Suggest Treatment For Pain In Hip And Thigh After Stretching

Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015

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Question : Hi I am a runner , I run an average of 6.5 miles an hour for 20 minutes, i stretch before I run , however last night when I went to bed I had pain where my thigh connects to my hip , in a lying position if i try to lift my left leg vertically its as if I have no strenght and have pain in that same area, is this a groin pull or hip flexor injury and if so what is the best remedy to cure this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are having hip abductor strain

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think you have stained your hip abductors. That is causing pain in the outer side of thigh and hip. It is common after prolong walking. I would suggest you to follow these steps.
1. Hot water fomentation
2.Tablet Brufen 400 mg twice daily.
3.Muscle relaxant like Myoril or Myospaz daily.
4. Avoid running for a week.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
Thanks

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