How To Test & Heal A Meniscus Tear Without Surgery
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- Опубліковано 10 чер 2024
- Learn how to check for a meniscus injury in your knee at home using these 3 tests we’ve modified and made really simple.
Meniscus problems often cause swelling, stiffness, and pain soon after they happen. Often healthcare professionals like surgeons, physical therapists, physiotherapists, physicians and more will recommend surgery when it can be avoided!
Here at El Paso Manual Physical Therapy, we help people everyday with meniscus problems. They escape surgery, injections and medications and get back to being healthy, active and mobile again.
In this video we cover the meniscus test you can do at home to self-diagnose the problem, but keep in mind that if you want a legitimate diagnosis you need to visit your doctor and likely have imaging done...like an MRI. That will confirm or deny you’ve got a meniscus tear in your knee.
If you do have a meniscus tear, your doctor will either refer you to an orthopedic surgeon for a surgery consult or to a physical therapist to begin doing rehab exercises.
Keep in mind that if you end up going to physical therapy, most physiotherapy clinics are set up to help patients that have just had surgery...so if you’re looking to PREVENT surgery, you need to do some research and find the physical therapy clinic that is right for you.
We recommend a manual-based physical therapy clinic. The physical therapists there will likely have the right training to diagnose and treat someone looking to avoid surgery, injections and medications.
If you’re not able to get to a physical therapy clinic, we have created a 100% online program for you called the 28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program.
Dr. David has packed his knowledge on how to heal knee problems naturally into the videos of the program. You can follow along on the exercises and teachings in the videos to learn the best exercises and stretches to improve the health of your knee problems. Even if its cartilage or meniscus problems.
Check out the link below to learn more about the program:
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my knee cant extend all the way. it locks up when i try to walk normal.
Hey JackyChannel! Sorry to hear that your knee can't extend all the way :-(
Locking is a sign of a more serious meniscus problem...
Have you had any imaging done like an MRI?
All is not lost yet, we've helped many people with meniscus tears and knee locking like yours. Most of the time they can get rid of the knee locking, any swelling and pain and get back to walking normal.
Some of our meniscus clients have gotten back to us to let us know they're jogging and weight lifting problem free.
You really should consider getting some sort of professional help though.
That way you don't get worse in the meniscus and end up needing knee surgery for sure.
Om
That's the same problem I have. I have run out of options. Hopefully these videos will help.
@@rosalindrambo8507 HI Rosalind, how is your progress?
Hey I have problems my meniscus tear and knee lock I can straighten my legs. I can full extent my knee no problem. MRI say meniscus test knee locked
Waiting in Canada 18 months to see a surgeon my lateral meniscus tear and other knee issues pretty much healed on it's own. I thank rest, arnica cream and my osteopath for helping this happen. I am still afraid to really bend deep or kneel but the pain is gone, swelling is gone, working on stiffness. It can heal.....happened August 2023 and started to feel a significant difference in January. I'm so happy I avoided surgery. I'm still waiting for my appointment. Maybe a blessing in disguise?
Is that arnicare athritis cream?
I have a same issue as urs. Pls let me know what exactly brad of pain reliever do u use..😢
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You are providing such a valuable service. At 70 years old, I tore my meniscus and could not afford physiotherapy . Your instructions and explanations of how to affect healing was invaluable to me. Thank you so much. I download all your podcasts and share them with friends.
How's your knee? Is it healed a little?
I'm so thankful. The Dr told me it would never heal. No one told me I could even help this torn minescus. Surgery is all he said.
Hey. How you doing now. It healed? Please help to give some tips
Hi Dr EI Paso, i was diagnosed with knee arthritis and meniscus tear months ago, and received three injections as treatment, doctor got out some yellowis fruid out my knee. My knee remains painful without pain control medication. I am very grateful for your genuine kind presentation on how to heal meniscus tear by three exercises you showed. Just by following your instrucions, i felt much better😊You are an angel doctor👍🏻❣️God bless you🙏🏻
Hi hawing3832, so wonderful to hear that it made you feel better! Good bless you as well ❤️😊
I fought to get an MRI because many fixtures told me that my X-rays just showed arthritis. I have extreme pain at all times in the inner knee by the patella. I had fluid and blood removed from both knees. I feel sacks behind my knees. I previously had a bakers cyst burst. That was painful. I finally received my MRI and it showed arthritic changed, torn meniscus, shredded ACL, broken tibia behind patella and tibia shift. I was desperate for relief. I came up of your videos and now I’m mostly pain free and I don’t need to take the pain meds any longer. Occasionally it “pops” out and I just do the exercises and wringing motion of my thigh and I get relief! Thank you….thank you…thank you!!!
