A condition affecting the tendon of the strongest hip flexor muscle where it attaches to the thigh bone, usually caused by repetitive hip bending movements leading to damage to the tendon.
Deep aching pain in the front of the hip or groin
Pain that worsens with activity like kicking or running
Clicking or snapping feeling
Pain when lifting the knee toward the chest
Stiffness after sitting for a long time
Pain that travels down the front of the thigh
A deep ache in the groin or front of the hip
Snapping or clicking with hip movement
Sharp pain with quick movements like sprinting or kicking
Repetitive hip motion from sports like soccer, dance, track, or biking
Growth spurts that may reduce hip flexor flexibility
Many forceful movements against resistance, such as swimming
Do you feel a deep ache in the front of your hip or groin during activity?
Does your hip snap or click when you move it?
Does pain increase when bringing your knee to your chest?
Does sitting for a long time make the pain worse when you stand up?
Educational only — not a medical diagnosis.
1Rest from activities that cause pain
2Apply ice for 20 minutes every few hours for the first 1 to 3 days
3Gently stretch the hip flexors, with stretches such as a kneeling lunge stretch
4Do exercises that strengthen your hamstrings and glutes, such as glute bridges
Pain that continues to worsen, even with rest
Not able to stand up straight fully
Symptoms lasting for months without improvement
Return to sport only when you have full, pain-free movement
Warm up properly and cool down after all activities
Progress gradually from gentle stretching to strengthening exercises
Work on core and glute strength to support proper hip position
Add in low-resistance endurance exercise like biking or walking
For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for medical advice.