Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
138 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Thigh Pain, Throbbing Pain, Pressure Sensation. What Is Wrong?

Hi, i was playing football around a month ago now and i over stretched when kicking the ball and felt something go in my thigh, i rested it for a couple of weeks and its fine when i run, cycle or walk, but when ever i kick a football again there is deep throbbing pain, and when i put pressure on my thigh there is a certain area that seems to hurt a lot.

What do you think it is?
posted on Tue, 9 Apr 2013
Twitter Tue, 9 Apr 2013 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 9 Apr 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello, kicking needs extension of knee joint and it seems you have injured your extensor mechanism i.e. quadriceps. You need to see a orthopaedics for clinical check up to find out the exact location of tenderness, power in muscle groups and if needed a MRI to diagnose the amount of tear if any.
I find this answer helpful
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  Dr. Saurabh Gupta's  Response
Hello and Welcome to HCM,
Thanks for writing to us.
It seems some injury to the quadriceps muscles which involved in kicking mechanism(extension of knee).I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Hope this helps you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
I find this answer helpful
Cardiologist,  Dr. Anantharamakrishnan's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Localisation, pain on movement, tenderness - all point to muscle injury at the site.
See an orthopaedician - for proper assessment / they may infiltrate the area...
Rest, warm compress and Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs can help in the mean time

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
I find this answer helpful
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]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on MRI


Loading Online Doctors....
Thigh Pain, Throbbing Pain, Pressure Sensation. What Is Wrong?

Hello, kicking needs extension of knee joint and it seems you have injured your extensor mechanism i.e. quadriceps. You need to see a orthopaedics for clinical check up to find out the exact location of tenderness, power in muscle groups and if needed a MRI to diagnose the amount of tear if any.