Inner thigh work & hip pain

[yogapam]

Originally Posted by yaya

Good idea. Unfortunately I don't have access to a pool.

That's too bad. I am fortunate to have access to a pool at the community center in our neighborhood and I swim 2 or 3 times a week.

[videofit]

I lie on my side for leg lifts -- inner and outer. I don't feel standing inner thigh work as much. I just did Buns of Steel tonight with no problems. For me it's the outer thigh work in that one that sometimes aggravates my hips.

[runnermom]

Thanks for that link yogapam! I watched a few of her videos and am going to try out some of her exercises.

[yogapam]

Originally Posted by runnermom

Thanks for that link yogapam! I watched a few of her videos and am going to try out some of her exercises.

You are very welcome!

[Jags]

I experience significant pain in my right hip, as you described on your left, when I perform certain exercises or run on canted or hilly terrain. I wanted to try barre exercise last summer, to change things up, but quickly discovered that barre and ballet workouts were quite painful.

You may have a similar skeletal/structural issue as me; Femoral Anteversion. I found this article immensely helpful.

http://www.ericcressey.com/hip-antev...oning-programs

What works for me is heavy weight work, with absolutely no turn-out, and Pilates. I've also added in, on alternate days, Allaire Back Fitness. The focus on slow, controlled strengthening movements for my back, core, glutes have been useful to maintain strength in an area that will always be chronically weak.

[yaya]

Thanks, Jags! I'll check that out.

[yaya]

Jags, how about lunges? Do those bother your hip as well? There's no external rotation, but the angle of the rear leg bothers me so I don't do them anymore.

[Jags]

Originally Posted by yaya

Jags, how about lunges? Do those bother your hip as well? There's no external rotation, but the angle of the rear leg bothers me so I don't do them anymore.

If I have strained my hip flexor, after running a steep grade for example, rear lunges can feel iffy on the right side, but after working the posterior chain - extensively - and doing Pilates, I can do rear lunges with no problem at all. But I have to be mindful of the positioning of my foot on the reverse leg...no absentminded turn-out, turn-in.

[Cybersparkle]

Originally Posted by yogapam

You are very welcome!

Thanks for sharing this Yogapam!

And thanks for posting originally YaYa! Perfect VF timing - again!

For the first time in my life, I injured my right hip slightly. I admit I was over doing it because it was yoga & a workout I have done many, many times. But I hadn't done it in a while & really pushed with the advanced moves.

But, I ignored the tight feeling and feel I need to stretch more. I know my right hip has always felt weaker & tighter, but I think now that I am older, it has started to show. Plus I am sitting more at the computer all day & this seems to increase tightness more.

I will try more stretching & taking it somewhat easy for another week. So far, it is getting better. If I continue to have issues, I will see a doctor.

[Jags]

Yaya,

I'll just add one more thing. In my case, due to my chronically weak hip flexor, I also have a chronically weak right VMO, the portion of the quadricep above my knee.

Here is another Eric Cressey article you may find useful.
http://www.ericcressey.com/fixing-th...ks-in-athletes

I also take special care to not over stretch my hip flexor.