Muscle stiffness & spasm above the knee!

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Asked for Female, 41 Years

I have been experiencing pain above & around the knee....its kind of muscle spasm & tightNess due to which I am not able to bend my knee & it hurts too!

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Dr. Aritra Dey (PT) Physiotherapist 10 yrs exp Kolkata · Accepted Answer

Dr. Aritra Dey (PT)

Physiotherapist 10 yrs exp Kolkata

Apply ice massage around the knee for 10 to 15 minutes until numbness occur . Then try to bend the knee passively, within pain free range .

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If pain didn't subside after application of ice, consult physician asap.

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