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What Causes Chronic Pain In The Knee?

I hurt my knee somehow, it is painful to walk, feels like a muscle in the back is prevented it from relaxing totally, I can bear weight, I ve been riding a bicycle applying ice then heat to make it feel better, it feels better but still painful to walk any suggestions
posted on Sat, 22 Jul 2017
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The pain may be due to ligament strain or tear caused by trauma.

A physical examination by orthopaedician is necessary.
Take tab ibuprofen twice for 5 days with antacids.
Keep applying locally ice pack for 15-20 minutes 3-4 times a day.
Knee support cap may help in healing.
Avoid any vigorous activity till it heals.
Strengthening muscles around joint and joint exercises under physiotherapist.

Hope this information helps.
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What Causes Chronic Pain In The Knee?

Hello Welcome to HCM. The pain may be due to ligament strain or tear caused by trauma. A physical examination by orthopaedician is necessary. Take tab ibuprofen twice for 5 days with antacids. Keep applying locally ice pack for 15-20 minutes 3-4 times a day. Knee support cap may help in healing. Avoid any vigorous activity till it heals. Strengthening muscles around joint and joint exercises under physiotherapist. Hope this information helps. Thanks.