Why would you suddenly have pain in your hip flexors?

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  • chriamaria
    chriamaria Posts: 76 Member
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    Google the yoga pose called pigeon pose. That stretch has helped me greatly in the area.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
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    I experience this when I don't warm up properly enough before lifting weights.. had similar pain in my hip flexors from not warming up properly before ball hockey. So bad, I couldn't even stretch properly. Rest + walking helped a lot during the following day and I went for a jog in the evening. Pain was gone.. if it persists, go see a doc.

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  • wilsoje74
    wilsoje74 Posts: 1,720 Member
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    If jogging is effing me up, then eff that! I'd rather lift. But I needz to burnz the fatz faster so I figured I'd add cardio. I'll try stretching more.

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    did you go from no running to 50 min? That's too much too soon and yes can cause hip pain. I eased Into running very slowly and still get hip pain occasionally
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
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    Google the yoga pose called pigeon pose. That stretch has helped me greatly in the area.

    This is a good stretch.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
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    Oh, and don't take any advice from me. I've been out for five weeks trying to rehab a piriformis problem. Last year, it was several months for plantar fasciitis. Can't wait to find out what sidelines me next!
  • lorigem
    lorigem Posts: 446 Member
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    If jogging is effing me up, then eff that! I'd rather lift. But I needz to burnz the fatz faster so I figured I'd add cardio. I'll try stretching more.
    did you go from no running to 50 min? That's too much too soon and yes can cause hip pain. I eased Into running very slowly and still get hip pain occasionally

    I don't jog the full 50. Not at that level yet. I jog for about 10 then walk 10 and so on. I'm no stranger to jogging though - did it after lifts as a cool down.
  • lorigem
    lorigem Posts: 446 Member
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    Google the yoga pose called pigeon pose. That stretch has helped me greatly in the area.

    Sounds like heaven. I'll try.
    Oh, and don't take any advice from me. I've been out for five weeks trying to rehab a piriformis problem. Last year, it was several months for plantar fasciitis. Can't wait to find out what sidelines me next!

    Yikes. That sounds like all kinds of hurt. Heal up soon, son!
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
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    Your running form could be off too, not cooling down after your run, too much too soon, etc,..
  • lorigem
    lorigem Posts: 446 Member
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    Your running form could be off too, not cooling down after your run, too much too soon, etc,..

    Form. Yeah that could be it.

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  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
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    Haha seriously though.. I think that's why my hip flexors hurt after ball hockey. All it takes is one wrong but sharp move or leaning on one side too much is enough to do it. Try walking for an hour around your neighbourhood and let us know if that helps.

    Hope you feel better soon.
  • plaferriere
    plaferriere Posts: 2
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    Hello, I actually was suffering not long ago with a tight piriformis which caused major sciatica issues. My biggest issue was standing from a sitting position without excruciating pain, or being able to fully extend my right leg flat out in front of me when seated. The ColdCure back was a wonderful product. First thing in the morning, I would use the first gel (out of the fridge, not freezer) for about 30min, then I would swap it out for a 2nd cold one. By about 15 min through the second gel, my pain was substantially gone and I could function again. I used the BFST 2-3 times per day around my schedule. I went to physio two times per week for 3 weeks and was down to once a week for only 2 more weeks and then I was released. Physiotherapy consisted of stretching exercises (both done by myself and manually by the physiotherapist). After each session they applied cold (to decrease inflammation caused from working the area during the physio session) followed by some form of therapy (electric currant; laser; ultrasound etc., basically to stimulate the bloodflow) At home I would follow my regular treatment regimen of BFST and ColdCure as well. My physiotherapist was amazed at how quickly my condition improved since typically, sessions are usually 3 times per week for 6 weeks or more. It was probably more due to the fact that I didn't have to wait for my physio appointments in order to keep my bloodflow stimulated. I was able to continue, not only my stretching exercises, but was also able to use my products at home in between sessions. When first starting physio, I could not lift my right leg to even a 45 degree angle (while laying flat on my back). Within the 5 weeks (only 8 physio treatments) my leg could be extended way past a 90 degree angle. I now have full range of motion and absolutely no pain whatsoever.

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