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How long should i rest? i am a distance runner (half marathons) and i have been having pain in my hip flexor. in the mornings it is hard to walk until i down some ibuprofen. i ran a half marathon last weekend and i am still in quite a bit of pain in th
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It : It will be tough to completely rest the hip flexor and keep up your fitness. You can try some less demanding activities during the "rest" period. Try riding a stationary bike with no to low resistance. If your feeling deep groin pain, you may want to have your hip labrum checked out. Could be a labral tear.
Answered 10/3/2016
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