Question 1

how long do hip flexor muscle medium tears last?

Accepted Answer

Variable time period: Most partial tears heal without surgery with rest and physical therapy within 4-8 weeks. Strenuous activity would not be allowed until adequate protective strength has returned.

Question 2

labral tear-pt & injection haven't helped) surgeon wants to cut hip flexor tendon & repair labrum - is cut necessary? will it create more problems?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends somewhat based upon your problem.  If it is only the label tear itself, then a repair would be sufficient.  He seems to think you also have some pathology if the hip flexor itself, which very well may be the case.

Question 3

how are hip flexor bleeds caused?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

how do i know if i tore my hip flexor?

Accepted Answer

Pain: 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 5

hip flexor pain from exercising how long until it heals?

Accepted Answer

Variable: 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 6

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

Accepted Answer

Hip flexor stretches: 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 7

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

Accepted Answer

PT: 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 8

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

Accepted Answer

6 - 8 weeks: If you don't have a labral tear the  tears should be 90% better by 8 weeks.

Question 9

strained / pulled hip flexor muscle?

Accepted Answer

Rest: Rest, ice, anti-inflammatories can be helpful.  If the pain persists, be evaluated by a specialist to make sure you do not have a more serious problem.

Question 10

what is worse a fractured hip or a sprain hip flexor?

Accepted Answer

Surgery vs Rehab: A fracture of the hip will most likely require surgery while a strain of a muscle will require stretching and strength training.

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