Question 1

hip flexor pain from exercising how long until it heals?

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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 2

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

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

Question 3

how can i recover from a hip flexor strain as fast as possible ?

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Depends upon its --: severity &amp; duration you have had it for.
The RISE= Rest, Ice, Stretching Exercises + pain meds like Aleve (naproxen) or Motrim would get the job done, but it'll take about 2 weeks at least, maybe more.
Stretch the flexors gently several times a day and gradually increase the range. Do not overdo it. After a day or so you'll get the hang of it. If you do too  much, it'll hurt worse.
See PCP if not improving.

Question 4

how long does it take a hip flexor muscle sprain   to heal completely?

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6-8 weeks: It depend if the sprain grade 1 or two and worse 3.

Question 5

my glutes, pelvis, hip flexor, and back muscle on the right side hurts like crazy, what should i do to heal?

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Why the pain?: The remedy will be determined by the cause. Perhaps you need time & rest from whatever is the cause. See your dr if you are in severe pain.

Question 6

how are hip flexor bleeds caused?

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

Question 7

how do i know if i tore my hip flexor?

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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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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