ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Tear is majorly a sports injury that mostly affects the sportsperson involved in the sports with sudden stops or changes in direction such as football, soccer, basketball and downhill skiing. The most common treatment for this injury is surgery till the time, but does it the only solution? Can it not be treated without surgery? Let us have the answers to all such questions here and find out if there is a better alternative available.
WHAT IS ACL TEAR?
ACL Tear is a sprain in one of the major ligaments in your knee, the anterior cruciate. As already mentioned above, the sportspersons are the most affected people with ACL Tear as they are involved in the actions like sudden stops, jumping, landing, etc.
STAGES OF ACL TEAR
ACL Tear has three main stages that also become the basis of its way of treatment. These stages are:
- Stage 1 – The ligament fibers are stretched, but no tear resulting in mild tenderness and swelling, knee is stable.
- Stage 2 – Fibers of the ligament are near to complete tear with hemorrhage, little tenderness, pain and more swelling, some loss in functioning, knee may be unstable.
- Stage 3 – The fibers of the ligament is completely ruptured into two parts, pain and swelling may vary in the different patients, complete loss of stability and the knee movements will be absent.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES FOR ACL TEAR?
The causes behind the ACL Tear can be:
- Suddenly Stopping
- Incorrect landing from a jump
- Rapid move around
- Reducing speed while Running
- Direct Hit from a football, etc.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ACL TEAR?
The person hears or feels a pop (sound) or the popping sensation in the knee, when the injury occurs. Other signs involve:
- Swelling on knees
- Pain
- Unable to move knees properly
- Feeling uncomfortable while walking
- Tenderness in the joints
RISK FACTORS OF ACL TEAR
The factors that can increase the risk of getting affected with ACL Tear are:
- Being Female due to less muscular, hormonal and physical strength
- Participation in certain sports like soccer, football, jumping, gymnastics, etc.
- Wearing unfit footwear
- Use of poor and uncomfortable sports equipment
COMPLICATIONS OF ACL TEAR
The biggest complication associated with the ACL Tear is osteoarthritis.
DIAGNOSIS OF ACL TEAR
ACL Tear is usually diagnosed through the MRI Scan along with the physical examination and the history of the related incident.
WHO ARE MORE PRONE TO THE ACL TEAR?
According to the researches and studies, female sportsperson are more prone to ACL Tear than the male sportsperson. This comparison is based up on the physical conditioning and muscular strength of both along with the hormonal influence and neuromuscular control as well.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN
ACL Tear can be prevented to an extent by following some preventive measures as mentioned below:
- Muscle strengthening Exercises
- Balancing Exercises
- Core and Lower Body Exercises
- Proper training about the proper techniques to be used while playing
- Avoiding the risk factors as mentioned above
DOES ACL TEAR NEED SURGERY?
As per the modern medicinal system, the decision for surgery in cases of ACL Tear depends solely upon the severity of the injury. Surgery can be avoided in Stage-1 ACL Tear but never to be avoided in other two stages as it may result in more severe health problems.
WHAT CAN BE THE SIDE-EFFECTS OF SURGERY?
Surgeries in the case of ACL Tear also will create the consequences as usual. Some of the most common side-effects that are observed after the surgery of ACL Tear are:
- Viral Infections / Transmissions
- Bleeding
- Numbness of the knee or leg
- Blood Clotting’
- Stiffness
- Uncontrolled Pain for life
- Arthritis
CAN ACL TEAR BE TREATED WITHOUT SURGERY?
Generally the doctors say that ACL Tear should be treated with the surgery, as it is not the injury of only one ligament but affects the nearby ligaments and tissues also. Surgery may be avoided in the cases of Stage-1 ACL tear, but it is a very rare situation. Stage-2 and Stage-3 are the most common situations of ACL Tear. And if we compromise and decide not to go for surgery then even the stage-1 ACL tear with continuous mild injuries will become more severe and can have various complications such as Arthritis.
