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Im athlete who runs 3 miles and more.my right back leg hurt with pain from my calves lower part of my thigh and i can't extend it to stretch or run y?
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Ouch: You may have developed a hamstring tendonitis especially if you have increased the frequency, duration, or intensity of your runs. Icing and using advil (ibuprofen) should calm it down and should start feeling better. If it does not, i would see your family physician.
Answered 9/28/2016
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