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What Causes Extreme Tightness And Pain In The Lower Leg Muscles?

Hi, I was kneeling down yesterday and when I stood up my right leg made popping sound and from the knee down my muscles were so tight that I couldn t walk. I had this happen about 4 months ago as well only it was both legs. The best way to describe the pain is it feels like all the muscles have ceased up like a Charlie horse and it takes about 2 days to have everything return to normal I saw my doctor today and she confirmed that it isn t an issue with my meniscus or acl.
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Hello,

Extreme tightness & pain in leg muscles due to involuntary muscle contractions 'cause of overuse or fatigue. Stretch exercises can be helpful to relieve the symptoms. Other medical conditions with similar symptoms are varicose veins, poor circulation, venous insufficiency & PID. Get clinically examined, get blood & imaging tests done.

Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected & clinical condition assessed. In the meantime take NSAIDS, one SOS for relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Extreme Tightness And Pain In The Lower Leg Muscles?

Hello, Extreme tightness & pain in leg muscles due to involuntary muscle contractions cause of overuse or fatigue. Stretch exercises can be helpful to relieve the symptoms. Other medical conditions with similar symptoms are varicose veins, poor circulation, venous insufficiency & PID. Get clinically examined, get blood & imaging tests done. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected & clinical condition assessed. In the meantime take NSAIDS, one SOS for relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician