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What Cause Pain Below The Knee Moving Upto Buttocks?
I did some painting earlier this year and I think I may have twisted or injured my femur, by reaching to paint in the back of cabinets near the ceiling, is that possible? I get pain in an area below my knee (left side) and sometimes the pain travels up my leg to the buttocks.
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
Hi.
The pain seems to be more likely associated with a nerve than a muscular issue. I would recommend a visit to your doctor to check on your sciatica. but for now you can do things like lose weight if you are overweight, avoid strenuous exercise, use an NSAID (e.g. ibuprofen), avoid tight fitted clothes, etc. But it is best to visit a doctor and get diagnosed right away.
Best wishes.
The pain seems to be more likely associated with a nerve than a muscular issue. I would recommend a visit to your doctor to check on your sciatica. but for now you can do things like lose weight if you are overweight, avoid strenuous exercise, use an NSAID (e.g. ibuprofen), avoid tight fitted clothes, etc. But it is best to visit a doctor and get diagnosed right away.
Best wishes.
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