Thigh Pain
Common, and less common causes of thigh pain including hamstring, groin and quadriceps muscle strains, compartment syndromes, contusions and fractures.
Most Common Thigh Injuries
Hamstring Strain
A tear in the muscles at the back of the thigh, often during sprinting. Causes sudden sharp pain and difficulty stretching or running.
Quad Strain
A tear of the muscles at the front of the thigh. Symptoms include sudden sharp pain when sprinting or jumping.
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When should I see a Doctor?
It is rare that thigh injuries need to be seen by a doctor. Most are muscular injuries that heal given the appropriate treatment and rest. However, there are certain circumstances and conditions in which case it is a good idea to seek medical advice:
- Very severe pain following a high-impact collision or impact
- Inability to straighten or bend your knee and a palpable gap
- Altered sensation
- Long term injury or one which recurs
Front Thigh Pain
Sports injuries causing pain at the front of the thigh.
Quad Strain
A tear of the muscles at the front of the thigh. Symptoms include sudden sharp pain when sprinting or jumping.
Thigh Contusion
A direct blow or impact to the muscle causing pain and loss of function. Also called a Charley Horse or Dead Leg.
Back Thigh Pain
Sports injuries causing pain at the back of the thigh.
Hamstring Strain
A tear in the muscles at the back of the thigh, often during sprinting. Causes sudden sharp pain and difficulty stretching or running.
Thigh Contusion
A direct blow or impact to the muscle causing pain and loss of function. Also called a Charley Horse or Dead Leg.
Referred Pain
Pain in the hamstring region which originates from the lower back, sacroiliac joints, or buttocks. Symptoms are gradual onset pain, usually less severe than a hamstring strain.
Ischiogluteal bursitis/tendinopathy
Causes pain at the origin of the hamstring muscles at the buttocks. Bursitis is inflammation of the small sac of fluid between the tendon and bone. It is often difficult to distinguish between the two.
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Groin Pain
Sports injuries causing pain in the groin.
Groin Strain
Pain in the hamstring region which originates from the lower back, sacroiliac joints, or buttocks. Symptoms are gradual onset pain, usually less severe than a hamstring strain.
Adductor Tendonitis
Causes pain at the origin of the hamstring muscles at the buttocks. Bursitis is inflammation of the small sac of fluid between the tendon and bone. It is often difficult to distinguish between the two.
Thigh Injury Rehabilitation Programs
Step-by-step thigh injury rehab programs for the following:
Hamstring Strain Rehabilitation
Pulled hamstring rehab program is suitable for mild to moderate grade 1 or 2 injuries. Whether it is a recent injury or you have suffered for some time we take you step by step from injury to full fitness. Ideal for both beginner and elite-level athletes.
Groin Strain Rehabilitation
Groin rehab program suitable for anyone with a groin strain, whether acute, chronic, or recurring. It is based on the rehabilitation methods Paul Tanner uses with professional footballers, adapted into a clear step-by-step plan.
