Can a muscle pull cause pain in the right side of the knee?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had a muscle pull in my upper right thigh, the back side, and pain in the back of my leg and around the right side of my knee. No redness or swelling outside. It is causing me discomfort. This has been going on for the past four days.

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

I understand your concern. This pain seems to be more of sciatica. So I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below.

Avoid lifting heavy weights.
Avoid arching your back; bend your knees to pick up something from the floor.
Avoid sitting for long hours.
Avoid 2-wheeler rides.
Improve your posture while sitting.
Try to get up from your chair every 20 minutes, take a quick walk around, and then continue working. Always sit on a chair with back support.
Do not get up suddenly from a sleeping position. Rather, turn to the side and then get up.
Take bed rest if you have severe pain.
Do hot fomentations locally over the affected area at least twice daily.
Apply Oxalgin gel twice daily.
Take tablet Pregabalin 75 mg for ten days before food.
Take tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg for ten days after food.
Take tablet Rabeprazole 20 mg for ten days after food. Take these tablets only if you are not allergic to them. For example, do not take these tablets if you have bronchial asthma.
Do physiotherapy, McKenzie's back extension exercises, back core strengthening exercises, and glute strengthening exercises.
After the pain reduces, practicing swimming, yoga, and walking is good.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.