Hi. Yes this does help my knee. Certain movements in say, a Pilates class, are not for me, but because everyone else is doing them, you feel left out😂 and by the end of class you know you’ve made a wrong move. What’s strange is the next day I hiked 3 miles and was not hurting at all during the hike, but later I was limping. So very strange this comes and goes.
finished watching a couple of your videos and I am crying, trying to hold it together for the moment finally finding at least hope---I have been seeking out help for 2 months and I am suffering---will be implementing your tips---thanks for your caring heart
How is your knee how
@Monika how is your knee now after one year
@@ayenigabriel5128 I'm still in disbelief , but still in recovery--my access to precise assessment has been challenging. I had spiraled into depression from time to time.
@@monikastar9809 are you in Texas? Maybe go see Dr. David to check it out.
Me too .. suffering badly with no help from medical professionals
Dear sir.... Your high reps and low resistance exercise has really been showing results in a week......my knee is gaining its strength......im never going to stop this excercise now..... I think i will be able to repair my cartilage or maniscus within 3 months completely..... Once again thank you....
How are you doing now?
You better?!
I had an MRI to confirm my meniscus tear and went from 9/10 pain to 0.5/10 pain in two weeks using comfrey poultice and ginger poultice and drinking herbal teas plus other natural remedies. Plus stopped drinking coffee. Thanks for the exercises I’ll add them in.
What is a comfrey poultice?
Thanks !!so much have hunted for 6 weeks and this is bye far the best information !!
Thanks for sharing this. Your explanations make a lot of sense.
Love the tailgate swings they are So helpful.
I learned more from this video than I did from the therapist who took multiple X-rays.
You explained things in a way I could understand.
Just diagnosed with both medial & lateral Meniscus tear and my cyst ruptured. I have been with doctor and and no surgery needed just TLC. I loved your info and now I know I have a plan to strengthen this and continue with a very active life. ill be checking out the 28 day program! knees are tricky lil suckers! thank you so much!
Sliding leg backward/forward, with foot turned in, has helped immensely and walking is way less painful…your instructions in other video to realign joint also very helpful. Looking forward to trying the other exercises in this video. Thank you. You’re a champion 👍🏼
I agree it also helps with my pain level a lot!
You are really so great, David!
This video was extremely helpful along with your video about the ACL. I tore my MCL and ACL on a ski slope in Italy in February of 2020. I completed 3 months of PT during the start of the pandemic after 6 weeks of no weight. I am still experiencing weakness, uncomfortable and sometimes painful fatigue which now is leading to a weakness in my other knee due to compensation. The exercises you demonstrated are different that what I was taught and give a good example of your 28 day plan.
Hey Julia! Sorry to hear about your ACL and MCL tear last year :-(
I hope you’re getting stronger now that you’re doing these exercises!
Let us know how it is going!!!
Hi I have third grade menscual tear doese heels through exercise
I am thanking you with my whole heart right now . You have given me real hope . I am quite sure i damaged my knee and ankle yesterday in a nasty fall . Im almost immobilized , really swollen and in pain . After listening to your wonderful and very capable presentation , i feel that at least theres a CHANCE that i can avoid surgery , and brother , i pray i can avoid it bc i have a real fear of surgery . Im in a much better place now , mentally , all thanks to you . I love your pleasant and friendly manner too . And you made me laugh with your poppie-eyed funny look when you were saying the surgeon has to look inside the joint . You are changing lives and helping people . GOD BLESS YOU !!!
