Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
History Of Leg Muscle Tear. Now Have Pain In Leg. Need To Do Strengthening Exercises?
Hi Doctor....some 10 years ago I tore my muscles in the upper leg region, it was very severe and caused me to not be able to lift my leg up and now it pains me most of the time, in bed when I turn over, walking,getting my right leg into the car etc...I think I have weakened my muscles near my hip and groin, I limp from the pain most of the time and wondered what can I do..if anything..should I maybe exercise the area by swimming and try to strengthen please? the muscles seem to get stiff if I don't walk orif I sit for too long...Thankyou..Shirley
posted on
Fri, 21 Jun 2013
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 21 Jun 2013
Answered on
Fri, 21 Jun 2013
Last reviewed on
Hi
my advice is to have at least x-ray of your hip joint to make sure there is no arthritic changes, if it is absolutely normal then you can try some physiotherapy.
if no improvement with physio then an MRI scan is indicated
kind regards
my advice is to have at least x-ray of your hip joint to make sure there is no arthritic changes, if it is absolutely normal then you can try some physiotherapy.
if no improvement with physio then an MRI scan is indicated
kind regards
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Back pain
Loading Online Doctors....