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Uncomfortable Pain In Knee While Straightening The Leg During Walking Or Running. Relief With Knee Elastic. Reason For Pain?
Hello my name is Bob,
My question is, when I run for a long period of time or even walk a long distance I have a very uncomfortable pain behind the knee on the outside (right knee, so the pain is in the back on the right side). The pain is present only when I'm straightening the knee (no force applied) it feels a little like if the leg is going to fall (knee give up). During the pain I tried to do Squats to see if I'm capable and yes I am, no pain is present. It's very starnge, it really occurs only when I'm straightening the leg to take a step. When I put on a 'knee elastic' that you can purchase at any drug store, I don't have any pain. The elastic's job is to keep the knee straight so I guess when I'm straightening the leg, most of the work is done by the elastic. Can you tell me what it could be.
Thank you,
Bob
My question is, when I run for a long period of time or even walk a long distance I have a very uncomfortable pain behind the knee on the outside (right knee, so the pain is in the back on the right side). The pain is present only when I'm straightening the knee (no force applied) it feels a little like if the leg is going to fall (knee give up). During the pain I tried to do Squats to see if I'm capable and yes I am, no pain is present. It's very starnge, it really occurs only when I'm straightening the leg to take a step. When I put on a 'knee elastic' that you can purchase at any drug store, I don't have any pain. The elastic's job is to keep the knee straight so I guess when I'm straightening the leg, most of the work is done by the elastic. Can you tell me what it could be.
Thank you,
Bob
Mon, 23 Dec 2013
Thanks for query on HCM.
Pain during straightening of leg indicates some ligament sprain during your activity.Most likely involvement of cruciate ligaments.
Try to avoid any sports activity,running and even squatting.
Apply knee cap during movement.
Apply nsaid gel locally.
Take nsaid with muscle relaxant to subside inflammation.
Physiotherapy will be helpful.
Calcium,mineral and other supplements will be helpful.
Otherwise go for investigations like x-ray and MRI of that knee to confirm the diagnosis and proper medical management under orthopedician.
Pain during straightening of leg indicates some ligament sprain during your activity.Most likely involvement of cruciate ligaments.
Try to avoid any sports activity,running and even squatting.
Apply knee cap during movement.
Apply nsaid gel locally.
Take nsaid with muscle relaxant to subside inflammation.
Physiotherapy will be helpful.
Calcium,mineral and other supplements will be helpful.
Otherwise go for investigations like x-ray and MRI of that knee to confirm the diagnosis and proper medical management under orthopedician.
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