Pain in top of both legs & lower back

[Paul Chatten]

Hi

Several months ago my gym routine involved aerobic activity of 30 mins on tread milll and 40 mins on rowing machine. This routine was being used for 4 months. During 1 session while using the rowing machine i felt pain come on slowly in groin area (throbbing) but kept going for another 15 mins. Since then i have not been able to run or row or even use a bike as i receive pain right across the upper part of both thighs and into the hip and groin areas as well every time i try. Pain is not sharp just a throbbing sensation that gradually becomes sore. I have done all the stretching and strengthening exercises for Quads; adductors; abductors which are fine any strengthening exercises on the hip flexors cause discomfort very quickly. This injury has lasted 6 months now with no noticeable improvement. To finish - i have recently only noticed pain in my lower back right on the spine over 3 discs if pressure is applied to this area but my back movement is fine and without pain. Anybody got any ideas or similar story. Looking to see what might have been diagnosed and how it was treated?

[Heidi]

Hi
Injuries to this area which come on gradually (as opposed to a sudden 'pull') often take a long time to heal as it is such a complex area.

The best thing you can do is to visit a sports injury specialist who can perform a thorough assessment to figure out what is causing the pain. Most likely you have some sort of muscular imbalance which places more stress (and so pain and possibly inflammation) on the groin and hip muscles. Weak core and glutes can be a cause of this.

Massage to the area, as well as stretching whicever muscles are tight and strengthening your weaknesses should help.