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The need to stretch my leg when i rest

2017-09-09 03:23:30
For the past few weeks every time i rest or relax i have a pulling/tugging feeling in my leg to stretch it and move it. it has gotten worse over time and i don't know how to control it or reduce it.
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muscle Strain or Ligament Injury
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Avoid overstretching the muscles, especially when it is injured. Take rest, ice packs application thrice in a day

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Hamstring strain /groinpain possible so tk physiotherapy treatment for few days avoid stretching exercises

Answered2017-09-10 12:35:59

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Where do you feel discomfort in leg? In which region it is there?

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