Can Your Torn Knee Ligament Heal on Its Own?

[@BobandBrad]

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[@BobandBrad]

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[@ginkodragon]

Ouch! Please get better! As long as I can understand your helpful information I don't care how you speak! My husband if a Finn with a distinct accent and often doesn't speak very loud! I just really love your videos. They have helped so much!

[@MA-un1mj]

Be well & thanks for explaining. Gd bless.

[@Vintage_Tales_Studio]

God bless you. Get well soon.

[@username12ab]

I tore my MCL and my leg was buckling and i couldnt walk for two weeks. As soon as i could stand again i began walking and getting back to my normal life, minus the intense exercise. After maybe two months of building strength back up and stretching it, i was back to normal and over the next month or so recovered back to 100%.

[@justinlima2892]

Did you manage to cope with it even without surgery?

[@username12ab]

@@justinlima2892 yep can't even tell it happened

[@bentali7313]

Thank you a lot you gave me hope I was sad until I read your comment I am grateful for you sir should I put hinge brace or not important my injury was a month ago

[@dusanjosrp1164]

@@bentali7313same here!!

[@inshal7532]

How long before to walk , mine is grade how long b4 I start only walking

[@bryniebear3547]

I had a torn ACL for 5 years, never found each other. in fact my surgeon said that the ends that are normally present no longer existed.

[@glennalderton1313]

Did my ACL back in 2009 when I was 53. It happened when my dirt bike ejected me - it thought I looked funny playing at superman... gotta love dirt bikes... 😄 Anyway after talking with several surgeons they diagnosed a knee replacement given the additional meniscus damage (some old damage as well) and that meant at least 6 months and more likely 12 months off the bike. Tough choice. I opted out and started increasing the exercise regime for my legs as I could always go back and have the op. Now 13 years later my knee is very strong and at 66 I still ride my bike. While I can't run and I avoid jumping (except on the bike), I can do everything else. It does prove that in some circumstances, lot's of strengthening exercises combined with balance can postpone the inevitable. And yes Bob and Brad, I do strap (according to your vids) my knees, and use braces when on the bike. You guys have been a godsend for knowledge! 💪💪👍👍

[@xdasad1876]

Are u still alive

[@xdasad1876]

Ok u are strryryyryr

[@kootmcgoot8677]

Long time fan. I have never had surgery. At 14 i popped my right knee at 16 i popped my left. Im 34. I have trouble walking. Yes they healed but man oh man they aint correct. I was always told to avoid surgery. So i can jog, but ill be bedridden tomorrow. They work but they hurt all the time. 100% of the time.

[@erenjeager5290]

Maybe check out Ben Patrick the Kneeovertoesguy. He does videos about knee and lower body longevity

[@kootmcgoot8677]

@@erenjeager5290 i have watched some of his things, i think ill have to work up to being able to do those exercises. Thank you so much!😁

[@MA-un1mj]

Gd bless u & heal ur pain

[@LooseChange09]

Get a slant board. Its the only way I can do squats without my knees popping. Be gentle.

[@vbsand5882]

Knees over toes slant board helps me . Cranky 56 y o knees feel better. KT tape on sports or leg days

[@biswajit7940]

Thank you. Love you so much bib and Brad❤️❤️❤️

[@altkitty135]

bib

[@sepherinaallard7584]

@@altkitty135 .. LOL LOL. WHAT A DIFFERENCE “I” and “ o” makes eh… life is 🤩 fun.. No worries..

[@karamckenzie1452]

Thanks for the helpful info.. I work in the Healthcare industry and I recently tore all 4 ligaments last Friday. (It's Tuesday now) and can't see a doctor till July 3rd. This was very helpful info. Ty again. I hope to recover.

[@VarunBatraIT]

How are you feeling now?

[@el.grantelbart]

What about LCL ?

[@pinkelephant2834]

I had a PCL repair and I'm 8 months still struggling to walk... The therapy is intense but I did purchase the strap from your Amazon store and I use it every day!!!!

