pain in hip thigh and calf muscle when riding

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rik van der palmer

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pain in hip thigh and calf muscle when riding

hi i am 39 years old and and have been cycle racing for 20 years at a high level i train about 150-175 miles a week and have had no injury problems at all,over the last few weeks i have developed a pain in my hip thigh and side of my calf ,any ideas?????

Asked by rik van der palmer - 4 answers - 7 weeks 2 days ago

Jean Oberholster

Are you busy with a flexibility program whilst training?

Submitted 7 weeks 13 hours ago by Jean Oberholster

rik van der palmer

HI THANKS FOR THE REPLEY I STRECTH BEFORE I TRAIN AND DRINK ALOT ON AND OFF THE BIKE??????

Submitted 7 weeks 11 hours ago by rik van der palmer

sldc

Hey Rik,
I think you need to go see a qualified health professional who has a sports injuries background for a full assessment.

Saying that I have have treated plenty cyclists and triathletes, They commonly have the same problems, tight psoas muscles(Hip Flexors),iliotibial band syndrome and +/- some lower back stiffness.

I'm glad to see that you have had no injuries over the years so its important that you get your current injury sorted asap, I certainly don't recommend the wait and see approach.

Regards
SL

Submitted 7 weeks 10 hours ago by sldc

Jean Oberholster

I'll agree with sldc, just also make sure you stretch your gluteal muscles together with your hip flexors then.

Submitted 7 weeks 1 hour ago by Jean Oberholster