Hey MissLeeNY!!! We're happy to help you! We're so glad that you have hope about avoiding surgery now!!! Sorry to hear about your fall and all the pain and swelling you've had lately. We hope you get to feeling better really fast!!! May God bless you too!!!
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Incredibly informative and helpful.please keep doing what you are doing as you are truly a God send.Thanks you for your professionalism and humanity! peace and Blessings
You're welcome Khadija!!! We're happy to help you!!! ✌️
Great video thanks! Your videos are always so helpful and I've recommended your channel to a few people. I am positive for all the tests in this video. I injured my knee in 1992 but it didn't start to hurt until I stopped doing sport, mainly horse riding, in about 2009. In 2019 I had an MRI that showed medial meniscus tear plus early arthritis. Your videos are helping me strengthen my knee again. Tailgate swings seem to help and your advice about strengthening glutes and realigning the leg bones has been very helpful. The alignment thing seems to be a part of my problem. I've had a knee offloader since 2019 which was helping relieve the knee pain but I think the strengthening exercises I started 10 months ago are helping more. Thank you again for your great videos.
I just started following your MCL exercise and I have already had good improvement . Three days ago I was walking with a limb, now the limb is GONE ! Thank you so much and God bless you .
Good-day doc. First-off I want to thank you for your very helpful and informative videos. Honestly you're one of the best resources that I've found and am having some good success with your excercises.
Im at 9 weeks post-injury and my question is that, is it normal for me to not be able to fully extend my leg/knee totally yet, like I can with my good leg at this point?
My knee has been getting better with each week that passes, but recently it's to the point where I'm wondering if I might have what's called a bucket-handle tear, which may require surgery.
I've never really had much pain, clicking/ popping or catching/ locking. And I've also avoided any anti-inflammatory drugs or icing the knee. I've felt that letting the knee heal naturally was the best way to go.
I've only had alot of stiffness and inability to stretch out or extend the knee fully. There's still a little bit of swelling so that might be the reason that I can't fully extend it yet.
Your reply/feedback would be greatly appreciated sir.
Have a blessed day!
Thank you so much! I’ve been doing the inward knee slide for just a few days and the popping in my knee is gone!
. I’m years into knee pain. And have been doing exorcises to strengthen but not on a specific injury.
I recently had an mri that shows a slight tare in my meniscus. And your exorcises are already helping, the clicking as I said is gone! I feel like my alignment is back.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I use your technique for the stairs and I noticed a real improvement. Here in Greece is haluoronic injections and then surgery. I was so desperate and I looked in the internet for a light. And then I saw your videos. You have such a kind heart. Congratulations tobyour parents!
With all my respect,
A wooden knee with meniscus and chondropathia from Greece
Hey Claudia, you are so welcome! We appreciate the support!
This is Gold. Thanks
awesome explanation!
Your explanation of purpose of tailgate swing has been tremendously helpful. I was really limited in my ability to walk, as I had been "powering through" keeping moving. Basically compensating with other muscles, bearing weight on my "good knee" and doing all sorts of weird adaptations to keep going. Any time standing up was excruciating. It caused much grief.
Just a few days of STOPPING the things thar hurt,, and doing tailgate swings EXTENSIVELY (,yesterday 4 hours spread over the day) resulted in much reduction of pain. I am working on glute strength, and actually can walk 20 minute without pain (judiciously taking steps to reduce impact, and activate glutes).
Two decades ago, a PT said "you walk with your quads" but I had no idea what that meant, and zero information about the results.
I cannot say enough "thank you" or give you enough accolades. THIS is information that would be imperative for many of our chronic conditions that disable many of the population. Weak glutes affect so much of our every day lives.....
Thank you, thank you, thank you
What if it hurt to kneel on your knee to do exercises? What would be your recomendations?
Thank you, Dr. David, this vid has helped me tremendously.
You're welcome Mr Sumer!!!
This was very helpful. Thank you!
You're welcome McKenzie! We're glad to help you!
Thank you. Very informative. Will do the exercise and make an Orthopedic appointment.
