Torn meniscus?

Hi there,

I am a pretty avid gym user and have built up my legs considerably over the past 2 years or so. However I have a problem especially recently, with lying hamstring curls. Each time I lower the weight and have my legs go into the starting straight position, I feel a sharp pain in my right knee as if a ligament has torn itself. There is no audible ticking sound when I straighten it.

I saw an orthopaedist few months ago on the suspicion that I might have torn my right meniscus, but he dismissed it as merely a knee sprain after performing the McMurray's.

I am very confused as to whether it is indeed a meniscus tear or simply because my hamstrings are too weak to handle the weight. I do not really wish to stop training my hamstrings altogether. I have no problems doing weighted squats, leg extensions or even straight legged deadlifts. Ur kind advice is much appreciated, thanks!

Hi

You may try reduce the weight and dead lifts with slightly bent knees. Let us know how is like.

Yaro
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Where exactly in your knee do you get the pain?? Is it at the back or front, and insdie or outside of your knee.??