Expert Explains Hip Flexor Pinchy Pain (Plus Stretches & Exercises)

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In this video, we will explain the Hip Flexor Syndrome Diagnosis (hip flexor pain), as well as some of the best exercises and stretches for a tight hip flexor. Hip Flexor Syndrome is common in runners, dancers, and deskworkers. You may have a tight hip flexor whether you are physically active or not.

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[Performance Place website low back article excerpt] Hip flexor pain can wreak havoc on your love for running. Many of us run for weight loss or because it’s something we feel we “need to do” to be healthy. But not Julie. She simply loved the act of running!

A 10-minute marathon runner in her mid-40s, Julie would typically run five days per week. Some days she would run in track groups, rising to the challenge when her friends motivated her to get faster. Other times, she relished the solitude of solo runs.

Running was Julie’s “fix.” So when a cluster of symptoms started keeping her from doing what she loved, she knew she needed to take action. She came to Performance Place® Sports Care after seven months of unsuccessful attempts at treating the pain. I knew a detailed examination and proper guidance on how to decrease her symptoms would get her on the right track.

How It All Started
About 10 months ago, Julie began to notice hip flexor and sit bone pain when she ran. Since she didn’t do anything to create it, she thought it would go away on its own—just like most of her minor running-related issues had in the past.

But this time was different.

Soon, her hip flexor and sit bone were starting to ache at the very first step of her morning run, causing her pain for the entire duration. Her sit bone region would feel aggravated all day, especially exacerbated when she sat for long periods of time at work. The pain weighed on Julie’s mind. She wondered what she could do to make it go away.

When Julie couldn’t stand the aching any longer, she decided to take a break from running for a few days. Her hip flexor pain stopped, so she made the difficult decision of not running for two weeks.

Although it was painful to give up running, she hoped the pause would give the condition time to improve. And it did—until she hit the track again.

Just one minute into Julie’s first run in weeks, the pain surged back in full force. Frustrated, she decided to seek help.

What Didn’t Work
Julie started by exploring the typical healthcare route. But she quickly became irritated when her primary care doctor suggested rest and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications. She had already tried rest, to no avail, and she didn’t like the idea of medication.

Unsatisfied, Julie searched for a better solution.

Her next stop was to see a physical therapist who was highly recommended by one of her friends. Physical therapy was covered by Julie’s insurance, minus deductible and copay, so she decided to give it a try.

Under her physical therapist’s guidance, Julie tried to remedy her problems with a daily 15-minute routine consisting of stretching, glute strengthening and hip mobility drills. As her inpatient care, she received tool-assisted soft tissue work. But despite two months of diligently following this plan, her sit bone was still tender while sitting at work. And she still hadn’t returned to running.

Frustrated by the lack of progress, Julie continued searching for a real solution.

Next, she visited a chiropractor suggested by a friend whose sciatica had improved under his care. Julie received adjustments and soft tissue work two times per week, which was covered partially by her insurance. But after three months, she saw little improvement.

At this point, Julie was beyond frustrated. It had been five months since she was able to run, and there was still no real solution in sight. She decided to search the Runner’s World forum for more ideas on how to loosen up her hip flexor. After learning about the Active Release Technique, she visited a specialist who cost $150 per 15-minute session—not a penny covered by her insurance. After two months, the treatment yielded no improvement.

0:00 Introduction
0:22 Hip Flexor Anatomy
5:25 Hip Flexor Exercises

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I have seen many specialists physios etc and had coccyx removed, back locked totally with 12 months off work, it cost me a small fortune and a marriage.. Pain at 10/10 and totally disabled during time and fed drugs that made me throw up... could not sit at all because of stabbing pain.. No one could help me, nearly ended it except for my young kids.. This video is amazing using the Squat test first, the disc exercise was a good improvement BUT the Ab Wall exercise gave me full depth in the squat.. Not one practioner or specialist gave me a squat test! Pathetic and incompetent.. THIS LADY IS A LIFE SAVER!! FOREVER GRATEFULL - THANK YOU..

glennrigby
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Our teenage daughter, who plays high level soccer, was injured a year ago, and struggled to get better ever since. During this time, we spent $7, 000 out of pocket, she saw 6 doctors, 6 PTs, 2 chiropractors, MRIs, MRA, X-rays, and still couldn't train with 100% effort without pain. We saw Dawne and Sebastien on this channel, and decided to give them a shot as had nothing to lose.

After the first Virtual Appointment with Dawne, her pain went away the very next day, and have been able to train and play with no pain. We have to say, Dawne did not force us to purchase any program as all she did was test our daughter to see what could be causing the pain. In addition to seemingly solve 12 months of frustration, we were really amazed of how honest their approach was to patients well being, and not just about selling. Our daughter is now on a strengthening program, and chugging along just fine.

Thanks again Dawne and Sebastien.

DenaWald
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Ive been confused about this pain for a while now. You did a great job explaining exactly where it was. Thanks for all the great information!

whitb
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Best explanation I’ve seen. Thanks, you have resolved all my questions

bbeige
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reading this comment section, it amazes me how many unnecessary surgeries are performed. just mind blowing.

on another note, THANK YOU I received a jacked up massage that threw off my hip flexors, illiacus, etc. a dozen specialists chiros d.o. omt. pt. etc
instant relief. god bless you! ❤

cdzntz
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My issue definitely is in my back, i have anterior pelvic tilt and scoliosis. I have peroformis in my left side and now having right hip pain. Stretches make my periformis worse! I have been trying some of these from before but will surely try the last one as my core is so weak from my pelvic tilt. Thank you so much!

famz
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Holy stinkin' cow! I've been dealing with this pain for so long I thought I was just going to have to deal with it forever. Thought I would take a chance on Youtube. I'm so glad I did! The first excercise gave me so much relief immediately. Thank you, thank you, thank you! SO much gratitude to you for posting this video.

pushindaisies
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I've watched videos trying to find one that relates to me and WORKS and now I've found it..i really like/appreciate your no nonsense straightforward style and clear simple instructions and the skeleton example. Thanks and I just liked/subscribed👌💪❤

anneannabu
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Update…jumped off my four foot wall today first time in four months! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

thomasaseymour
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Amazing! The pain relief is real. I am so grateful for this video. Thank you for such clear explanations and guidance!

dinacampbell
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Thanks for clesr instructions to diagnose the problem indtead of doing just stretching.

kumarsabaratnam
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I have worked personally with Dawne and she is great at guiding you through the process of getting to the problem not just throwing a bunch of movements at you. I could not recommend her more highly.

CFSMTRAINING
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This was amazing! I actually just seen my hip doctor today for the fourth time trying to find out what's wrong. I had an operation a year ago ( June 25) went to rehab for 3 months it actually felt fine. Got a hernia operation in December so I didn't do anything for 2 months. After that my hip has been a mess. I went to rehab again ( 2 months) I have had injections. I had another mri which showed it's not torn. I have been seeing a message therapist for 2 months ( $1500 later) . After I seen my doctor today he has me seeing another doctor to get injections in my hip flexors to see if that's it and also to see if I have a hernia( which I don't) this video helped my instantly!!!! I wish you were by me!! It has to be my hip flexors!

phild
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I tried the lung type exercise. My provocative move was standing on one leg and raising the other knee. Before the excercise my right knee max elevation was about 10cm below my left knee max elevation. After 30 reps I tested my maximum knee raise and my right knee was almost to the same height as my maximum level with my left. Thanks so much. This will become part of my daily routine.

davidmcdonald
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Felt amount so much better after the first exercise. Thank you

Grrjon
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The last exercise provides an insane amount of relief. My tight hip flexor on the right really loosened up. I’ve got a herniated disc and the pain must be referred pain from the low back. If I strengthen my core the pain should fade. Thanks for the tips.

clublulu
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So, at the time of this comment, just woke up because I held my right leg at a forced awkward angle while laying down and kind of fell asleep for a bit, but then felt a sudden pinch/ache on my right hip flexor and tried the lunge technique and so far it has worked, lots of improvement! Appreciate the information in this video! Thank you!

Also this is after leg exercise involving the leg press machine earlier in the evening! Everything was fine up until now during my sleep!

IronWolf_
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OMG, I feel better already. Can't believe it! Thank you.

jeanettelogan
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I have some hip flexor issues and felt the video has helped tremendously. It was very informative. The video not only helped me realize what the root cause may be but how to start calming the problem down and finally getting it under control and dealt with. Thank you!

michaelsteinacher
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thank you for this video . i have been in pain on the left flex hip for a month . this small exercise has help . i will be watching more of this. Thank you

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