What is the tendon in the back of your knee?

The posterior cruciate ligament is located in the back of the knee. It is one of several ligaments that connect the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shinbone). The posterior cruciate ligament keeps the tibia from moving backwards too far. read more

Because the tendon is thick, fibrous and has poor blood supply, the area is slow to heal. Despite the location of the injury, you're more likely to feel pain radiating up the back of your thigh or deep in your glutes. read more

Wrapping the knee in an elastic knee bandage can help reduce swelling and ease knee pain. Ease back into activity. After your tendinitis disappears, don’t immediately go back to the same level of activity that caused your knee pain. Overdoing it can cause a recurrence of tendinitis. Warm up and stretch before beginning exercise. read more

Back of knee tendonitis (also tendinitis) occurs when the hamstring tendon gets damaged or inflamed because of excessive strain or force being put on the tendon. read more