Knee ligament injuries (ACL/MCL/PCL)

Knee ligament injuries feel like snapped ropes, leaving the joint unstable and painful. Ayurveda sees them as sandhi-vibhramśa, joint derangements from aggravated vāta causing rupture of supporting tissues. Suśruta Saṃhitā describes sandhi-bhagna, injuries of ligaments and joints, where trauma and vāta imbalance bring pain, swelling, and restricted movement (Suśruta Cikitsāsthāna 3.18).

Common Causes of Knee ligament injuries (ACL/MCL/PCL)

Sudden twists or sports-related trauma
Falls or accidents straining knee stability
Overuse and repetitive stress on joints
Weak muscles failing to support ligaments
Degenerative changes increasing vāta imbalance

Symptoms of Knee ligament injuries (ACL/MCL/PCL)

Sudden pain with a popping sound
Swelling and stiffness around the knee
Instability or knee giving way during movement
Difficulty bearing weight or walking
Reduced range of motion with tenderness

Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Knee ligament injuries (ACL/MCL/PCL)

Abhyanga (oil massage) and bandhana (supportive binding)
Svedana (herbal fomentation) to reduce swelling
Herbs like aśvagandhā and guggulu for tissue repair
Pathya diet: nourishing, warm foods to support healing
Physiotherapy and yoga for gradual mobility restoration