Very well explained it helps a lot.🙏😊
Thanks so much. You are the first video I have come across that gives me hope. I was diagnosed with a MT. So painful. Almost hard to stand up straight. Can't walk straight without stretching even when getting out of the car up getting up from seating. I'm really hopefull that these can help (fingers crossed). I will also check out your 28 day video. Thanks again.
You're welcome Rosalind!!! Sorry to hear about your meniscus tear. We hope you can get better really fast! Just in case you need it, here are links you should check out next:
"Knee Meniscus Help"
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html
28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health
Thank you so much for your informative videos. I have a meniscus problem and pain which is getting better slowly. I am doing exercises you and others have prescribed and I believe they are helping my condition. Recently I visited a podiatrist and he has prescribed orthotics to correct knee alignment. My knee does bow out a little when I step. What are your thoughts on using orthotics to correct pronation and knee alignment? Thanks again, Rob, Melbourne Australia
I wanted to say THANK YOU! I had a grade 2 degenerative meniscus, and chondromalacia.
I've been focusing on glutes instead of quads and feel the difference! I just signed up for your program.
- Update 1 / 10 days -
Knee pain has reduced by 40%, along with the clicking.
- Update 2 / 20 days -
Positive: clicking and pain stabilized, no bad flare-ups. Negative: still not able to do more than 1000 steps per day, still mild-moderate pain even with so little steps.
- Update 3 / 1 month -
Pain reduces at 2/10. Knee feels lighter. Able to do up to 1100 steps with little pain. However got a flare-up this week and I feel a bit clicking again but not painful. I'm kinda stuck at this point and also forgot to do some of the stretches since starting the program😢Also, I haven't managed to successfully isolate the glutes, I'm still using hamstrings now and then.
- Update 4 / 3 months -
Pain has reduced a lot in contrast to the beginning, clicking as well. Able to do up to 1300 steps per day without meniscus pain, only patellar pain. Exercising the glutes daily is impossible, it puts too much strain on the muscle, so be careful with that. At the 2 month point I was stuck not progressing, so I had to add quad exercises, due to my completely inactive quads and adductors. That helped me progress. The foot exercises of the program have caused me foot pain, so please also be careful with how much you exercise these body parts. Do not do them daily, it is too much for the body. You cannot count just on glutes for walking, eventually you have to strengthen all other structures.
How are you doing ? Are you better?
Nice comment, thank you for sharing 😄
Awesome I needed this .thanks
Hi, swinging my legs has really helped with my painful knee arthritis. I get clicks but good ones, not painful ones. So glad to have found your videos, they are such a help. Watching from the UK
Hey Magenta, Greetings from Texas! 🧡🇬🇧We're so sorry to hear that you've been suffering from painful knee arthritis!🥺 It's exciting to hear that the tailgate swings have helped and that you have felt some relief. In case you are interested we have a program that has additional information in our Knee Arthritis Recovery Program. It's a 100% online and on-demand program for improving knee arthritis. It's packed with exercises, advice and coaching from Dr. David.
You can learn more about it here:
courses.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/courses/knee-arthritis-recovery-program/
In case you need it, here is a playlist of all our knee arthritis videos:
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
We hope you can continue to feel relief.🧡We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I'm so glad to find your videos. Both of my parents have had knee replacements and I'm just noticing this meniscus pain at 46 yo. I'm hoping to stay ahead of it. Thank you so much!
Everything it works for me, thank you
This was a game changer for me. Thank you so much. I am so tired of this well your old so what do you expect. An excellent resource. Once again thank you. Real knowledge. 👍🏾
Thank you so much for great video..
I hv right knee medial minescus tear found out through MRI and is tender now..my Ortho gave Hylonic acid injection and asked me to resume my normal activities like walking and driving. I started your Gluten muscle strengthening exercises and feels temporarily better and trying repeat it several times a days.. Thanks a Ton for your advice and service
Thank you! Well explained . I’m going to do those exercises. I’ve been in pain for a while after a basketball injury.
Thanks a lot ! Very clear and helpful !
