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Michelle Davidson(Physical Therapist)answered(7/31/2012)So unfortunately there are a lot of things that can cause or contribute to inner thigh pain or tightness--if it has been going on that long without relief I would recommend getting it checked out just in case (and your doctor will probably just refer you to PT...) --but in the meantime, some of the things that I would recommend trying would be
-Starting with a light core stability program. If you have instability at your lower back or at your hips/pelvis because of weakness around your back or core it can cause some pain in weird places! Start just by drawing in your lower abdominal muscles like you are sucking in to put on tight pants (because we have ALL done that!) and hold for about 10sec. Once you feel like you can control that and breathe at the same time, try marching your legs in place or sliding one leg out at the time without releasing those core muscles.
-My favorite hip strengthening exercises are side lying leg lifts (think Jane Fonda) but keep your core muscles tight and raise and lower your legs slowly
-Then stretch out your inner thigh while either laying on your back or sitting up--that old frog position stretch you used to do in gymnastics works great--hold for about 30sec at a time and remember not to go into a painful range--just stretch!
Good Luck!
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Anonymousanswered(8/1/2012)Casey-- It does seem like if it was just a "groin strain" like you had said, it would be better by now--if not by all those other techniques than just by time alone. I have seen a number of women in my clinic with anterior hip or groin pain because of low back problems or instability in their back or their SI joint (the place where your low back/sacrum and your hips meet) and unless that is properly diagnosed and treated with a stability program or other techniques, the problem doesn't really go away.
Does that help at all? If you need any guidance or advice on anyone else to maybe see or other possible exercise options let me know and I will if I can give you a start in the right direction!
Michelle Davidson(Physical Therapist)answered(8/6/2012)Though frustrating to hear, I would still say that another evaluation and a combination of exercise, and manual-based techniques from PT sound like they are going to be helpful for you. The good thing about Pennsylvania and New Jersey-both convenient to you--is that Physical Therapy is direct access, meaning you can go to certain licensed therapists for an evaluation without needing a referral/prescription first if you really didn't want to have to go back to another physician. There are some great orthopedic clinics in the South Jersey area--and if you are willing to go to Philly, the Rothman Center has orthopedic surgeons as well as some great Physical Therapists so you can kill two birds with one stone.
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Casey K.answered(7/31/2012)Thanks Michelle. I've done PT, trigger point stimulation, Graston technique PT and it all helps temporarily but as soon as I go back to doing something (anything physical) the pain and soreness comes back. It gets to a point where I don't even want to shop (GASP!) because I know I'll be sore from walking around the store! I have to think it's something bigger than just a "pulled muscle" or groin strain. Wouldn't it have healed by now?
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Casey K.answered(8/1/2012)It very well could be my back and or hips. I have pain in my left rear side and find myself sitting/leaning to one side to avoid sitting on that bone. I live in South Jersey and have not found an orthopaedic that seems to be concerned with getting me better. I've had three doctors so far! Should I try a chiropractor for this? Any suggestions you can give would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Casey, Did you ever get a diagnosis for this or treatment that works? Your story sounds EXACTLY like mine. I did get a steroid shot that worked for a few weeks, but then back to having the same problem. Two chiros have not made much difference. It gets better, then I do something with impact- even walking, and it is back to horrible pain.
BAILEY224answered(3/1/2013)I have been living with groin/and outer hip pain for 7 months now. I had arthroscopic surgery that made it worse, and am 51 yrs old and scheduled in April for a hip replacement. Good luck to you. Let me know how you make out! - Barb
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Debieanswered(4/23/2013)I have had pain with almost the same exact symptoms. My problem has been going on three years now. There have been several times where I feel I am improving, but it gets bad again. I, like you, have tried the trigger release specialist, but it returns. I have came to realize my problem has to do with sitting for long periods of time at a desk, in the car, etc. Naudi Aguilar with Functional Patterns in San Diego has been extremely helpful to me. I do not live in CA, so I go to his website, watch his videos, and have purchased his new E-book. He has so many great recommendations for stretches. He has helped me a lot. He understands how muscles work with each other to cause this imbalance and how to repair it. I believe that sometimes, Dr.s are too quick to operate, when it could just be a muscle imbalance to blame. Stretching is key. Good Luck with your quest to get back to normal.
