Pulled Quad?

[lp512]

I am a soccer player, I have been having extreme pain in my upper thigh when I try to kick or run. It doesn't normally hurt when I walk, but as soon as I start to run the pain comes back. Any ideas?

[Heidi]

Hi,

This could be a few things. Have you had any previous injuries to the leg?
Did you notice a time or incident when this first started or did it come on gradually?
Is there a painful point to touch?
When you say upper thigh is it right at the top where it joins the hip or lower in the belly of the muscle?