Possible pulled ligament?
Question:
Where I work, I lift 40lbs+ sometimes up some stairs. Anywho, my knee didn't bother me at work. Wednesday evening, after work, I got up from laying on the couch and went to bend my knee. The back of it hurt, only when I was bending it though.
I borrowed a knee brace from my friend and wore it to work yesterday.
I tried to keep as much pressure off my leg as I could, when lifting things. I took my brace off and it still hurt to bend it. So, I took the advice of a coworker and bought an ice pack and elevated my leg, with ice underneath it all night(maybe I shouldn't have done it that long). Also, I bought my own leg brace.Anyways, I wore the brace again today, again trying not to put too much pressure on my leg. I also tried some ICY HOT on the back of my knee at break time. It doesn't hurt when I walk, but when I bend my knee so far it hurts sometimes, not each time I bend itthe back of my knee only
Answers:
If it bothers you more than a couple more days then you should make an appointment to see a doctor...if you can go directly to the orthopedic doc. Its sorta hard to give you an idea of the problem b/c your signs and symptoms dont scream out 1 thing.it could be a meniscus tear, could be a Bakers cyst, could be strain to one of the muscles that attach in the back of the knee. Have a qualified professional examine you to make sure its nothing serious.
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