HERBAL TREATMENT FOR ACL TEAR
After the whole discussion about ACL Tear and its most common treatment, now it is the time to learn something about the wonderful treatment of various acute and chronic diseases through natural ways, i.e., Ayurveda. Ayurveda always focuses more on prevention than treatment but still if a person gets suffered from severe diseases, it provides the best alternative treatment for the same. This herbal treatment neither affects adversely nor increases the risk of complications. Rather, the Ayurvedic treatment for ACL Tear will help in avoiding surgery even in the 2nd and 3rd stages and will recover the injury by working on its root cause and eliminating the symptoms of the disease.
Planet Ayurveda, a leading herbal manufacturing unit is dealing in almost all the chronic diseases successfully with the use of best herbal supplements. The herbal supplements from the house of Planet Ayurveda gets prepared under the strict supervision of the Ayurveda experts by following the principles of Ayurveda strictly. So, below provided is the treatment of ACL Tear in Ayurveda by the team of well-trained and well-experienced Ayurvedic doctors of Planet Ayurveda.
PRODUCTS LIST
- Boswellia Curcumin
- Coral Calcium Complex
- Joint Aid Plus Capsule
- Yograj Guggul
- Orthovita Oil
Herbal Remedies for ACL Tear
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. Boswellia Curcumin
Planet Ayurveda Boswellia Curcumin capsules include the perfect mixture of Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (Curcuma longa) which makes them the most effective and wonderful in the cases of joint pains and inflammation. Being anti-inflammatory and analgesic, these both herbs help in reducing the inflammation and stiffness in the joints leading to the promotion of flexibility and mobility.
Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water, after the meals.
2. Coral Calcium Complex
These capsules contain the natural and pure extract of the various Pishtis, Praval pishti, Akik Pishti, Jawar Mohra Pishti, Mukta Pishti along with Kamdudha Ras and Guduchi. All these herbs are loaded with the compounds that help in maintaining healthy calcium levels inside the body, hence helps in strengthening bones, muscles and nerves.
Dosage: 1 Capsule two times daily with plain water, after meals.
3. Joint Aid Plus Capsules
Joint Aid Plus capsules from Planet Ayurveda acts as per its name, i.e., helps in relieving joints related health disorders. These capsules are a perfect blend of the most effective anti-inflammatory herbs that reduces the pain as well. Its ingredients are Nirgundi (Vitex negundo), Shallaki (Boswellia serrata), Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Sonth (Zingiber officinale) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). Regular use of these capsules helps in preventing and treating pain and inflammation. It provides wonderful results in the cases of severe health problems like osteoarthritis, when used with other effective herbal supplements.
Dosage: 1 capsule twice a day with milk or plain water after the meals.
4. Yograj Guggul
Yograj Guggul tablets are prepared with the mixture of the most potent and effective herbs to reduce stiffness, numbness and tingling sensations. Besides these, these tablets have proven effects in the cases of chronic arthritis involving joint pain, inflammation and damages. Pure Guggul (Commiphora mukul) is mixed with Pippali (Piper longum), Jeeraka (Cuminum cyminum), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Adrak (Zingiber officinale) and some other herbs to provide the successful results in the cases of numerous diseases.
Dosage: 2 tablets twice a day with plain water, after meals.
5. Orthovita Oil
As the name suggests, Orthovita Oil from the Planet Ayurveda is a perfect herbal formulation available for local application. It includes the herbs such as Camphor, Gandhapura Oil, Prasarini Oil, etc. that help in reducing the joint pain, stiffness and inflammation and ensures the healthy movement of bones and muscles. It works as a supportive medicine in the cases of joint disorders.
How to Apply?
Take 5 to 10 ml of Orthovita Oil in your palm and massage the affect ted area gently until the oil gets soaked (90%) by the skin. Wrap the area with a cloth for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours so that it can attain moisture, restore energy and repair the joint naturally. It can be applied 2 times a day without any adverse effects.
Contact my assistant to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at - costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or call at +91-172-5214030
CONCLUSION
Therefore, we have discussed almost everything about the ACL Tear and its general and alternative treatment. Now, you can easily compare the positive and negative effects of both the available treatments to choose the best one for you.
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