With both hands holding the strap (see link), I was trying to get into a deeper back-bend: lost balance, right knee gave way and my entire leg twisted to the right. I literally felt 'cracking' in my inner right knee and pain was immense. Immediately I knew I must have injured my right medial collateral ligament (MCL), it was the exact same feeling when I hurt my left MCL last year. Should have been more careful, can only blame it on my own stupidity and eagerness to go deeper with the posture, more so since I know that I am not all that stable with both hands off the mat. I am now left with a throbbing knee, swelling in the inner knee and walking with a slight limp. Not taking any oral medication for now, bought ketoprofen patch from the pharmacy. If my knee does not get better, will then I see the GP (who prescribed Arcoxia the last time).
Injury: Right Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
Symptoms: Pain and swelling in the inner part of the knee
Medication (oral) : Etoricoxib (90mg)
Medication (non-oral): Ketoprofen (30mg) patch
Disclaimer: The above not to be followed without a doctor's prescription
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