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The ligaments to the outside of both knees are very tight it seems after a short period of time of exercise or walking i lose about 70% of the ability to move my legs because of the tightness can you help?
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Yes: It is not ligaments that are tight , but some internal breakdown in the knee. Torn cartilage or arthritic deterioration aggravated by activity. Consider finding a doctor who does prolotherapy to restore the stability and stop the deterioration of your knees.
Answered 4/8/2018
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