My co-worker (who is standing right here) has pain along the backside of her right leg, that seems to be more intense in the back of her knee and hamstring area. It's definitely not muscular...She has a "deadening" feeling with throbbing when she walks, sleeps, sits or stands (basically all the time). There is also a slight "swelling" feeling around her ankle. I'm thinking this is circulatory, but is there anyone out there who has more of an educated theory? Serious answers please....thanks
2006-09-11 05:23:39 · 4 answers · asked by julesl68 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I forgot to mention in my original question that she had taken a friend's muscle relaxer and it did nothing to help her. My friend went to the doctor Monday afternoon and he x-rayed her. The diagnosis is that it has nothing to do with her back, and it is not muscular in nature (that would be why relaxer did nothing). The doctor prescribed her an anti-inflammatory and pain killer. One dose of that and her symptoms have completely disappeared (for now), leading me to think that something was irritated and inflammed and pressing on a nerve.
2006-09-13 04:42:00 · update #1
I am a Neuromuscular Therapist.
Not to contradict your opinion, but the problem is most likely muscular. Pain in the hamstring and posterior knee, along with a "dead" feeling, is usually caused by either overly tight calf muscles (especially in the gastrocnemius tendon attachments on the posterior femur behind the knee), or overly tight hip and leg muscles. Overly tight hip (buttock) muscles can mimic sciatica by impinging the nerve as it passes underneath the piriformis. Trigger points in any of these muscles will also refer pain into the knee, hamstring, low back or feet and cause swelling or numbing. A quick look at her posture will give you some clues: does she lean on one leg more than another? Can you see a tilt or rotation in her pelvis? Is one shoulder higher than the other? Are one or both arches of the feet collapsed? All of these indicate muscle imbalances, leading to postural distortion and pain.
Go see a Neuromuscular Therapist or someone skilled in deep tissue massage. They will be able to release the involved muscles. A regular massage therapist will probably not have the training to help you.
PS- tight muscles will adversely affect blood circulation. Ischemia (lack of blood) will cause edema and sensitivity in the muscles, tendons and ligaments. And please, start simply with your approach, as I've indicated, and work your way up. Many here will suggest torn meniscus, sciatica, "pinched" nerves, arthritis, arthroscopy, pain medications, etc. In my experience, rarely are any of these valid factors for leg/knee pain symptoms. 80% of all pain stems from hypertonic (overly tight) muscles, tendons and ligaments. I am confident if you start there you'll find the solution.
2006-09-11 05:38:08 · answer #1 · answered by not_gullible 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-23 05:18:23 · answer #2 · answered by Wilson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-12 23:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My gf just had arthroscopic surgery for that,,sounds like a torn meniscus. Only an MRI can prove it! :-)=
2006-09-11 05:30:49 · answer #4 · answered by Jcontrols 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