Question 1

I have had a hip flexor muscle spasm for about a week now. sometimes the pain causes me to limp, and other times walking helps it feel better.  is it ?

Accepted Answer

Without other historical details, or an examination, it is difficult to assess this issue.  Please see your physician who can do a detailed investigation based on the historical details as well as an examination to create a diagnostic and treatment plan.

Question 2

How are hip flexor bleeds caused?

Accepted Answer

Torn muscles will tend to bleed and cause what is known as a hematoma.

Question 3

How do i know if i tore my hip flexor?

Accepted Answer

To area with motion.  See orthopedic and will likely need mri.  In meantime try rice rest, ice, compression and elevation and otc anti-inflam.

Question 4

Hip flexor pain from exercising how long until it heals?

Accepted Answer

This kind of pain if no muscle tear , just for muscle spasms and treated with rest. Cool pack and Tylenol (acetaminophen) you can improving in about one week .

Question 5

Are there any exercises to stretch or strengthen a hip flexor?

Accepted Answer

Tight hip flexors make walking difficult and running painful because the tight hip flexor muscles make obtaining full hip extension impossible thus significantly shortening your stride and slowing your speed. Hip extension stretching will help stretch tight flexors. Anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen may also help. Once tight flexors are stretched, a strengthening program will help.

Question 6

Will hip flexor dysfunction go away on its own? do you have to have pt?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexor dysfunction implies inflammation or irritation of your ilio-psoas muscle/tendon unit.  A physical therapy referral for treatment is usually the most reliable means of helping you get resolution of the problem.

Question 7

How long is it supposed to it take for a hip flexor injury take to heal?

Accepted Answer

If you don't have a labral tear the  tears should be 90% better by 8 weeks.

Question 8

Hip-flexor hurts when doing cartwheel. what does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

At 31, it commonly is a strain, if it just happened.  If it's been there for a while or has been happening over and over, then it could be several things.. A hip flexor tear (rectus or iliopsoas), capsule tear, hip labral tear, arthritis, cam lesion, early avascular necrosis, or stress fracture.  Unless it just happened today and you're walking without pain, i would see an orthopedic surgeon.

Question 9

Hurt my right hip flexor while exercising 3 weeks ago, it hasn't gotten better. how can i treat it?

Accepted Answer

If u are sure it's your hip flexor or adductor muscle;give it time and and avoid re- injury and it will heal( usually 6 wks. Or so). If groin pain continues after that and not helped w/ibuprofen see your md. Good luck!

Question 10

I have a hip flexor injury from soccer and i have pt for about. 6 weeks, and so should i take ibrouphen everyday to help me?

Accepted Answer

Nsaids are not a disease modifying medication. They can help with the symptoms however long term NSAID usage can have negative side effects. I hope this helps.

Hip flexor spasm

I have had a hip flexor muscle spasm for about a week now. sometimes the pain causes me to limp, and other times walking helps it feel better. is it ?

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How are hip flexor bleeds caused?

How do i know if i tore my hip flexor?

Hip flexor pain from exercising how long until it heals?

Are there any exercises to stretch or strengthen a hip flexor?

Will hip flexor dysfunction go away on its own? do you have to have pt?

How long is it supposed to it take for a hip flexor injury take to heal?

Hip-flexor hurts when doing cartwheel. what does this indicate?

Hurt my right hip flexor while exercising 3 weeks ago, it hasn't gotten better. how can i treat it?

I have a hip flexor injury from soccer and i have pt for about. 6 weeks, and so should i take ibrouphen everyday to help me?

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