Inner thigh work & hip pain

yaya · 05-19-15, 10:27 AM

Anyone else experience hip pain from inner thigh work? I already no longer do lunges because of my hip flexors, so in the past whenever a workout included lunges I would substitute standing inner thigh leg lifts using a band. What could that hurt, right? Apparently my left hip!

So I no longer do those. The other day one of my workouts included plies. Never noticed a problem with those in the past, but now again my left hip is not happy. Like to the point I have a stabbing pain on occasion and the leg almost gives out. Do I need to forever refrain from any inner thigh work??

P.S. Weighted squats with my legs parallel are not a problem at all.

yogapam · 05-19-15, 10:58 AM

Do you stretch your hips, quads, and hip flexors? This is a really good and gentle psoas/hip flexor stretch. I have an issue with my right hip flexors being chronically tight, it affects my knee, and this helps a lot. You can use a foam roller or a yoga block.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUOfhQgNy9Y

yaya · 05-19-15, 11:03 AM

I do stretch regularly, but could always do more.

Thanks.

js70 · 05-19-15, 11:07 AM

Yaya - I have the same problem as you, especially my left hip!

Yogapam - Thanks for the youtube stretch workout! I will sure try that!

Jane P. · 05-19-15, 11:53 AM

If you have stabbing pain and your leg gives out, it could be a nerve or spinal problem. I'd have it checked out.

cooldham · 05-19-15, 11:55 AM

I have the same problem, especially when the instructor wants to do plies while tucked. When I feel a twinge, I back off the move and do something else. I don't go that deep in plie, either, or try to turn out my legs as much as more flexible people do.

Jane P. · 05-19-15, 11:58 AM

Plies, especially weighted ones, can be hard on the hip joint if you push too hard. Many ballet dancers end up needing hip replacements when their careers are over.

yaya · 05-19-15, 01:03 PM

Can anyone recommend some hip-friendly workouts that I can do until this settles down?

yogapam · 05-19-15, 01:50 PM

I have recovered from a few injuries/issues and always found the pool my best option for rehab. Do you have access to a pool? You can do aqua-size, deep water walking/running with a floaty belt, or swim lengths. I do some lengths with a foam float between my thighs and using my arms only to give the lower body a rest.

yaya · 05-19-15, 05:39 PM

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

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05-19-15, 10:27 AM
yaya Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wisconsin	Inner thigh work & hip pain Anyone else experience hip pain from inner thigh work? I already no longer do lunges because of my hip flexors, so in the past whenever a workout included lunges I would substitute standing inner thigh leg lifts using a band. What could that hurt, right? Apparently my left hip! So I no longer do those. The other day one of my workouts included plies. Never noticed a problem with those in the past, but now again my left hip is not happy. Like to the point I have a stabbing pain on occasion and the leg almost gives out. Do I need to forever refrain from any inner thigh work?? P.S. Weighted squats with my legs parallel are not a problem at all. __________________ Look to others for inspiration; compete only with yourself.

05-19-15, 10:58 AM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Do you stretch your hips, quads, and hip flexors? This is a really good and gentle psoas/hip flexor stretch. I have an issue with my right hip flexors being chronically tight, it affects my knee, and this helps a lot. You can use a foam roller or a yoga block. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUOfhQgNy9Y __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

05-19-15, 11:03 AM
yaya Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wisconsin	I do stretch regularly, but could always do more. Thanks. __________________ Look to others for inspiration; compete only with yourself.

05-19-15, 11:07 AM
js70 Join Date: May 2010	Yaya - I have the same problem as you, especially my left hip! Yogapam - Thanks for the youtube stretch workout! I will sure try that!

05-19-15, 11:53 AM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	If you have stabbing pain and your leg gives out, it could be a nerve or spinal problem. I'd have it checked out. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

05-19-15, 11:55 AM
cooldham Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NC	I have the same problem, especially when the instructor wants to do plies while tucked. When I feel a twinge, I back off the move and do something else. I don't go that deep in plie, either, or try to turn out my legs as much as more flexible people do. __________________ "I have to work for what I deserve."

05-19-15, 11:58 AM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	Plies, especially weighted ones, can be hard on the hip joint if you push too hard. Many ballet dancers end up needing hip replacements when their careers are over. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

05-19-15, 01:03 PM
yaya Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wisconsin	Can anyone recommend some hip-friendly workouts that I can do until this settles down? __________________ Look to others for inspiration; compete only with yourself.

05-19-15, 01:50 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	I have recovered from a few injuries/issues and always found the pool my best option for rehab. Do you have access to a pool? You can do aqua-size, deep water walking/running with a floaty belt, or swim lengths. I do some lengths with a foam float between my thighs and using my arms only to give the lower body a rest. __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

05-19-15, 05:39 PM
yaya Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wisconsin	Good idea. Unfortunately I don't have access to a pool. __________________ Look to others for inspiration; compete only with yourself.