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What Causes Pain In The Hip Flexors When I Sit For Long Period?

I have pain in my hip flexors when I sit for a period of time. In addition, I have hip flexor and lower back pain while sleeping. I am in good health and good condition (a runner) but I suffered a bad fall a year and a half ago and I can trace these issues to about that point in time.
Mon, 30 Jan 2017
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Hello,my name is dr Dorina Gurabardhi.
Hip flexors are a group of muscles that move the thigh forward and up. Strains (pulls) are caused by backwards slippage of the foot. This may occur with one big slip or repetitive small slips while running on a slick surface.
-Stretching the hip flexors can help.Lie on your back on the edge of a table or high bed and drop the outside leg off the edge.
-To maximize strength throughout the hip, work leg raises in each direction — back, forward, in and out.
-Apply ice to the painful area for 15 minutes three to four times per day.
Persistent or worsening hip pain request a visit to your health care provider and possibly a sports medicine specialist A thorough evaluation may be necessary and often includes X-rays and other studies (MRI, bone scan).
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What Causes Pain In The Hip Flexors When I Sit For Long Period?

Hello,my name is dr Dorina Gurabardhi. Hip flexors are a group of muscles that move the thigh forward and up. Strains (pulls) are caused by backwards slippage of the foot. This may occur with one big slip or repetitive small slips while running on a slick surface. -Stretching the hip flexors can help.Lie on your back on the edge of a table or high bed and drop the outside leg off the edge. -To maximize strength throughout the hip, work leg raises in each direction — back, forward, in and out. -Apply ice to the painful area for 15 minutes three to four times per day. Persistent or worsening hip pain request a visit to your health care provider and possibly a sports medicine specialist A thorough evaluation may be necessary and often includes X-rays and other studies (MRI, bone scan). Hope my answer helped you,thanks!