A knee ligament injury is quite common and will normally heal without problems, but some will require surgery. This is known as a soft tissue injury. You may feel a popping or snapping sensation at the time of the injury, or even hear a popping sound. You will feel pain, swelling, and instability around your knee. The treatment will depend on what damage you have done and how bad the damage is.
. It is recommended that you follow the PRICE procedure for self help. This is protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Some things not to do for the first three days are known as HARM. This is heat, alcohol, running, and massaging.
