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Pain In The Calf. Have A Meniscus Tear. Can This Be Treated At Home?
I have a meniscus tear.I have not had MRI (no insurance) but have had a tear in other leg.Dr says knee is tracking fine but I pain in calf apparently in peroneus muscle. It has improved in the last month with conservative treatment.Any suggestions to rehab at home? I have been a personal trainer do I'm not a complete novice.I'm 51 love too run.Was once 350 Lbs and have kept over110 lbs off for over 20 years.Is it time to go to biking? I love running, but...
Wed, 29 May 2013
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A miniscus tear will not go away on its own. If it interferes in your daily activities then you may get investigated and even get the surgery done. Till then avoid activities that bring on the pain. Take appropriate pain-killers like ibuprofen. Do not kick. Biking does strengthen the muscles around the knee.
Dr Vaishalee
A miniscus tear will not go away on its own. If it interferes in your daily activities then you may get investigated and even get the surgery done. Till then avoid activities that bring on the pain. Take appropriate pain-killers like ibuprofen. Do not kick. Biking does strengthen the muscles around the knee.
Dr Vaishalee
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