Hip injury help

[robertin75]

Hello:

I suffered a hip injury when for the first time in 4 years of squatting tried to shove my knees out (as recommended by several coaches) at the bottom position; I think my hip muscles were not accustomed to that stress.

The following videos show the movements that cause pain:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvkHXmfPrss

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9i8zkFV3_k

Excuse me for the body position on the second video.

Please find a photo as well of both my legs in extended position:

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww101/robertin75/Fotos%20JPFitness/LegsforJPFitness.jpg

Both my legs and my feet are relaxed, I'm sitting on a chair with my legs extended and the camera on my hands.

I went to the orthopedic surgeon and he ordered pelvis X-Rays which showed:

Soft tissue calcification adjacent to the right acetabular possibly ligament related.

Bone density was normal.

According to my ortho I damaged one of the ligament.

He gave me some ibuprofen and the injury improved a lot but dumb me I thought I was ready to squat heavy again and I reinjured. Yes, I know, that was not a smart thing to do.

I have been foam rolling every part of my body includying some SMR with a tennis ball on my TFL but the improvement comes and goes.

Single leg work was also included as I have never done that (only bilateral movements).

Thanks and help is greatly appreciated,
Roberto

[Heidi]

Hi Roberto

I think that from the information you have given, your problem is best managed by your orthopedic surgeon and whoever he refers you too. I don't think you should expect to get any acurate or useful help from forums such as this as your particular case may be quite complex.
Far more information would be needed and a full assessment to determine the cause and contributing factors in your injury.