[@ignaciosevil1944]

Sorry to hear that! Just tore mine too

[@noahtheg451]

@@ignaciosevil1944 I tore mine fully, and now 11 months without surgery it feels 99% the same

[@kingali7261]

@@noahtheg451 didn't get any better that's crazy. Are you going to do the surgery

[@noahtheg451]

@@kingali7261 yeah, down the road I’m sure I will need to. But right now it feels exactly the same as it did pre injury, and I’ve been sprinting for my track team without any pain or imbalances. A lot of people don’t rehab right

[@noahtheg451]

@@kingali7261 oh when I said 99% the same I meant 99% the same as my other leg

[@welder1357]

Thank you guys for your videos and especially thank you for giving me some hope. I found positive movement doing a self-evaluation (after a painful pop). I was heartbroken. I thought I was done forever. Bob🙏Brad Thank you That was an excellent explanation. How it heals and how swelling prevents healing.

[@awesomesyco]

Legit just got surgery done 10 days ago. For my ACL & meniscus 😕 as of now, I can't walk on it yet. & I'm slowly bending it as I go. Been very brutal to say the least. Take care of your knees!!

[@SergeantDom]

speedy recovery mate! hope all is well now

[@Darkxarcher]

hey man. i just came back from the hospital, and i probably tore something, im scared but ill find out in 2 weeks when i get an MRI, im curious on whats your recovery has been like.

[@Darkxarcher]

Hey man, Sorry to hear that, I know how absolutely shit and demoralizing it can be but there is HOPE I PROMISE. So first off, feeling a lot better, I got my MRI about 3 weeks ago, and lucky me, I torn my ACL, MCL, and bruised my meniscus. its been idk almost 9 weeks now and my mobility is almost completely back and i can walk normal. Only problem I'm still having is squating down, or basically any position that brings my ankle close to my butt. I do a lot of my cardio on a Recumbent bike. it helps my range of motion. I believe a regular knee bend is 130° and I can do that just fine. its when it becomes like 135-140° that the pain kicks in. I have a surgery appointment in 4 months so there is that. I'm excited to get back to being 100% but this time with a fraction of caution. Secondly, this is for you as much as it is for me "DO YOUR GODDAMN PHYSIO!" I know it can be expensive but even if you arent covered, I recommend going atleast once so they could give you an idea or an actual set of exercies you could be doing everyday. Also, No matter how discouraged you may get because of the comparison between then and now, just keep doing it. Imagine youre in your favorite video game and you're the main character. You just got nerfed by the big bad. You can get back to your peak, you just gotta do the grind a little for it! Honestly, keep your spirits up! get stronger everyday! We got this. Anytime you wanna talk, and that applies to anyone who reads this, just hit me up! Best of luck!

[@Darkxarcher]

@@BenoitC69 Ouch, got a bit of a shiver imagining that. Yea, mine wasnt anywhere near as justified as yours 😅. I was playing soccer. indoor with turf. I was wearing cleats ( i had indoors but cleats just feel better ya know?) second half starts, ball gets kicked behind me, my feet are completely planted and i go full power on that rotation. (I have always had strong legs so i reallly felt this next part) Only the upper half of my leg rotated as the bottom was dug in. Heard 2 pops and pretty much dropped instantly. sigh. On a positive note, my upper body is really benefitting at the gym. aha. Been gyming now for about 11 years aswell, though covid really set me back a from my peak 😮‍💨. 2 months since I've done any real jerky/fast pace movements. One of my favorite things to do was this Obstacle Course, Pursuit OCR. Running up that 15ft ramp, jumping from Obstacle to Obstacle, so im working towards that and obviously Soccer. I want be be able to atleast play around by the time the Euro cup starts next year. Yea, let me know how the MRI goes and ill make sure to tell you about my Surgery once it happens!

