Pain in the Hip Flexors

 

If you are suffering from pain in the hip flexors what you want is fast relief. You can get that relief is a quick, non-invasive, non-addictive way from Dr. Jay McClanahan of Dr. J Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Nitro, WV. He offers a variety of treatments and therapies that can help get you back to a pain-free life. 

What are hip flexors?

Hip flexors are muscles that are located on the front side of the hip bone. They help you to lift and move your leg and knee up towards your torso and also to bend at the waist. You have one group on either side, and they are some of the strongest muscles in the body. When you feel pain in your hip flexors, it is usually located in the groin where the thigh connects with the pelvis. 

Causes of hip flexor pain

Hip flexors can be injured through too much exercise and by not enough exercise. This is a muscle that gets damaged in runners, martial artists, and soccer, football and hockey players, all people who use their legs a lot. But if you sit too much, you can also suffer from hip flexor pain from not using the muscle.  Stretching helps both types of injury. You should warm up before exercise and get up and move around hourly if you have a sedentary job or lifestyle. 

Treatment for hip flexor pain

After the initial examination and diagnosis, it may be decided that rest is the treatment that needs to happen first. With the addition of ice, this can be enough to help with the pain. But if the injury is more severe, there are other options. 

Massage therapy

When it comes to soft tissue injuries, massage therapy increases circulation and flexibility in the muscles and this allows for relaxation. When used in combination with other therapies, it allows them to work more efficiently. 

Ultrasound therapy

The ultrasound creates soundwaves that vibrate and massage the soft tissues. They cause the muscles to relax and help injuries to heal. They facilitate healing deep in the tissues at the cellular level. 

Electrical stimulation therapy

Electrical stimulation uses low levels of electricity to cause the body to produce endorphins. It helps to release the tension in the muscles and relax pressure points. When the muscle relaxes it can heal rather quickly. 

Manipulation

Manipulation of the spine is not the only area that can be adjusted. The hip can be manipulated, and it can help the hip flexor stretch. 

Contact Dr. McClanahan of Dr. J Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Nitro, WV when you need treatment for pain in your hip flexors. Contact us through the website or call us at 304-776-1520 for an appointment.