Quote (Boxa @ Feb 7 2011 02:09pm)
Hey Raynor,
So I took a total of 5 weeks off after my knee injury (diagnosed as a laterally torn meniscus and sprained acl).
Can't have surgery til May, although I'd prefer to avoid surgery.
Dr. prescribed celebrex for anti-inflammatory.
Last week started lifting again, pain free on squats/deads/walking/climbing stairs/etc.
Only feel knee pain when putting weight directly through it (i.e. kneeling or when doing laying/seated leg curls).
Do you think that's just because of the stretch put on the ham by the machine? What're the odds of healing this w/o surgery?
Most likely from the stretch and resistance. I would do a daily stretch routine (light stretching) for it, and avoid any muscular exercises that work that area for now. Keep it limber and keep it stretched.
I think you have a good chance at full recovery without surgery.