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Hi When I bend down keeping my legs straight the back of my thigh up till the hip joint feels a sharp pain and stretch in the muscle. Would like to know what is this? How to handle this?
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It is normal to feel a stretch at the back of thigh. It means you have tightness of hamstring muscle.
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Consult a Physiotherapist to learn gentle stretching exercises for muscles.
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Avoid sudden, jerky movements
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