Medial Collateral Ligament Injury (MCL): Anatomy, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Anatomy

The medial collateral ligament or MCL is a band of tissue running from the thigh and connecting to the lower part of the leg.  This ligament prevents the knee from being inward.  A medial collateral ligament injury is a tear of strain to the ligament. 

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury Causes

Individuals who participate in sports with stop and go actions, and twisting actions such as football, skiing, soccer, and volleyball can be at high risk for a MCL injury.  A strong hit or force to the outside of the knee can also be another cause for a MCL tear. 

Medial Collateral Ligament Injury Symptoms 

Symptoms are usually located at the inner knee:

1. Pain 
2. 腫脹
3. 剛性
4. Bruising 
5. Catching or locking of the knee

Medial Collateral Ligament Injury Treatment 

In order to relieve symptoms from a medial collateral ligament injury, we address the problem holistically and naturally, without medication.

ASTR treats MCL injury  以溫和、有效和自然的方式解決肌肉失衡、疤痕組織、觸發點、筋膜限制、炎症、姿勢、身體力學，這些通常是疼痛的根源。 ASTR 採用整體方法來解決疼痛的根本原因，而不僅僅是症狀。 ASTR 治療可以在家中進行 MCL injury.