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I feel a tension with no pain like over stretching or pulling in the back of my knee when i extend it while sitting or laying down what could it be ?

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

See below: It could be a tendonitis or liagament strain or muscle strain. We can't tell you what exactly it is without an examination. You should get it checked out.

Answered 7/5/2013

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A member asked:

I feel a tension with no pain like over stretching or pulling in the back of my knee when i extend it while sitting or laying down what could it be ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

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