Hey Katalin! Thank you for your feedback! Just in case you want to learn more about this subject, here is a playlist with several videos on healing a meniscus tear:
“Knee Meniscus Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html
Greta video. I think I just have minicus irritation. I have been overtraining with hiit workouts 6 days a week for months and it finally took a toll on my body. My favorite exercise is the knee swing! I will also work on reducing my inflammation and will listen to my body and allow it to heal before attempting exercise. Thanks so much!
You’re welcome ktam! We hope you can bring that irritation down fast so you can get back to exercising again!!!
Thank you for such clear and inexpensive important information. .specially for today's world of high coast of living. Yes there are people that living in pain and knows their financial situation. Thanks again God bless you sir.
My meniscus started acting up a few months ago. I'm leaving on a 3-month road trip so I cannot schedule surgery, which probably wouldn't be a great idea anyway from what I'm hearing.
Two of the exercises in this video helped me. The one where you kick your legs back and forth for 5 minutes. And especially the one where you curve your foot inward and slide it back on the carpet to straighten out your tibia.
I'll be doing those everyday of my road trip. We'll see how it goes. Thanks for posting this video. I'm very grateful for it.
How is it going now?
Hi. Thank you for this video. I know what my injuries is now with out going the doctors and hopefully no surgery. I've very active but will take it easy and do your exercises and carry on walking cycling and swimming because feels fine. Devastated because like to dance run and play tennis. Will be careful with recovery. Thank you for this video ❤
Great video, thanks for sharing!
You are very welcome, Tex! We love providing this service!
Dr. David, I appreciate your knowledge and exercises for knee pain. I was curious if you could give your opinion on getting a MT trimmed. What are the pros and cons? Even with good muscle balance, isn't there still a concern the flap could move around and get caught in an area to cause locking up in the future.
i really gained your tution im better now thanks a lot
Dr you are great help
About 3 weeks ago, I noticed a intermittent pain in my right knee on the medial side, especially after my yoga sessions. And a week after this there was much pain and inflammation which forced me to rest. However, whenever I did move about a lot on pressure would fall on my left leg and eventually developed pain in the left medial too. I came across one of your videos, doctor and tried the tailgate swings and found it so helpful. I have a bit of resistance while extending my legs at times. The first time I did these swings, I got a whole lot of relief. Continuing the exercises! Thanks a lot! 😊🙏
YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!
This is fantastic to hear Coach Jeeva!!!! We're sooo happy to hear you've found relief with our guidance!!
Thank you for updating us on your success!!!!
How are you now?
This is very good. Itotally makes sense that the hip is involved. Can these exercises be started when there is still signigicant pain?
Thank you so very much!
I do feel a little pain the exercises have helped me alot. thanks so much
Thanks ever so much, always inspiring to hear there are ways to take care of ourselves..great discoveries...and you make it all sound very accessible!!! Treasure
We really appreciate your kind words Gabi! We love to provide these educational services!
Wishing the best for your missions! I am a massage therapist and I always include self-help support for my clients. Most people do not like homework :-) but always nice to see people who do keep a little practice for their own good :-)
Hi. Thank you so much for the video. You have given me some hope that i may manage to recover. What is the time frame for starting weighted exercises, like goblet squats, Bulgarian split squat and so on? Thank you and have a good day.
I've learned how to handle my knee pain through your video. I appreciate. Thank you!
Hi Rosalind! Thank you so much for your support we are so glad that we have been able to help! 🧡 Below will be a link to our entire knee meniscus playlist should you need it:
“Knee Meniscus Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html
Please keep us posted on your progress! 🙌
I have been doing a deep dive into your videos after doing "something" to my knee a month ago. I have an ortho appt this week but have been trying to self-diagnose while I wait. I had settled on OA but now am wondering about meniscus irritation or tear. When you say 'popping,' could it also be described as crackling? I have very crackly knees. Thank you for all your information. You are the best I've found and I have watched a LOT of videos.
Just realize it’s my menscus ,thank you for the excersizes .very helpful…
The MRI confirmed it but both 2 and 3 indicate a tear. Great video! Could have saved money on the MRI!
video helps thanks
it help my knees a lot doctor,thanks for all your information,
You're welcome Lee Virginia!!!
