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Whenever someone asks for advice about a runner with hip flexor pain my spidey senses start tingling! In endurance athletes it’s rarely the hip flexor that’s the issue.
A recent post in our Facebook group received some great suggestions in the replies but also highlighted that there is a lack of knowledge in this area and some myths that might lead you down a rabbit hole of ineffective approaches.
Watch our video below for top tips on treating hip flexor pain including the serious pathology you don’t want to miss! I also cover some of the misconceptions around causes and treatment, how you might adapt rehab and key areas to work on.
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