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I'm a runner and i've recently been suffering from irritation at the middle back of my knee.
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Stretch: If u are a consistent runner for some time this could be related to hamstring tightness( stretch more); if it persists see an ors for examination; occ. Swelling from your knee joint can leak into the back of the knee between the gastrocs and hamstrings and cause pain.
Answered 10/9/2013
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