[@corriepitt7630]

I love your videos. May I gently suggest: “heal on its own” (no apostrophe). But everything else about your videos is great. Love your show.

[@leeolie3728]

Grammar police 👮‍♀️ to the rescue!! Back the Grammar!!

[@corriepitt7630]

@@leeolie3728 I like to think: Grammar Red Cross. 🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️☺️

[@biglouATLien]

I destroyed my knee in February 2020. Covid happened and they would do surgery or even rehab. I was all on my own. I get around pretty good but I'm still hurting now.

[@Shredder12]

Just had an isolated Grade 3 LCL tear. Is it likely to heal on its own with PT? Doc said he’d like to treat it conservatively and if it doesn’t take, then consider surgery.

[@מיכאלמאירוביץ]

How did it go? Just had grade 2 LCL tear

[@Shredder12]

@@מיכאלמאירוביץ grade 2 should heal on its own no problem, just minor PT and time. My grade 3 eventually healed with PT but my knee is still “loose” cuz while the ligament heals, it’s never as taut as it once was.

[@amari_20000]

I have the exact same thing , 2 months ago isolated LCL no surgery, healing on its own

[@Kuba405]

@@amari_20000 How did it go? Did it heal completely or did you end up getting surgery?

[@Kuba405]

@@Shredder12Did you end up getting surgery?

[@rememberthename911g]

My knee went backwards while playing football. I could barely walk for a few days. It took me a few months of working out before I could get back

[@Azraeluchiha999]

😱 it bent BACKWARDS? I had a pcl sprain playing basketball last year and my knee popped out of place. It popped back into place but I've had trouble walking since. It might need surgery but idk.

[@joshdaking06]

@@Azraeluchiha999 i know this is late but did you go for surgery? I also have a PCL partial tear and I have trouble walking as well 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@johngiatropoulos3848]

What’s your opinion regarding a torn meniscus eventually healing itself.

[@BobandBrad]

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[@cindyr8986]

So if you have a complete tear of the ACL can stem cell therapy heal it??? Thx.

[@joshdaking06]

I have a PCL partial tear from a fall since may 2024 and right now I still cannot walk and Im on crutches ever since, did my PT for 3months still no progress, my knee is still buckling pls help, i feel hopeless

[@johnmadden4394]

Hello I just find out today that I have knee ligament injury and I never have physical therapy before

[@manjubanik7223]

Thankyou sir for scientific explanation

[@BobandBrad]

You’re very welcome!

[@mathsfornineyearolds]

I tore the iside lig in 2018. It was half way through 2020 before I could walk with a straight leg. and about three years before the muscle wasting was gone. I am still not physically very fit from the length of time I spent with my leg off the floor. I did not have surgery. The painkillers were morphine based and they did not do me any favours either. I copied off my medical records this year. It says minor knee injury. Wait till it happens to you Mr Watson and see if you still call it a minor injury. You won't believe how painful it is.

[@Mythicalnpc]

Hi, how about ankle? can torn ankle ligaments heal by themselves? I fully tore my atfl, but I found that some doctors say they cannot heal but some say they can heal by themselves over time, so I was confused

[@HeatherHills1]

Can a person tell themselves whether it is a complete tear or not? Wouldn't a complete tear have more pain and inability to stand on it?

[@thedevil1667]

I didn't even feel like I had a torn ligament. I just thought I had loose connectors and a knee dislocation

[@yasu4243]

I have 2torn ankle ligament, 1 full torn, and mild.. could it heal on its own? because 9months later and still have inflammation if i walk few but i can walk

[@ChrisDz-]

What about partial tears? I had a high grade partial tear of my PCL. Will this fully heal? Or will my ligament now be “thinner” or weaker

[@beatricebebezoryou-onabiyi7037]

I want to help me where can i fine you both

[@debraleonard6847]

Thank you ! You guys are great 👍

[@yvonneg2825]

I went to ER because I couldn’t stand the pain in my knee anymore I’m 13 weeks pregnant doctor did 1 X-ray and ultrasound to check veins and arteries they didn’t see anything wrong he stated my ligaments are loose because of my hormones specifically one called relaxin hormone .. can I please get your opinion on this ?

