Hamstring/Gluteal/Hip Flexor/Adductor Tendinitis & Tears Treatment
Los Angeles
Understanding Hip Muscles
and Tendon Injuries
The hamstrings involve three posterior thigh muscles between the hip and the knee. The group of three gluteal muscles make up the muscles in the buttocks and side of the hip. Hip flexors are the group of muscles that are located in the front of the hip and lift the knee toward the body. The adductors are located in the groin are typically associated with the classic groin strain. Tendinitis and tears can develop when the muscles and tendons begin to break down and are repetitively overloaded with strenuous activity.
What are the symptoms?
- Sharp or burning pain
- Dull throbbing or aching
- Tenderness to touch
- stiffness
- Swelling
- Weakness
- Trouble with mobility
What causes tendonitis and tears in the hamstring, gluteal, hip flexor and adductor tendons?
Hamstring, gluteal, and hip flexor tendinitis and tears occur when one or more muscles are overloaded.
- Lack of warm-up before exercise
- Muscle strength imbalance within the leg
- Muscle and tendon tightness resulting in lack of movement and flexibility
- Overuse and microtearing with overtraining or overloading.
- Traumatic injuries such as falls
What treatment options are available?
If the symptoms persist, it is recommended to schedule a consultation with Dr. Yoon. A comprehensive evaluation will be performed and a treatment plan can then be discussed based on the findings.