I've just discovered your informative and useful channel. I am so grateful, what luck. I will follow your advice, I also had sciatica!!! I am going to implement your advice in that regard .Thank you. I'd like to join the 28 day program if it is still available. Big thanks
I have all the problems you speak about and tried to go down and up the stairs. . So true about the relief on the knee
Hey C Ward! Sorry to hear that you're dealing with the a meniscus problem :-(
Be sure to check out all our meniscus videos so you can have the best info about how to handle it.
Here is a playlist of all our knee meniscus videos:
"Knee Meniscus Help"
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Just what I needed!! Thank You!
Thanks so much for your help
You're welcome Lisa!!!
This helped me so much. My knee was so stiff. Once I realised that taking TOO much rest does the complete opposite of helping strengthen my meniscus tear, it was a game changer. The fire hydrant did burn a bit in my knee but it was bearable. I’ve been doing this everyday for a while now and it’s really helped with the pain and stiffness. I think I’m going to need to follow up with the 28 day programme.
Thank U so much for all this info!!!
You are so welcome! Thank you for tuning in. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for knee meniscus help. You can check it out here: “Knee Meniscus Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html
We wish you all the best on your road to recovery! 🧡
SO helpful‼️ More so than ANY doctor or orthopedic surgeon I met with. Thank you🙏🏼
Hey Flygirl! Thank you so much for the kind words. We are so happy that y ou've been to find our information helpful! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy absolutely. I will let you know.
Hello Dr. David. I would like to try out your 28 day program. The testimonial with Gwen was so lovely. What a wonderful woman 😊
Hey Yvette! Glad you'd like to try the 28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program!
Yes, Gwen is a really sweet woman!
You're welcome to sign up for the program right here:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/28-day-knee-health-wellness-boost-program
Let us know if you have any questions :-)
Wow these videos are therapeutic to my knee 75 percent pain gone down n 3 days
You are a great help
Hi Gloria! 👋 We are thrilled that our videos have been of great help for you on your recovery journey! 🙌 Thank you for being part of our community! 🧡 In case you are interested we have created a playlist on Knee Meniscus Surgery Help. You can check it out here:
“Knee Meniscus Surgery Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maIj5ge4oSQTqVs3RzwpqwV.html
We have a knee meniscus recovery program that is a step-by-step program specifically for helping to heal a torn meniscus. If you would be interested in that, here is some more information:
The Knee Meniscus Recovery Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with meniscus tears or trouble after meniscus surgery. To learn more please click this link:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery
We wish the best on your recovery journey! Please take care! 🧡
Love this video !!!
Hey thanks America Cryo!
Thanks I got a lot of relief in my back knee I will keep following you nicely😊
Hey Sun J! We can't thank you enough for your generous contribution, it does not go unnoticed. We are thrilled that you got a lot of relief in the back of your knee. Here are a few more exercises that you could consider doing that will likely help improve your knee meniscus injury:
“Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain”
ua-cam.com/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/v-deo.html
“Top 6 Standing Glute Exercises To Help Knee Pain”
ua-cam.com/video/jD7IRBfJ-mM/v-deo.html
If you are looking for a more structured and specific approach to treat a meniscus tear or injury then you might be interested in the "Knee Meniscus Recovery Program". It is also designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. You can learn more about it here:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery
We wish you the best on the road to recovery! 🙌
Shalom from the Ohio Valley 🙏
Watched your video on knee pain I subscribed
Thank you!
Hey Ida, Greetings from Texas! We are excited to have you onboard! We appreciate you 😃
Awesome I don’t want surgery this help thank you!
You are very welcome, Gabe! We hope we can help you avoid surgery as well. We have some more great content for meniscus if you are interested in learning more. Here is a link:
“Knee Meniscus Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html
Hello! About 3-4 months ago, I had a strange discomfort in the back of my knees. I then experienced a definite soreness both behind and and in the medial part of my knee. I was seen by a doctor, who said she’d order an ultrasound and X-ray of both knees. That was December, and I’m booked in for Feb 5th for the that work up.