[@julietownes7318]

Can you talk about neck please thank you you guys are the best

[@Freespirit598]

So what do we do if we have a MCL injury, rest, brace, ice packs, mine seems ok then i twist a certain angle and its so painful, what can I do to heal it please?

[@camilolatorre7622]

Yall are the best

[@sarahs7253]

I wonder if this is what my daughter is complaining about. She was in cross country..just beginning and had to run 3 miles. She says its difficult to walk up steps. Its only one knee.

[@XXGunzNClipzXx]

Get it checked ASAP my sister tore hers in basketball and now she got they surgery but same symptoms couldn’t walk up steps or bend knee or squat

[@jayn8829]

I tore my acl(full tear) 5 years back and didn't have surgery . Can u do more about acl?

[@Boxerakku1998]

Me too

[@BobandBrad]

Will add to our to do list!

[@betel1345]

How are you doing now?

[@Jonathan-mr8pz]

How are u now

[@Jonathan-mr8pz]

@@Boxerakku1998 can u play sports

[@loisfolk5492]

Great information thanks.

[@BobandBrad]

You’re welcome 🤗

[@jessirice3077]

Everytime i do excersize o. My k nee tip later at nite it hurts and muscle thigh hurts too i have hurt knee now cant walk

[@michaelmonstertoad2461]

There must be something strange with my knee because it just keeps jumping down my leg to my feet yet I am a professional gymnast and sprinter and have never had problems with my knee

[@mattmatti3525]

I tore my LCL completely and had a ACL avulsion fracture which I needed surgery for immediately to put the bone back in place. Currently in a t-scope knee brace. I was walking without crutches but my leg starting hurting and I think I strained my torn LCL a little :(. Now I'm trying to stay in bed as much as possible, walk straight as possible, tightened the brace and using my crutches more. Any advice going forward? Currently at 30 degrees, I'll be at 60 degrees end of the month. My ankle was sprained and still hurts a little to walk on.

[@m.campbell2776]

The 2 most famous !

[@LiFE-ETERNAL]

Physical therapists

[@allover4309]

On the internets

[@jroc3060]

In 2012 I fell on my knee and hurt my inside ligament. Left side of right knee. Recently at work I stepped wrong carrying a heavy load and my knee went side to side quickly and it hurt. I felt something crunch inside. I can walk but my knee felt very sensitive and unstable after. I've been walking carefully and taking my time. I'm hoping it'll heal.

[@mathsfornineyearolds]

It did with me. I was in my sixties when it happened. I did not know what had happened. I thought the pain would stop after a few days, then I gave it a week. After two weeks my leg was locked at 90 degrees and the pain was horrific. It took six weeks to get an appointment with a phsysician, and another month before I could see a physio therapist. The treatment consisted of stretching my leg on a bench and having the angle measured. That was all. It stopped when my leg was fixed at a 20 degree angle. It just fixed itself over time. I was glad to know some one on prescription painkillers who bailed me out until I could get a prescription.

[@zurtacoin5624]

has it healed?

[@mathsfornineyearolds]

@@zurtacoin5624 yes

[@fabodakidd7157]

How long it took to heal

[@fabodakidd7157]

How long did it last

[@gsmtb8697]

I fell down some stairs a week ago and over extended knee and heard 2 loud pops when it happened. Currently resting for 2 weeks for swelling to go down then an appointment for accessment . Does it sound serious?

[@MarcusWanjiru]

Lol what did it end up being

[@gsmtb8697]

Surgery as a fully ruptured quadricep.

