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What do you suggest if my knee hurts when i flex or tighten my leg.?
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Ice.: Apply ice for 20 minutes at a time , 4-5 times per day and take an anti inflammatory medication. If it still hurts in 10-14 days, then see a sports medicine physician.
Answered 10/14/2020
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