climbing stairs without drugs or surgery. Ask about your first-visit offer.

  • Safe and gentle
  • Designed to support cartilage and joint health
  • Helps many patients avoid or delay surgery
  • No drugs, no injections, no downtime

5.0 from more than 175 patient reviews

Dr. Steven Krivolavek
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Your first visit

What is included in your first exam and treatment

In-depth discovery

A full evaluation to see whether you are a candidate. Depending on your history, care may include knee decompression, medical laser, and the Matrix device, aimed at easing knee pain and restoring kneeling, walking, and stairs.

Advanced analysis

We work to find the root cause of your symptoms using digital imaging, so your plan is built around what is actually happening in your knee.

An award-winning doctor

Dr. Steven Krivolavek is a national leader in non-surgical care, named among the Best Non-Surgical Knee Physicians in America, with more than two decades of experience and thousands of patient treatments.

Dr. Steven Krivolavek, D.C., non-surgical knee specialist in Lincoln, NE
Meet your doctor

Dr. Steven Krivolavek, D.C.

A national leader in non-surgical knee care

For more than two decades, Dr. Krivolavek has helped thousands of patients find relief from chronic knee, spine, and nerve problems without drugs or surgery. He is the Founder and Clinical Director of Disc Centers of America - Lincoln, the only certified DCOA clinic in the city.

  • Named among the Best Non-Surgical Knee Physicians in America
  • Knee Mastery certified, board-certified chiropractor
  • Serves on the International Medical Advisory Board on Spinal Decompression
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Real imaging

A non-surgical path to knee comfort

Knee decompression gently creates space within the joint to relieve pressure and support the cartilage, and we pair it with laser and other therapies as needed. The goal is to help you stay active and keep the knees you have, without surgery.

Knee decompression before and after X-ray comparison. Individual results may vary.

Imaging shown for illustration. Individual results vary from patient to patient.

See how it works

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Understanding your knee

What is happening inside a worn knee

When cartilage thins and joint space narrows, the bones grind and the knee becomes stiff and painful. Decompression works to reopen that space so the joint can rehydrate and move better.

Diagram: before decompression the cartilage is thinned and bone ends rub together; after, the joint space reopens and fills with synovial fluid
Before and after decompression: reopening the joint space so it can rehydrate.
Diagram comparing a healthy knee joint with an arthritic knee showing bone erosion, worn cartilage, and reduced joint space
A healthy joint versus arthritis: worn cartilage, reduced joint space, and inflammation.
Is this for you?

Who is a candidate for treatment

  • You have chronic knee pain or discomfort
  • You have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease
  • You have bone-on-bone knee issues and want a non-surgical option
  • You deal with swelling, stiffness, or limited mobility in the knee
  • Other treatments like physical therapy or medication have not worked
  • You want to avoid or delay knee replacement surgery
  • You are an active adult or athlete with overuse or wear-and-tear
  • You want long-lasting relief without relying on medication
Patient stories

What our knee patients say

5.0 from more than 175 reviews across Google, Facebook, and Yelp

Good candidates for care

Our knee care helps with

  • Swelling and stiffness
  • Redness and warmth
  • Weakness and instability
  • Popping and crunching
  • Trouble fully straightening the knee
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