[@greylynnjr]

Was doing pigeon stretch heard a loud thud. No swelling but sure i tore pcl

[@KrokodilKrokous]

Bro iam 12 and iam going to have surgery on lef leg

[@bennysenpai6091]

I think I torn or cracked something in my left knee in a soccer game and continue to play the whole game and took 2 weeks off and my knee feels ok but not that good

[@Lobags1984]

I’m pissed at the last physician I saw she hadn’t even ruled out possibilities and I suspect that I have a torn patella tendon can’t straighten my left knee fully but can walk ok. It’s been a couple months now and I’m afraid if I did need surgery the timeframe it should have been done earlier on has gone because my physician misdiagnosed me. Going to se someone may else to see what it is as I know it’s a long term injury

[@TK-nc3ou]

There must be sth wrong with me, because I have never felt a knee in my life.

[@sepherinaallard7584]

OH OH .. PAD OF FAT OVER IT .. CHECK IT OUT..

[@onetapwallah9242]

my question is- acl partial tear fiber can reattached each other by rest over time???

[@christopher7540]

is your knee healed right now? I have the same problem and don't know what to do

[@moses4203]

@@christopher7540 updates?

[@christopher7540]

@@moses4203 I don't have any problems right now, it seems like it's fully healed and I am able to practice my sport without any limitations, I only use knee brace if the sparring is too intense

[@TheTinyTuna]

Can excess fluid build-up cause instability? it feels like a balloon is in my knee at random times while walking.

[@chinookvalley]

Check out Baker's Cyst.

[@Linuciukas1992]

I fell on a toy car belonging to my son and almost done the splits but avoided it by landing on my inner left knee and I basically folded and all my body weight landed in my knee and I heard a pop and was in so much pain for about 7 days thinking I badly bruised it or hurt a muscle I went to the AE today and was told I torn my ligaments and tendons in my knee and have lots of swelling but was told I should be okay because the day after my accident I got my self a brace and done the RICE treatment but I have weeks to go till I can recover I left AE with crutches and told I will be contacted for physiotherapy I just want to know with a story like mine is it normal not to be able to bend my knee at all because it feels like it will pop or break / snap and the pain runs up my from thigh and my inner calf and mostly my inner knee and inner left side of my knee that looks like a mini egg atm

[@Smiileyy345]

Sounds horrible! I torn my ligaments yesterday whilst sat down!!! I’ve been in sooo much pain! They’ve given me a knee brace and crutches and strong pain killers and said to rest it and physio will get in touch for good scans. How are u getting along? Is your leg better now? X

[@cheebawobanu]

I'm not holding out hope. Completely separated mine decades ago...

[@HEC892]

I think so I hurt tore my Mcl, never had surgery healed on it’s own about 3 years latwr

[@justinlima2892]

What non-surgical management did you do with it?

[@HEC892]

@@justinlima2892 funny you replied to this now a few years later , I would not say my knee is 100% I still feel some weird discomfort here and there , I think if you can get whatever is in there cleaned up that may be the best route

[@HEC892]

But to answer after my injury I did go to some personal therapists and got ideas from them on what to do , I also would look up videos on KZbin on how to strengthen my knee/knees .

[@justinlima2892]

@@HEC892 Sounds great, man! Thanks for your response and stay anatomically strong!

[@jessirice3077]

Im a ja itpr heavy garbages hurt my knee and walkin long ways

[@michaelreed3804]

Skating ruined my outside ligament on my left knee lucky enough I was I didn’t go to the doctor my parents wanted to take me but I refused and I wish I would’ve listened to them but it’s healed now it’s just whenever I bend it there’s always a pop any help???

[@krazzysu]

ITS* own, not it's own.

[@nadrolobtheorcwench6342]

I'm sorry, but what is that skeleton doing with its hand?

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

I’m having off and on knee pain. Normally if i can get my knee to pop the pain lessens. Then I’m good for a while. A timely video. Thanks gents

[@BobandBrad]

You’re very welcome

[@viviantruong8708]

“on ITS own”, not “on it’s own” (it’s = it is).