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Hip flexors are the group of muscles that connect the legs to the upper body to support flexion movement i.e. to bring the leg or knee towards your torso or bend your trunk towards your hips. The five distinct muscles of this hip flexor group are crucial for lower body movements and also for injury prevention. And yet, hip flexors strain happen to be the most overlooked muscles when it comes to exercise, hence hip flexor strain have become common problems suffered by patients around the world.
What is Hip Flexor Strain?
Hip flexors are the group of muscles that originate at the pelvis and front of the spine and attach to the inside of the upper leg while crossing through the front of the hip. These muscles power the lower body movements and act as spin stabilizers and when these muscles get strained due to either overuse or muscle imbalances, contraction or weaknesses due to tightening or shortening caused by lack of mobility.
Causes of Hip Flexor Strain:
Too much over-use of these muscles courtesy of intensive physical activities like soccer, dance, martial arts, cycling is one of the most common causes of a hip strain. And this is why sportspersons are more commonly diagnosed and treated at our Joints and Sports Clinic in Mumbai by Dr. Chirag Patel. Even underuse of these muscles due to extended sitting can tighten or shorten the hip flexors which when subjected to sudden intensive tasks can cause hip strain. Direct trauma to the hip, rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis are also some of the few causes of hip flexor strain.
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Specialist Hip/Knee Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy Surgeon Mumbai
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