Popliteus Muscle: Pain And Stiffness Behind The Knee
The popliteus muscle contributes to pain and stiffness behind the knee. The muscle is particularly affected by PCL injury and repair surgery.
The popliteus muscle contributes to pain and stiffness behind the knee. The muscle is particularly affected by PCL injury and repair surgery.
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.
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.
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 in the foot and ankle. Occasionally a trigger point at the bottom and outside of the muscle can contribute to pain in the jaw and side of the head.
The biceps femoris muscle can cause and contribute to pain in the back of the knee and the back of the thigh. Pain is often experienced when rising from a seated position.
The semimembranosus muscle can cause and contribute to pain below the buttock, the back of the thigh and the back of the knee. Pain intensifies when walking.
The semimembranosus muscle can cause and contribute to pain below the buttock, the back The semitendinosus muscle can cause and contribute to pain below the buttock, the back of the thigh and the back of the knee. There is often an aching pain down the back of the thigh while sleeping.of the thigh and the back of the knee. Pain intensifies when walking.
The piriformis muscle contributes to pain in the low back, buttocks, hip, and hip joint, pelvic area, and pain down the back of the thigh.