How common are hip flexor strains?

You may think a hip flexor strain only happens to professional athletes. The published guidance points elsewhere.

Common in running and team sports

Cleveland Clinic says hip flexor strains are a common sports injury. Any athlete can injure their hip flexor, but the most common sports that cause hip flexor strains include running, hockey, football and soccer.

What common does and does not tell you

That description covers sports. It does not give a number for how many people are affected, so treat the word common as a general guide and not a count. If you run or play one of the sports above, the risk is worth keeping in mind. The Cleveland Clinic page on groin strain describes a related injury in the same area.

Where to look if the pain is unclear

If you have hip pain and are not sure where it comes from, the NHS page on hip pain in adults is a free place to start.

If you are in Woodland Park and the pain follows a sport you play, book a visit and say which one.

Tracking how the pain behaves

Keep track of how the pain behaves and mention it at your visit.