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Back of my legs muscles are sore?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Have you been: Working out physically? If yes, then have you been stretching before ; after exercise?

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/23/2016

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