These two hip flexor muscles the iliacus and psoas muscle are commonly affected, especially when kicking a football. Where the tendon attaches to the front of the hip joint there is a small sac of fluid (bursa), the pain can be associated with inflammation and irritation of the tendon or bursa.
Signs & symptoms:
- Pain in anterior hip and thigh region
- Hip stiffness
- Clicking or snapping hip
- Pain on lifting the knee up
- Pain on stretching the hip flexor
- Pain when attempting to kick
Physiotherapy treatment aims to settle the condition down by reducing inflammation and improving strength and flexibility of the hip muscles. It can take a duration of 6 weeks with a gradual return to full sporting activity.
