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What Causes Pain At Back Of Knee While Bending?

Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014

Question: I am having pain at the back of my right knee when i bend my knee for a long time...but when i stretch or walk, feel good....pls guide

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Likely to be due to muscle spasm. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXX, Pain at the back of my right knee is likely to be due to muscle spasm in the area. You need to do muscle strengthening and stretching exercises around knee to strengthen the muscle and to relive the spasm. Doing hot fomentation and applying muscle relaxant gel will be helpful. If the pain and spasm is persistant even after these measures, then I suggest you to get it evaluated by an orthopaedician for examination. He may advise you for the xray of knee to see any bony changes. Hope this will helps you . Let me know if you have any more concern. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (5 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor...I have undergone physio - therapies... now pain is reduced , earlier when i used to bend for long ( or sit for long) then it was difficult to walk intially for few steps...but that has gone now....but there is something under the knee which bothers...may be last 10% of the problem...stretching relieves...

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (10 hours later)

Brief Answer: Continue doing stretching exercises. Detailed Answer: Hi, Continue doing stretching exercises as advised by your physiotherapy. This will relieve the residual spasm. Wishing you speedy recovery... Warm regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar