I am 30, distance running for 10 years, and have been lucky enough never to experience pain or injury.
I fell on the ice 3 and 1/2 months ago and twisted my knee. My knee was stable and after two days the pain was 75% gone, but it hasn't improved since.
My family doctor ordered an MRI and said that I had a bone bruise, but my cartilage and ligaments were fine. He ordered me to stay off it and if it didn't improve in two weeks to go to an orthopedic specialist.
The specialist said that I had minor MCL damage and minor tendon damage and that I could go back to working out slowly, which I have.
I am in constant mild discomfort. My upper shin is sensitive to the touch and the back of my knee aches. I have run on it a little and it doesn't seem to make it worse, but I've seen no improvement in 3 and 1/2 months and I'm afraid to intensify my workouts.
I am anxious to get back to where I was prior to the injury, but I don't want to cause more serious problems.
Thank you so much for any advice you can provide.