Ok I used to play basketball ALL the time until about a year ago. I got a job and just did not have time for it anymore unfortunatley. However I decided today to get back into the game. I went to the local gym with a friend of mine and played some 1 on 1. It was about half way through the first game I noticed there was something wrong with my right knee, it hurt quite badly. Enough so that I had to kind of limp along for awhile until I called it quits. After about 10 minutes of rest, the pain was gone and I tried to play again... This did not work, the pain came sharply back to my knee so I had to call it quits for the day. I have had NO problems with either of my knees in the past, they have always been quite strong and never caused a problem. My friend told me that it might be because I have not played, nor ran for that matter, in such a long time and that it should be alright after a few days of exercising/playing. Is he right? Will it be good after a few days at the gym? Or could it be something serious? I can have it looked at by the doctor if need be, but I would rather not. Could I just wear a knee brace? The pain is on the right backside of my knee if that helps you any. I just turned 18 and I am 6'6 and about 210 pounds. Please help me out guys... I just want to play again!!! Thanks!
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