Hip flexor pain generally refers to discomfort or pain felt in the area where your thigh meets your hip, often stemming from an injury or strain to one of the hip flexor muscles. A hip flexor strain is an injury to one of your hip flexors, the muscles where your thigh meets your hip.
Understanding Hip Flexor Strains
A hip flexor strain is a type of muscle strain, specifically a tear in your muscle tissue. These injuries are quite common, particularly among athletes. The severity of a hip flexor strain is classified into three grades:
- Grade 1: Mild strain with minimal pain and loss of function.
- Grade 2: Moderate strain with more pain, swelling, and limited range of motion.
- Grade 3: Severe strain or tear, causing significant pain, swelling, and inability to use the muscle.
