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Can't straighten leg
I can't straighten my leg whenever I try to do it , back and side of my knee hurts very badly . There is no swelling whatsoever . I got hurt while playing football
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X-ray must firstly.
Start physiotherapy treatment .
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You should give ice pack for 15-20 minutes twice a day...
You should do hamstring stretching and strengthening exercises with proper guidance.
You should do IT band stretching and strengthening exercises with guidance.
You can use Volini gel or spray provided you are not allergic.
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If the pain persists or aggrevates you need to consult a Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist for further evaluation and treatment either in person or through video call.
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Did u have a contact injury like a fall.
Take some rest and ice and consult your ortho or physio online to rule out any internal injury like ligaments or meniscus injury.
Follow PRICE.
Protect rest ice compression and elevate.
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follow rest and ice as precautions. Dont forcefully try to straighten the knee .
sometimes injuries can cause hamstrings to go into spasm as protective shield.. hive reat and consult the physio online we can help with a lot do at home tricks ro help you manage the condition in a holistic manner.
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Dont not squat and avoid cross leg sitting
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It could b hamstring stretch due to various reasons..
The history needs to b revised appropriately..
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as if for now icing would work
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Do consult for further assessment
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It can be hamstring...or TFL most probably...u need to get examine first by a physio...before starting any strengthening programme...as unhealed or misaligned structure will hurt further on loading..
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.. thanks...for any further queryfeel free to write or online consult .
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May be its hamstring tightness.
From how many days you are having pain?
Do u walk or do any sort of exercises?
You can use ice pack twice a day.
You can do hams stretches twice a day.
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Consult through practo for proper assessment of the condition and for the treatment protocol.
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Do not fold your leg frequently that may further increase the tightness and it will be difficult for you when you try to straighten it.
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Looks like hamstring trouble . We need to see and examine you to confirm . U could start ice packs for now .
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You can call us for an appointment
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Ice packs for 20mins
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