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I do leg excercises while continuing to run 45 min a day and 30 min elliptical, but my hip flexors hurt afterwards. what should i do?
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Several things: Do you have a hope stretch routine prior to starting? Are you wearing proper shoes? Try running on a surface that has give to it, and ice when done. You can take Ibuprofen or aleve (naproxen) for the pain. Be sure you are not overdoing it also.
Answered 6/25/2014
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