Here's what I've learned after researching thousands of meniscus tears:
Most people are unknowingly preventing their meniscus from healing during the most critical 8 hours of the day.
While you sleep, several things happen to your knee that can interfere with meniscus recovery:
❌ Fluid accumulation: Without regular movement, synovial fluid pools around the tear site, creating pressure and swelling.
❌ Poor circulation: Blood flow to the meniscus decreases significantly during prolonged immobility, limiting the delivery of healing nutrients.
❌ Joint positioning: Sleep positions often place the knee in angles that can stress the torn meniscus tissue.
❌ Inflammatory cycles: Your body's anti-inflammatory hormones drop during certain sleep phases, while pro-inflammatory chemicals can increase.
This is why so many people with meniscus tears might say: "I feel okay during the day, but I wake up stiff and sore every morning."
Their meniscus isn't getting the healing environment it needs during those crucial overnight hours.