How To Test & Heal A Torn ACL Without Surgery

ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries are all too often sent for surgery when most have a really good chance of healing 100% naturally.

They can even get back to being active with sports and running if they choose!

In this video, we cover 3 things to check on your knee for an ACL tear, then we explain all the different types of ACL tears and how to begin to treat an ACL injury naturally.

A scary statistic you need to be aware of if you’re planning to get an MRI (or if you already have), is that one study reported over 40% of ACL tears found on an MRI can be wrong!

That means the MRI showed a torn ACL but when the surgeon went in to repair it, there was no tear. It might have healed or it might have never been there...either way the surgery was not needed in those poor patients.

There are endless ACL rehab exercises out there and nothing special about a single one that will help you most. What is most important is getting the right kind of stability so that your ACL can heal.

That’s why we recommend getting a hard hinged knee brace on as soon as possible so that you can give your ACL some relief.

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Disclaimer! If you’re getting worse despite trying to make it better on your own, you probably need to visit a specialist before you really mess it up! Get seen in person by someone who can put you on the right path to recovery please!

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[asimali]

The most honest video I've ever seen. Most Sincere to the viewers. 👍🏻

[dc]

what a relief to watch this. I don't have insurance so watching this helped my worrying a lot. THANK YOU

[jacobkindsvatter]

Im a full time licensed plumber and about 3 years ago i took out my ACL and meniscus this devistated my career but i never gotten the surgery, i still want the surgery but i cant afford it, so im gonna comment what alot of people want to know that the doctors wont tell you, yes after a few months of rehab you will be able to function, but you need to excercise daily or it will buckle on you when you least expect it, its honestly just basic safety stuff that you need to watch out for, ASK for help if you need it, and dont try to be a one man army it wont benefit you at all, but you should be more than capable to do your trades job after 3 months just take your time with it and use your head more than your muscles

[deansaylor]

You just described my pain to the tee.Hurt knee 8 years ago had surgery Dr said I had torn cartilage and that I would probably have to have knee replacement but I refused .About 3 weeks ago of writing this the pain swelling and popping of knee started to lessen with each day .I researched the area of pain and symptoms that I’ve been having.Your website popped up and let me say : You nailed it!Your description of an injured mcl is spot on to what I’ve been experiencing since 2015.Now I know I just wish I would have researched this before .

[aarnamithoo]

I had ACL 7 years ago gradual training of legs I have completed 7000 kms of running in last 3 years

[michholl]

You make me understand what has gone wrong with my knee, and the importance of stabilizing it and keeping muscles strong. Thank you for doing these! I am definitely considering your PT classes…after my MRI.

[mariadeleon]

Great video. Thanks. If fully torn, ACL does not grow back or heal. He did not mention that

[Franktimms]

Wow, you explained more to me than my own doctor did. Thank you Sir.

[michalinaadanwanyaku]

I think this is one of the best videos I've watched on acl tears!. I had a traumatic injury nearly a year ago in 2022 still haven't received an MRI yet but recently got a knee brace! I'm praying for a good recovery and a test to see how severe my knee pain is🙏🏽 Thank you so much for these vids Doc❤️

[itssamee]

Near complete ACL tear,

Grade I tear of posterior horn of the medial meniscus not reaching up-to the articular surface.

Grade I tear of the Medial collateral ligament

Grade I injury of the muscies posterior to the knee.

Moderate effusion in the knee joint.

Soft tissue edema around the knee.

[bharat-anand]

I tore my ACL at the age 21, didn't do anything about it, the knee kept haunting me back every few years. 20 years later I injured my other knee as it was trying to compensate for the deficiency in the first one. Doc suggested ACL reconstruction, I knew the pain but the family didn't support the doc's recommendation and advised me to continue with rehab exercises and strengthen the bad knee. 3 years later I've severe pain in both my knees so much that I can't weight bear. I'm going for my XRay and scans, doc thinks that it might be arthritis which was already settling in 3years ago. Once again I'm looking at reconstruction to avoid a total knee reconstruction prematurely at 45. Don't be a hero, listen to the experts, take more than 1 opinion if needed, assuming that you will need those knees in your 60s & 70s and hopefully beyond as well. TKR is an option only once in your late 60s or beyond as it has an expiry date of 15-20 years, to be done only once

[Jaszmind]

Great video. As a therapist I appreciate quality videos like this

[cartwheel-sice]

Hello Dr.

I sustained an injury from jumping off the top of a car during an accident three years ago. Initially, I visited a hospital where they diagnosed me with a torn ACL and recomended surgery which i didnt take. Despite this, I could bend my knee fully backward without pain, but I couldn't fully stretch it as before.

Later, i visited another hospital for a second opion and noted that my walking pattern was almost normal despite the injury, which led them to believe that my ACL was not torn based on the mri result of the previous hospital. They advised me to undergo physiotherapy exercises. This incident happened about three years ago.

Since then, I’ve done some light exercises and have been able to run and perform push exercises, but I still can't fully stretch my leg.

Last week, I collided with another player while playing football, and it was quite painful. After undergoing an MRI, the hospital confirmed my ACL is torn and suggested surgery. Currently, I can walk without limping as a week has passed since the incident.

I'm concerned about making the wrong decision regarding surgery. I am not a professional football player; I play for fun. I am currently in a foreign country with better medical facilities. Today, I came across your video, and I am considering not having surgery based on your advice.

Could you please provide your guidance on this matter?

Thank you

[iamirkiani]

I sold my braces last year since I found them useless. but now I see how useful they actually can be and will definitely buy one to test your suggestions. I can't over appreciate your informative content. TY 🤝

[postnutclarity]

I have a torn partial ACL graft since 2020. I am still able to play with it but not in a really competitive setting. Hardwork and leg exercises will only help you until it does not. An unstable knee is really hard to risk playing on

[abdullahalmamun]

I went to two different doctors at two different hospitals, one said i must do surgery another Said the same thing you said, mri is not accurate he gave medication and exercise it's been 2 months but i can walk and run properly with a bit of pain.

[dickberry]

Thanks for the informative video. I injured my knee we are ruling out torn ACL after X-ray and exam. I have no clicking/popping and I can do the test. I can feel the difference in injured knee but it’s minimal.

[Dinesh_cool]

Thank you doctor you just gave me a hope to survive without a surgery . On my MRI report its shoes ACL complete tear grade 3, But i able to walk without any issues even i dont have swelling. I consulted a doctor he suggested me to go for a surgery but i dont want to lose my natural body given by god. I am searching for this for a while. Now i am happy with your words going to start my day with knee braces😊

[cachecollin]

Hi Doc, Thanks for the video it's really helpful in understanding the problem clearly

I had a knee injury 6 months back and decided to take MRI now as there is a constant pain, and here is my results.

*Minimal knee joint effusion.*
*Grade I tear - Posterior horn of medial meniscus and lateral meniscus.*
*Posterior horn of medial meniscus and lateral meniscus.*
*Anterior cruciate ligament-Partial Tear.*
*Posterior cruciate ligament - Strain.*

I shown these results to an Ortho Doctor and he suggested for Arthroscopy as next step..

How severe is my injury? and also trying to get a knee brace for myself after seeing this video.

Once again thanks for the Information and support 🙂

[vikashvashistha]

I have complete ACL tear but i pray for you dr ...god bless you for your such nice work.