What causes that tightness and pinching sensation in my anterior hip?

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DeborahG.

Question:

What causes that tightness and pinching sensation in my anterior hip?

The pinching sensation keeps me from tight flexion, and stretches with extension. I do quite a lot of regular stretching, also strength training. how do I get rid of it?

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lchimi10

Have you ever had any previous falls or injuries to that hip? As sometimes you can develop an impingement in the hip joint when the bony surfaces of the joint pinch against oneanother to block further movement.

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monkian

the feeling your getting probably is an impingment of the iliopsoas muscle(s), which is a flexor of the hip. compressions pre-stretching should sort this fairly easily, though may be difficult to perform on yourself, so seek out a good sports masseur.

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