Hip Strains

Hip Strains
Symptoms The severity of symptoms associated with hip strains depends on the severity of the strain. Muscle strains are categorized into 'grades 1-3' which gives an indication of the degree of muscle injury. The grading system is as follows: Grade 1 strains involve minor tearing of muscle fibers with only minimal or no loss in strength. Pain is usually mild to moderate with no defect in the muscle tissue when examined by a doctor. Grade 2 strains involve more severe disruption to the muscle fibers with significant pain and loss of strength. A defect in the muscle tissue may sometimes be felt by your doctor. Grade 3 strains are a result of complete tearing of the muscle with associated severe pain and complete loss of strength. A defect in the muscle tissue can frequently be felt by your doctor on examination. Recovery is longer with a high-grade injury, and the long-term outcome is potentially worse. The following are general symptoms of hip strains: Pain. Depending on which muscle is affected, the pain will be felt in different areas. For hamstring strains, the pain is usually felt in the back of the thigh or buttock area. For adductor strains, the pain will be felt in the groin and for hip flexor strain, the pain will be felt in the front of the hip or groin. Usually moving the hip will aggravate the pain, as will pressing on the affected muscle. Weakness. The strained muscle may feel weak. This can lead to a sensation of losing power in the legs and may lead to a limp developing. Swelling. There may be swelling over the site of the hip strain. Bruising may also be present. Original article and pictures take http://www.orthoanswer.org/hip/hip-strains/symptoms.html site