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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 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.

      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 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.

        Biceps Femoris Muscle: Knee, Thigh Pain

          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.

          Semitendinosus Muscle: Buttock, Thigh, Knee, Calf Pain

            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.