Question 1

how to work out flexor muscle of hip?

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Stair climbing: The psoas and quadriceps (rectus femoris) are your strongest hip flexor muscles. Simple stair climbing whereby you lift your leg against gravity and move vertically constitutes real work and recruits all hip flexors to generate force and increase stregth and endurance. Similarily, leg extensions in the gym also work the rectus femoris  (knee extensor and hip flexor). These are just 2 of many.

Question 2

how do i treat a lump in the hip flexor?

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May be yes.maybe nit: All depend of the locazation and symtomatology, because remove it could be one option.

Question 3

what can cause hip flexor pain during squats?

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Labrum.: it could be a labrum tear.

Question 4

how do i relieve chronic hip flexor tightness?

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Static stretching: Hip flexor tightness can be bothersome, especially when moving from a sitted position to stand. Stretching exercises under the guidance of your physician, physical therapist, or trainer can help with problem.

Question 5

what to do about hip flexor tightness and pain?

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Stretch/ICE: Recommend course of stretching, icing and anti-inflammories for 1-2 weeks.  If not better, you may consider evaluation for other treatment options.  Consider further imaging studies like x-ray or mri.

Question 6

what is the usual treatment for a hip flexor injury?

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Slow advance to norm: Not all hip flexor strains are the same. Mild strains that allow painfree motion equal to the opposite hip can be treated symptomatically by applying ice. Tylenol (acetaminophen) or an  anti-inflammatory medication can help. More significant strains that make normal daily activities difficult or painful will require a period of rest and decreased strenuous activity until pain subsides and motion returns to normal.

Question 7

i was wondering are hip flexor stretches bad for hernia?

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Not bad: You should base all your activity on pain and discomfort as it relates to the hernia. If it hurts, ease up. If you find yourself limiting your activity because of the hernia, see your doctor or a general surgeon for a consultation.

Question 8

pain near hip flexor, i had hysterectomy cysts, what is this a sign of?

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See below: Try some outpatient therapy . There are many structures around the hip and thigh without a thorough history and physical it would be difficult to give you a diagnosis. Seeing an orthopedic surgeon would be helpful. Good luck thank you.

Question 9

massage and stretches for tight hip flexors?

Accepted Answer

Can be very helpful: Both massage and passive and active stretching can be very helpful for tight hip . Flexors. While a home program for stretching can work fine massage needs to be done by a provider trained in neuromuscular massage in order to get the most benefit. Stretches should be demonstrated at least once to make sure they are done properly.  Find a facility that provides physical therapy and massage.

Question 10

does glute bridging help stretch hip flexors?

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Strengthen: The hip flexors pull the upper leg up at the hip, allows us to lift our knees and bend at the waist. There are five muscles that connect the femur to the pelvis. Stretching and strengthening the hip flexors is important to avoid injury and increase performance.

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