Knee pain diagnosed as a lateral collateral ligament injury
symptom
Ten days ago, I injured my right knee by twisting it during cheerleading practice. Afterwards, I went to an orthopedic clinic and was diagnosed with a "mild lateral collateral ligament injury." My anterior cruciate ligament was fine, but I was told there was a slight tear in my meniscus.
I was told the pain would subside in a week, but it hasn't gone away, and I've been trying to protect the area, which has caused my whole body to stiffen up. I'm in a vicious cycle, so I contacted you.
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Visitors
Female
10's
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Period
February 2023 - March 2023
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Visit Frequency per week
1
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Number of Visits
1
Treatment and progress
In addition to tenderness at the site of injury, the patient complained of pain when bearing weight.
Upon examination, I suspected that the tension behind the knee was severe and restricting movement, so I applied acupuncture to that area.
Since both the tenderness and the pain upon weight-bearing disappeared, the treatment was concluded.
Acupressure points used
Summary
Although a diagnosis had been made, what I focused on was the connection with the back of the knee. When the tension in this area was released, the movement improved and the pain disappeared.
Staff in charge
Kazuhiro Suzaki
Acupuncture clinic for the case:Sunosaki Acupuncture and Osteopathy Clinic
