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What Causes Stiffness And Pain While Straightening The Leg?

I woke up this morning with weakness in my leg and pain when I tried to put weight on it. It was difficult for me to straighten my leg and stand fully without standing on my toes on that leg. I had to have a slight bend and limp to move around. It has eased somewhat, but it took all day to get to that point.
Thu, 9 Apr 2015
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Hi, your symptoms look more like a sprain, and giving adequate rest is the key to healing. take analgesics to smoothening of pain, and you will need to start taking gradual physio regularly once your pain settels.
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What Causes Stiffness And Pain While Straightening The Leg?

Hi, your symptoms look more like a sprain, and giving adequate rest is the key to healing. take analgesics to smoothening of pain, and you will need to start taking gradual physio regularly once your pain settels.