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I have a sharp pinching pain behind my right knee when i walk and don't really know how to go about helping it. i don't do any sports.

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Dr. Suzanne Fiala answered

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Baker's cyst?: This could be an orthopedic knee injury that sometimes appears as pain in the back of the knee. Try a knee brace, icing the area 20" 1-2x daily, and see if it improves. F you are on oral contraceptives you could have a blood lot but this would be more in the calf muscles. If no relief, seek a medical opinion.

Answered 2/3/2016

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A member asked:

I have a sharp pinching pain behind my right knee when i walk and don't really know how to go about helping it. i don't do any sports.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Suzanne Fiala answered

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