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I wake up after sleeping with a painful/stiff knee (back of knee) on the right leg together with discomfort in my lower back (also on the right side). this also happens if i lie down (e.g. on a couch) for a length of time.

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Back and knee pain : Your back problems may cause or contribute to nerve inflammation which causes knee pain. I can not be sure about this hypothesis without an examination.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/21/2021

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A member asked:

I wake up after sleeping with a painful/stiff knee (back of knee) on the right leg together with discomfort in my lower back (also on the right side). this also happens if i lie down (e.g. on a couch) for a length of time.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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