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Stretches for Knee tightness

shoughton325
shoughton325 Posts: 2 Member
edited February 23 in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone know of any good stretches for the knee? One of my knees feels uncomfortably tight near the kneecap on the lower inside area, almost like a muscle spasm. I've had it for a few weeks now on occasion, but this weekend its more constant. I'm hoping some stretches and a heating pack will help.

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  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    sounds like it might be your IT band. foam roll that out.

    also, try this one:

    piriformis_stretch_seated_1.jpg
  • shoughton325
    shoughton325 Posts: 2 Member
    Thanks, I'll try that and see how it works.
  • phatguerilla
    phatguerilla Posts: 188 Member
    I second foam rolling as it usually doesn't hurt but if its the inside of the knee its unlikely to be the IT band. Firstly has anything changed in your daily regimen or training routine? Secondly have you hurt your knee at any point the last few weeks?
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