“Knee acl/mcl and a hernia?”

I would recommend MRI imaging studies of both areas for a accurate diagnosis of what’s wrong. Your Chiropractor or Primary Care Provider can order these tests for you.

Getting a proper examination with an orthopedic Dr is the first step. Also finding a Dr cetified in the Cox Flexion Distraction technique who utilizes the non-invasive knee decompression treatment is the best bet if there is not a surgical issue. https://www.coxtechnic.com/physicians.aspx

I am not sure if you have a hernia, but you can sometimes have referred hip pain to the knee. There is a nerve near your hip, which when irritated, can cause referred pain to the knee. I would recommend that you make an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon so that x-rays of your hip and knee can be obtained and the doctor can do an exam. Options for treatment will depend on the diagnosis. Tylenol and ibuprofen are usually the best medications to take to help with the pain, but you may need to ask your primary care doctor if it is safe for you to take these medications.

Nathan Faulkner, MD

Thanks for sharing your knee and leg concerns with the FATD community. I am sorry to read about this. I would be happy to offer you my thoughts, tips and suggestions. Did you have any trauma to the leg? Have you ever? If not, then it is not likely that you have torn your ACL. In addition, sometimes hip problems lead to referred pain in the knee. I am not sure where the ‘ripping’ feeling is. At times, swelling in the knee makes it tight and the feeling of pulling or ripping can be felt upon moving it. Thankfully it has only been ongoing for 2 weeks or so. I am an advocate of using anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDS) as long as your doctor permits these types of medications. If so, please take it with food. Lowering an inflammatory reaction (from overuse, degeneration, soft tissue tearing, etc.) can help ease the bothersome feelings you are having. I also believe in regaining or maintaining a full range of motion in your hips, knees and ankles (and lower back). If you gently and on a daily basis put your ‘imperfect’ leg joints (hip, knee, ankle, toes) through a range of motion, it will help keep the joints healthy as well as the muscles. Over the next two weeks, and two weeks after that, I am optimistic that you will feel better. If not, then I would suggest consulting with a medical provider for a good physical examination.
Here are some great range of motion exercises:
https://www.pop-doc.com/browse.cgi?category1=Maintain&CGISESSID=e1b529efc880b4a79b47fd390aad331d
I hope this helps.

Unable to comment about possible hernia. With regard to knee, could have a torn meniscus. I’d recommend you get an appointment with a local orthopedic surgeon.

Hi, While hernia may be a problem, it sounds like you need your hip checked! That can cause groin and knee pain.

Your history sounds like 2 different problems. It's not likely ACL or MCL from what you said.