Thigh Pain
Thigh pain or injury can originate from any of your thigh or buttock muscles, plus your hip and lower back joints. Sciatica is also a condition that can cause posterior thigh pain. The major muscle groups of the thigh include your Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Adductors.
Common Thigh Injuries
Adductor Tendinopathy
Bulging Disc
Muscle Strain
Overuse Injuries
Pinched Nerve
Poor Hip Core
Sciatica
Arthritis
What Causes Common Thigh Injuries?
Thigh pain is extremely common. Thigh pain can occur as a result of sports injuries, work injuries or simply everyday leg use. An accurate diagnosis is vital to the correct management of your thigh pain. Thigh pain can be caused by local muscle, tendon or joint injury. Alternatively, leg pain can be referred from your lower back joints. Sciatica is a well-known source of referred leg pain. Your femoral nerve can refer to the front of your thigh.
Common Treatments for Thigh Pain & Injury
Most thigh pain and injury responds very good to physiotherapy intervention when early treatment is sought. Please do not delay in consulting your physiotherapist if you experience thigh pain. The physiotherapy treatment may includes: