Why does the area where the hip and thigh connect hurt when pressing the leg sideways?
Disease description:
I experience severe pain at the junction of the hip and thigh when performing lateral leg stretches. While walking normally doesn't cause any discomfort, the pain becomes unbearable as soon as I attempt the lateral leg press movement. What's going on? Why does this happen?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Pain in the area where the hip and thigh connect during lateral leg stretching may be caused by several possible factors.
1. Hip joint inflammation: Inflammation within the hip joint may result from overuse of the joint, such as frequent high-intensity exercise, or from trauma. This inflammation can cause joint pain.
2. Muscle strain: During lateral leg stretching, excessive force or incorrect posture may cause thigh muscle strain. Soft tissues around the hip joint, such as the adductor muscles, iliopsoas, rectus femoris, and tensor fasciae latae, are particularly susceptible to injury, which can cause pain and tightness in the area where the hip and thigh connect.
3. Lumbar spine disorders: Conditions such as lumbar disc herniation or lumbar spinal stenosis can compress nerves, leading to pain in the region where the hip and thigh connect.
4. Acute injury: This could be due to a sudden strain or sprain, or it could result from long-term chronic overuse.
Ensure adequate warm-up and use proper techniques before engaging in any high-intensity training to help prevent such injuries.
