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Sore Leg - Any Ideas?


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#1 McKnickers

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 07:37 PM

hi guys - I've recently got a sore leg...so it happens when I sit on the loo...on the right leg...after getting my husband to press around we discovered it's in the inside left hand side of my leg/thigh...i can walk fine etc but feel it when I've finished running...stretching my thigh doesn't make a difference - i don't feel the pain...

any ideas a) what it is and :D how to stretch/fix it?

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Posted 18 December 2009 - 08:43 PM

no ideas?....anyone :D :cray:

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Posted 18 December 2009 - 09:37 PM

Hi,

your description of your pain is pretty unusual... it can be a bit of everything. try to explain a bit more what movements make your leg better/worse, then we can give a try...

Leo

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Posted 19 December 2009 - 08:50 PM

Hi Leo - it literally hurts when I sit on the loo - it feels like the inside left is pulling..i've tried groin stretching - it isn't the groin...feels muscle related but I've really no idea...it's ok when I walk etc I can't feel anything...

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Posted 22 December 2009 - 07:26 AM

Based on this info, I can think in two possibilities: 1) some compressive syndrome (such as piriformis syndrome, etc) or simple some trigger point in the hip/thigh area... but this is still a guessing exercise... I would suggest you to visit a good physio or sports doctor...

It does not seem serious, but it would be good if you check this.

best wishes!

Leo

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Posted 22 December 2009 - 07:01 PM

thanks guys...had a sports massage last night and it's the muscle (can't remember the name) that runs hip to left side of thigh to knee....after a good rub it's sore today but tomorrow's another day :D

cheers