Dr. Gus Mellgren offers COOLIEF® Cooled Radiofrequency Treatment for people struggling with chronic knee, hip, or shoulder pain. This non-surgical option targets the nerves that cause joint pain using cooled radiofrequency energy. There are no incisions and no general anesthesia, so patients leave the clinic visit with a noticeable difference immediately.

According to research conducted by Avanos, the company that developed COOLIEF, the treatment provides significant pain reduction for most patients. In published data, 65% of patients reported more than 50% pain relief lasting an average of 12.5 months, with some experiencing relief for nearly three years. Patients also reported better mobility and less reliance on pain medication, making COOLIEF a proven, long-lasting option for chronic joint pain.

Patients with severe knee arthritis and chronic back pain are finding long-lasting relief and improved mobility with COOLIEF at Glacial Ridge.

Retired Carpenter from Starbuck Finds Relief and Plays Softball Again

As a carpenter, Jim had constant pain from advanced osteoarthritis in his knees. Lacking cartilage, the bones rubbing caused pain and limited mobility. Jim wanted to be active without knee pain from every step. Once Jim’s knee pain became unbearable, he had his right knee replaced. A year later, while wintering in Arizona, he heard about COOLIEF being offered in Glenwood and the success patients were having from it. He decided it would be easier and less complex than another knee replacement.

“When you go in with constant pain and you walk away with none—that’s pretty good!” exclaimed Jim. He’s had nearly two pain-free years with a full range of motion. “I’ll have it done again when it’s needed so I can continue playing golf and softball in our over-70 league in Arizona.”

Active Woman from Lowry Says: Just Go For It!

Rebecca knew a knee replacement was inevitable with bone-on-bone, bone spurs, and calcification, but COOLIEF was a game-changer. It eliminated her knee pain so she could delay replacement. After the 45-minute procedure, she was pain-free, doing everything she used to do, even lifting weights and hiking. Being active again in her fifties without any knee pain was amazing. COOLIEF provided pain-free relief for about a year.

“If I’d done it sooner, I’d have had better results,” Rebecca said. She encourages people not to put off getting care for something like knee pain. “Get it done if you want to resume your normal activity level. You can live an active life without constant knee or joint pain.”

Is COOLIEF right for you?

If knee, hip, or shoulder pain is keeping you from enjoying life, COOLIEF could be the answer. Call 320.634.5157 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gus Mellgren, trained in this proven non-surgical pain relief option.