5. Tightness in the Muscles
In some cases of Osgood Schlatter disease, a person may experience a tightness throughout their leg or legs. This tightness will typically occur in the thigh. It may be down the front of the thigh or the tightness can go clear down the back of the thigh.
This tightness may also occur all throughout the leg and be accompanied by swelling below the knee and of course pain throughout the knee joint. Stretching may help to alleviate some of the pain and tightness.
Rest, and over the counter pain medication can help with some of the pain. The combination of tightness throughout the thigh, knee pain, and swelling below the knee are all signs that you may have Osgood Schlatter disease. It is a good idea to go to the doctor in order to determine the exact cause of the knee pain that you are experiencing.