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I have some pain behind my knee i like my upper calf area, playing sports and running its fine seems like it's only when i squat. any thoughts?
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Cyst or Strain: First of all lay off the exercise and see your doctor for an exam. Possibilities include a strained muscle or ligament. Another possibility may be a ruptured cyst which is behind the knee, called a Baker's cyst. Either way you need to be examined to get a true diagnosis.
Answered 6/11/2017
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