Steps for Treatment:
These are some you can do on your own or with doctor's consent.
Step 1:
Ice your hip flexor muscles. Place ice packs on your injury for 30 minutes at a time. You should ice your hip flexor every three to four hours. Do this treatment for the next two to three days or until you are pain-free.
Step 2:
Take anti-inflammatory medications. It's possible that your doctor prescribed anti-inflammatory medicine. Take medications as directed. One example of an anti-inflammatory medication would be ibuprofen.
Step 3:
Rest your hip flexor muscles. Avoid engaging in the activity that caused your hip flexor strain. Avoid sports and exercise until you are pain free. Returning to your normal activities too quickly can turn your hip sprain into a chronic problem if you do not take the time to recover.
Step 4:
Stretch your hip flexor muscles. Gradual stretching can help to improve the strength and flexibility of your hip. You can engage in hip flexor stretches (as shown in the prevention page).
Step 5:
Stretch your quadriceps or thigh muscles (quad stretch). Pull your foot up so that you are approaching your buttock. When you feel a stretch on the front of your thigh, hold this position for a count of 30. Repeat one set of three repetitions.
These are some you can do on your own or with doctor's consent.
Step 1:
Ice your hip flexor muscles. Place ice packs on your injury for 30 minutes at a time. You should ice your hip flexor every three to four hours. Do this treatment for the next two to three days or until you are pain-free.
Step 2:
Take anti-inflammatory medications. It's possible that your doctor prescribed anti-inflammatory medicine. Take medications as directed. One example of an anti-inflammatory medication would be ibuprofen.
Step 3:
Rest your hip flexor muscles. Avoid engaging in the activity that caused your hip flexor strain. Avoid sports and exercise until you are pain free. Returning to your normal activities too quickly can turn your hip sprain into a chronic problem if you do not take the time to recover.
Step 4:
Stretch your hip flexor muscles. Gradual stretching can help to improve the strength and flexibility of your hip. You can engage in hip flexor stretches (as shown in the prevention page).
Step 5:
Stretch your quadriceps or thigh muscles (quad stretch). Pull your foot up so that you are approaching your buttock. When you feel a stretch on the front of your thigh, hold this position for a count of 30. Repeat one set of three repetitions.