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Could Physical Therapy Cause Pain, Tingling And Numbness Behind Knee And Foot?
I have been doing at home physical therapy (based upon previous Physical Therapist s instructions) for pain beneath my right kneecap and lower back hip for about 3 months, but am now experiencing moderate pain, tingling, and minor numbness (somewhat like temporarily cutoff circulation) behind my right knee as well as in my right foot for approximately 1 week. Could this be a circulation or nerve-related problem? Could the pt be causing the pain, tingling, and minor numbness? Should I discontinue the pt ?
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
Hello,
The pain beneath the kneecaps can be related to bursitis. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest to continue physical therapy to help relieve the symptoms.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The pain beneath the kneecaps can be related to bursitis. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest to continue physical therapy to help relieve the symptoms.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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