The 4 Most Common Questions About the Hip Flexor

ByDale Cudom

Below I have answered some of the most common questions that I have received from readers of the site; hopefully these can clear up some misconceptions about the Hip Flexor.

Q: I'm confused on where the Hip Flexor is located, can you clarify this?

A: It isn't actually a single muscle; it is a large group of muscles and tendons that are located in the hip region. Sometimes people will interchange Hip Flexor with Iliopsoas, which is the main muscle involved in vertical hip flexion, but in reality this group is composed of so much more. There are muscles from the groin, thigh, back, and abdominals that are all considered part of the Hip Flexors because they aid in flexion in one way or another. The actual muscle group has parts that go down to almost your knee, from the middle of your body to your outside, and almost up to your chest area; in other words, it spans very far.

Q: Is the Hip Flexor only used to lift up the knee?

A: No! While this is the main function, you must remember that the muscles contained in the group aid in any direction of hip flexion. The Hip is essentially the pivot point between the top of your leg and your pelvis that allows you to move your leg a full 360 degrees around. The Hip Flexor is responsible for providing the force required for every part of this whether it is vertical or horizontal movement.

Q: I have a sharp pain in my Psoas region every time I lift up my leg; I think I hurt it while running, can I still keep training?

A: This is most likely a muscle strain and you need to proceed cautiously. Make sure to read about and classify your injury. From there take appropriate steps to help your recovery. If it is a class one strain you may be able to train lightly with minimal risk of further injury. However, in almost all cases it is much better to take whatever time is needed to heal off and heal correctly. If you train through an injury it is going to result in scar tissue accumulation.

Q: I always come back from injuries too soon and get hurt again, why is this and how can I prevent it from happening?

A: It can be frustrating, which is why it is unfortunate that this is one of the most common problems that people have, especially athletes. There are a few factors at play here, first and foremost is that when you take time off to heal an injury, your muscles become weaker. It is VERY easy to overdo it when you return from injury. Instead, make sure you have strengthened your muscles sufficiently by performing a strengthening routine before you return to strenuous training.

Secondly, make sure you do not resume straight to full training capacity. You need to allow your muscles and body time to readjust to the level of stress that is placed upon them or you'll end up overtraining and getting hurt again. Start very slowly and continue to move your training volume up slowly to stay injury free.

If you need more information about hip flexor pain or other hip flexor topics, visit my website.

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