I’ve been seen by a physiotherapist who thinks I have either OA, or a torn/or irritated meniscus, so I was given some stretches, which have I guess helped. She had also seen my pronation. I started searching online, and found your UA-cam’s. Specifically, thos on meniscus and OA tests, as well as pain relief, and exercises. They were such a help. Thank you. I was wondering that since I’m not sure whether it’s meniscus or OA, would the 28 day knee health program be better, or the knee arthritis program? If I do the 28 day knee health program if I just have arthritis, will I be ok with just that? BTW, did I say thank you for your approach to achieving health to the joint by dressing the mechanical issues. I’d way prefer to work at those things rather than surgery or drugs! I wish your clinic was in Canada!
Thanks and nice explanation.
I have problem with straightening. It was a sport injury. I have to bring my leg at a certain angle to straighten it.
I dont have other problems with daily activities like walking, squat exercise, cycling, kneeling etc. Should squat exercise be avoided still?
I am now going to follow the exercise you have recommended in this video.
Thank you so much. Just diagnosed with my 2nd meniscus tear. Will definitely make these exercises part of my recovery process
Ok, so i watch one of your video's dealing with the meniscus tear i have been doing the exercises, ok sometimes, I felt really good today until i tripped on bag, no not mine, I tried to walk it out, didn't work, so i sat down did the "twisting" then did the turn turnn foot.....my knee popped, what difference!!!! There is still pain but it feels so much better just doing it once. Where have you been all my knee problem life?? Lol, I'm guessing it started in my pre-teens, now Im 52 and very sore knees', lower back and planter fasciitis both feet. Kinda hard to be a nurse. Thank you so much for this and all the info!!
Bless you. Felt much better
We're so glad you felt better Veena Sharma!!!
Hello dr. I am suffering from frozen shoulder is their any ex. For it .pl. let me know
I recently had meniscus surgery. Unfortunately I also have a huge Baker Cyst along with arthritis and fibromyalgia. I listened to several of your videos today and the saphenous nerve seems to fit some issues. I'm thrilled with a few simple exercises like turning foot side to side helped immediately. But, what can I do for the cyst and the fibro if possible?
Hi, may I ask how many times per day should these exercises be done in order to be effective? I have a medial meniscus tear and severe pain and locking of the knee.
Your video have given me hope, please tell me that is it ok to do physiotherapy exercises if I feel pain? please answer sir
Thank you so much for your information ❤
Hi Sonia, you are very welcome! We have a knee meniscus help playlist that you might also find helpful. You can access it here: "Knee Meniscus Help"
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We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you and I will absolutely let you know ☺️
I have a question! I know this is a video to help avoid surgery, but say you had a bucket handle meniscus repair, are all of these exercises still great for rehab post surgery? I am 10 days post op and im doing all the research I can do when I start my physical therapy I can include other necessary exercises to strengthen and heal the repaired meniscus. Great videos, love them, and very motivational!
Awesome info!
Hey Mohammed! Thank you so much!
Hello! Thank you so much for this video! Very informative because I recently got news of a meniscus tear. It says I have oblique posterior horn tear of the medial meniscus. How do I know if It’s in the red or white zone in terms of healing on its own without surgery? The reporter of the MRI also didn’t put the dimensions of the tear that I can see on my report.
Man.. You are the best. Thanks,
Hi TheWatchover, that's so cool of you to say! You're welcome.🌟
We have a knee meniscus playlist that you might find beneficial. You can check it out here:
“Knee Meniscus Help”
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Wishing you a speedy recovery and continued progress!
Thankyou. The injury just happened two days ago and I’m so happy to jump in and get things better sooner.
Hey. How you doing now. How's your mensicus. Please give some tips
Thank you Dr!! I just love how you explain and show us how it works ❤ Sub right away!!
Wow you answer all my questions in two videos you are the physical therapist I need please will you move to California ( I hurt , didn’t know/ both knees when I was on the rocks in my back yard) one is still swollen, ok
Thank you I love you so much you don’t understand I was so worried OK now I’m gonna try to find if you have any scoliosis and discs and this video is so happy I just found it right now this is incredible thank you😇!!🙏🐾♥️
I have been following your advice and simple exercises for 3 weeks. My right knee with the suspected torn meniscus is healing nicely. I can already bend it and walk straight. I still have to practice the stairs more as it's still hurt. I can't thank you enough for this channel and the knowledge you share with people like me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤ ❤
Hey Noor! We are thrilled to hear about the awesome progress you are making and that your meniscus is healing. Don't get discouraged and know that if you devote time to quality practice then your waling technique will improve, it just takes time! We are glad to be able to help and grateful to be a part of your journey!
