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Can Overstretching Lead To Pain On The Lateral Side Of The Knee?

Posted on Mon, 4 Sep 2023

Question: Hi, a few weeks ago I was stretching my legs with a pro leg stretcher. You sit in the middle of the contraption and twist a wheel which in turn spreads your legs. I pushed it too far and really hurt my knee. The pain is on the lateral side of the knee, in particular where the lower leg meets the knee. That band. I can walk pain free but get shooting pain when I sit down. Thank you in advance for your time.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Avoid this

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

This could be due to overstretching of the nerves coming from your spine to your legs and feet.

Avoid too much of stretching as it is practical of no use to your health and is evidently causing you discomfort.

You will be alright in a week once you stop using it.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Aashish Raghu, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (12 minutes later)

I have stopped using the machine for about a month now. Doing pt exercises not much relief, I think it's a meniscus tear or lcl injury

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Knee brace

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

In that case, use a long knee brace. Avoid painful activity. Get an MRI of the knee done.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Aashish Raghu, Orthopaedic Surgeon

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