Do you experience calf pain and cramps while exercising or exerting yourself?
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Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES) is a condition where the main artery behind the knee (the popliteal artery) gets squeezed by muscles around it. This can cause pain or cramping in your calf, especially when you’re active. It’s like trying to drink a thick milkshake through a narrow straw that gets pinched, making it hard…