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Why do the nerves on my knee pain me when stretching the leg after folding the leg for some time?
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Multiple reasons: Perhaps it's not just the nerves, but also the joints, ligaments and tendons in the knee that hurt after prolonged stretching, standing, sitting, strenuous exercise. These could be due to strain, sprain, nerve inflammation or impingement. Any symptoms that get worse or accompanied by leg weakness or shrinkage of muscles, have yourself examined by your dr. Take care!
Answered 9/15/2015
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Neurovascular kink: The nerve and vascular bundle is compressed when the knee is bent, resulting in poor circulation to the nerve and leg tissue itself. The resultant rebound hyperemia causes the sensation of paraesthesia, after the knee is extended again
Answered 12/9/2019
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