If you are still looking for something more structured and comprehensive to help you heal your meniscus. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with meniscus tears or trouble after meniscus surgery. To learn more please click this link:
"Knee Meniscus Recovery Program"
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery
Please continue to keep us updated on your progress! 🙌
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Awww.. Thank you for the reply and the offer for the program. For now, I will celebrate the win I was making and continue with your "free" guide. I was no longer in panic mode thinking I would not be able to walk. All thanks to the knowledge I got from you which for me was huge. My mind was calm and that was the start of my tremendous healing progress. It just shows how important it is to have the right mindset for healing and to have someone who cares like you, Dr David. I wish you a merry Christmas and all the blessings in the world and a happy New Year. 😊
how are you feeling now? Have you gone for the surgery?@@noorfaiza
Doc, at no given time did you state how long should you rest the injury first before exercising the knee. I injured mine on the 1st of March. After about three weeks if felt better, but I guess I re-injured it by not resting enough. It became swollen again and stiff. Doc, I'm thinking of giving my knee a 90 day rest before I start trying to exercise it, what did you think.
Recently popped something on my knee while doing jiujitsu. I also feel a pull behind my knee. I can bend knee just a bit. But if I go lower as if im picking up something from the floor it hurts. I do not want surgery. Im trying to heal naturally where Im also doing aome fasting to help reduce inflammation. Will try your exercises. You were the first that i came across how to heal naturally. Thank you for the information.
Hi thanks for your explanation. These exercises are ok for acl tears too?! I have both tears in knee( meniscus and acl together)
I would like too know about the 28 video your talking about in the video,i had a minisques repair about 7 weeks ago when too the physical therapy and they had me done some exercises that you showed that they didn’t show me the right way , I still don’t feel good in the knee I had the repair and the other knee it has a minisques tear and I don’t want to go through it again but I appreciate your videos, I’m doing your videos on minisques to avoid sergery again, thank you very much.
Thanks
You are very welcome Liza! We appreciate your support!
I had an xray, and the surgeon thinks I don't have a tear, but the start of one. I was doing the Brazilian butt lift, and hyper extended my foot, and, perhaps did a twist motion. I hurt both knees...one is pretty much healed, but the leg,in which I broke my ankle, is painfful, but only epwhen sitting in the car, or trying to sleep. I've been crawling around the garden, digging, planting, and turning over the soil for mulching it, and, I think if I had a tear, I would not be able to do all that work for several hours. I appreciate this video, and after the Father's day party, I WILL DO THE EXERCISES...AWESOME VIDEO. I love to walk, so I need these knees! Thank a you for your time.
Hey Jean! Thanks for sharing your story. We hope you can get back to normal very fast! Yes you're right, if you had a significant tear, you wouldn't have been able to tolerate all that very well without feeling like you need to go see a doctor right away.
Since you love to walk, have you seen this video about walking and knee pain? It would be very helpful for your knees if you did what we talk about in this video: "Does Walking Help KNee Pain?"
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@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Yes, I saved that to my library, and I intend to read it ALL. I TRULY BELIEVE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY, and do NOT plan to have surgery if I can help it! Thank you for these aids. Q
Just came across this video n quite liked the way you explained about the knee issues.i get swelling around my right knee on n off.would like to know what excercises can I start doing in order to strengthen my knee.Tks
Hey Jyoti! Sorry you've got swelling in your right knee :-(
Here's the best video to start strengthening:
“Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain”
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You might need to see these videos if you're having trouble with getting the swelling under control:
“Knee Swelling Help”
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Very helpful, thank you! I was in pain and the strong pain is gone. Will do them every day now🙏
Hey there! You are very welcome! Glad to hear that we were able to help with that strong pain!