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Lower Leg Muscles

Plantaris Muscle: Back Of The Knee Pain

    The plantaris muscle is a very small muscle located behind the knee. It contributes to pain behind the knee and is occasionally involved in cramps in the calf.

    Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle: Big Toe Pain

      The flexor hallucis longus can cause and contribute to pain in the big toe and ball of the foot. A classic sign of flexor hallucis longus dysfunction is numbness on the bottom of the big toe.

      Flexor Digitorum Longus Muscle Pain

        The flexor digitorum longus muscle contributes to pain in the foot and lower leg. It plays a role in foot cramps, hammertoes, and claw toes.

        Gastrocnemius Muscle: Knee and Foot Pain

          The gastrocnemius muscle contributes to pain in the back of the knee, lower leg, ankle, and foot arch pain. The muscle is known to contribute to lower leg cramps. Edit Snippet

          Soleus Muscle Pain

            The soleus muscle can cause and contribute to pain in the heel, ankle, and back of the knee. It can also cause pain in the low back on the same side of the affected leg. Dysfunction of the soleus muscle can also contribute to swelling… Read More »Soleus Muscle Pain