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I have several knots that pop up on my legs that are very painful. i was told they are muscles that have herniated. is there treatment?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Knots: Ususally a muscle that gets a cramp is in a certain group. For example cramp to calf muscle. Unusual to have muscle problem all over. It would be helpful to get more information on region and how extensive the " popping up" is.

Answered 6/20/2017

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