The ACL or the anterior cruciate ligament is a cross-shaped ligament in your knee that helps it stabilize. An injury to the ACL is painful and very common. Treatment for ACL tear injury is not always surgery. If you feel you have an ACL tear, you can note the following non-surgical treatment options, usually recommended by doctors.
Elevation: Keep your foot above the level of your head. It will help with the swelling.
Ice – Apply ice packs wrapped in a towel to the area of injury several times for about 10 to 20 minutes at a time. It will reduce the pain and swelling in your knee.
Rest: Avoid all activities that can increase pain, such as walking for a more extended period, running, etc.
Compression: You can try wearing a tight, elastic bandage around your knee to reduce the swelling as an effective treatment for ACL tear injury.
Braces: Wearing a knee brace will provide stability and restrict side-to-side knee movement to control the pain, swelling, and avoid any further injury to the already injured area.
Medicines: Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen will reduce your ACL’s swelling and pain after the injury.
Physical Therapist – To increase your knee strength and help with your mobility, you can work with a physical therapist and see a doctor for further evaluation and treatment.
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