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rockstarbk
5 posts since
Dec 15, 2007

Nov 18, 2007 7:17 PM

upper thigh pain

Hi all,

I have been having a dull pain in the inner thigh area close to the groin. This has been there for about 2 months now and does not really pain a lot when running. Its a sort of dull pain thats there even when I am walking and am concerned that it may get worse. It also hurts when I do certain types of stretches. I even took 2 weeks off and its still there. Any idea what it might be and how I can get rid of it?

Thanks!
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BeeMan458
131 posts since
Mar 24, 2006
1. Nov 19, 2007 9:23 AM in response to: rockstarbk
Sounds like a tendon tear or strain.

Rest for the injury is the only answer and this can take a couple of months. X-training via the bike might work for you. Walking, no jogging, will help also.

What did you find when you Google'd the injury?
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rockstarbk
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Dec 15, 2007
2. Nov 19, 2007 7:50 PM in response to: rockstarbk
Most sites recommended rest but somehow dont get the feeling that resting will fix this one. I was wondering whether it was safe to ignore the pain and keep running. As it does not seem to increase when I run and can seem to run with it. What concerns me is that certain stretches cause pain and also feel it when I walk.
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PBrownIMC
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Dec 14, 2007
3. Nov 19, 2007 11:52 PM in response to: rockstarbk
This sounds like it could be a hip flexor issue. Have you been to a good Dr?
If it is the hip flexors, the correct stretches and good massage will probably help. Yoga may help too, if it is the hip flexor. I would go to a good Dr, preferably one who is also a runner, and have it professionally diagnosed so you know what you are dealing with. I would be cautious of running too much until you know what you are dealing with.
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BeeMan458
131 posts since
Mar 24, 2006
4. Nov 20, 2007 7:27 AM in response to: rockstarbk
"What concerns me is that certain stretches cause pain and also feel it when I walk."

Allow me to repeat my original comment.

"Sounds like a tendon tear or strain."

Beating on it unmercifully won't fix it and can cause further injury.

Pain is the body's way of telling the brain there's something wrong.

Your choice whether to listen or not.

Wishing you well with what ever you choose to do
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rockstarbk
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Dec 15, 2007
5. Dec 6, 2007 10:46 PM in response to: rockstarbk
turns out that its a labral tear after the MRI scan. I'm doing strengthening exercises as a part of physiotherapy. It sucks because its been 3 weeks since I ran. Plan to start gradually this weekend. The doc said that he is "supposed" to advise against running but running may not make it worse.
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