Help me dr. H&F!

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My right side feels jacked up. Specifically there is a very tight spot on my right hip in the front (way on the inside of my leg) and right where my hamstring meets my glute in the back, extending up to the middle of butt. Ican't get my foam roller to hit the right places. A massage seems to alleviate it, but it always comes back.

Has anyone dealt with this? Any advice on how to move forward? Take some time off running (noooooooooo!) or try to lead with my left leg in spin?

Should I see my PCP to go the physical therapy route (I have an HMO, so that's step one)? Look into chiropractic care? Convince dh we need a hot tub?


Thanks all!

[chw57]

I will sing the praises of ART forever and ever... so I would look into that.
My friend has what sounds like a similar injury, and she swears by Graston.

[finallykrisb]

I had similar pain and a sports chiro said that my pelvis was so out of line that one leg was much shorter than the other. An adjustment and some therapy and I was good as new.

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chw57 : whispers:: I have no idea what those things are. Please elaborate

finallykrisb Holy cow, that had never occurred to me. My right leg is shorter than my left leg (thanks dad)

[ghostmonkey]

I would suggest chiro or physical therapist. This is out of a PCP's range.

It sounds like possibly hip flexor issues, but there are a number of things it could be and they should be able to narrow it down. ART can be wonderfully effective. I've never had Graston, so I can't speak to it personally, but many swear by it. I've had acupuncture done as well and it has helped.

[chw57]

Sept 30, 2014 20:40:58 GMT -5 @mrschicken said:

chw57 : whispers:: I have no idea what those things are. Please elaborate

finallykrisb Holy cow, that had never occurred to me. My right leg is shorter than my left leg (thanks dad)

ART is active release and is usually performed by chiropractors...painful but super effective!
I am not entirely sure what graston is but I guess it involves a spoon like device that digs into your muscles. People swear by it but it sounds pretty intense!

[bullygirl979]

Piraformis muscle? I'd go the chiro route and bypass the PCP.

[tuggyruns]

Agree with PP on chiro and ART. I would also say think about sports massage? It helps me immensely!

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Thanks everyone! One good thing--My insurance is adding chiro on January 1! Yay!