THIGH

Injury to the local muscle, joint or tendon can be the cause of thigh pain. Referred leg pain can sometimes be due to a sciatic condition. Referred leg pain can also originate from your lower back.

THIGH

Thigh Pain

Major muscle groups of the thigh include Hamstrings, Quadriceps, ITB and Adductor muscles. Thigh pain or injury can originate from any of your thigh or buttock muscles, plus your hip and lower back joints. Posterior thigh pain is sometimes related to a condition known as Sciatica.

Thigh pain is very common. Occurrence of thigh pain is usually a result of work injuries, sports injuries or everyday use of the leg.

Injury to the local muscle, joint or tendon can be the cause of thigh pain. Referred leg pain can sometimes be due to a sciatic condition. Referred leg pain can also originate from your lower back. It is important to have an accurate assessment of the cause of your thigh pain from your doctor and work with your sport therapist and your customized treatment plan to relieve your pain and begin to heal the injury
The response to your sport therapy treatment is favorable when you pursue early treatment of your pain and injury. Do not delay in treatment of your thigh pain. Conditions not treated early can take weeks or months to heal. Start your treatment as early as possible to get back to your top performance level.

Common Sources of Thigh Pain

Adductor Tendinopathy
Bulging Disc
Corked Thigh
DOMS – Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Groin Strain
Hamstring Strain
Lupus
Muscle Strain (Muscle Pain)
Overuse Injuries
Pinched Nerve
Poor Hip Core
Sciatica
Thigh Strain

Common Thigh Pain Treatments

With proper diagnosis and early treatment most thigh injuries and pain respond quickly to sport therapy so you can resume a pain free lifestyle and active living.

After you seek advice from your doctor ask your sport therapist for their professional treatment advice.

Definition: The thigh is the thick, muscular portion of the leg that extends from the hip to the knee. The thigh has only one bone, the femur, which is the largest bone in the human body.