What is it?
The knee's stability depends on four main ligaments (ACL, PCL, MCL and LCL). A sudden twist during sport, a fall or an accident can sprain or tear them. A complete tear may need an orthopaedic surgeon's opinion; we treat milder sprains and pain that lingers after an old injury.
Common symptoms
- A 'pop' at the moment of injury
- The knee feels loose or gives way
- Pain and swelling at the side of the knee
- Feeling unsure going down stairs
Common causes
- A sudden twist during sport
- A fall or an accident
- Landing badly from a jump
- Weak muscles
How we treat it
After examining you, the doctor chooses from these according to your needs.
- Lepa and UpanahaHerbal paste or warm poultice applied to the joint.
- Janu BastiWarm medicated oil is held over the knee inside a ring of dough for a set time.
- Snehana and SwedanaMedicated oil massage followed by controlled herbal steam.
- AgnikarmaA classical heat-application technique on selected pain points, done by a trained physician.
- Diet, exercise and yogaPersonal guidance on diet, daily routine, exercise and yoga.
Tests that help: Knee MRI
See a doctor urgently if you have
- Can't bear weight after the injury
- The knee swells a lot within hours
Everyday care
- After an injury: rest, cold packs and keep the leg raised
- Go back to sport only once fully healed
- Muscle-strengthening exercise
This information is for awareness and does not replace an examination by a doctor.