HomeAnswersPhysiotherapyhip joint painI have pinching at the front of my hip when getting into a deep squat position. Why?

The internal rotation of my hip is very low. What could be the reason?

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Shakti Mishra

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Published At July 30, 2017
Reviewed AtJune 22, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Just to give you a bit of background, I am a young male who is heavily involved in sports. Several months ago, I noticed my left (non-dominant side) hip internal rotation is very low or practically non-existent. I also noticed pinching at the front of my hip when getting into a deep squat position. In the last few weeks, I have experienced a dull ache in the deep groin or hip region on that side. This usually went away a day or two after training, but since last friday, it has not gone away. It is not a debilitating pain, But it is noticeable when twisting, turning, or kicking. Generally, it seems to go away after twenty to thirty minutes of warming up but will come back again post-training. Hamstring flexibility is also low on that side. Could this be a hip impingement? If not, what else could it be? Would it be alright to train in the meantime?

Answered by Shakti Mishra

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It is not possible to come to any conclusion without proof. You need to do an X-ray of the hip and pelvic joint.

There might be anterior tilting of the pelvis because of which movement of the hip joint is restricted during internal rotation. In that case, it will get corrected soon.

Avoid playing sports until then.

Follow up with the reports for a conclusive diagnosis.

Revert with more information to a physiotherapist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/physiotherapist

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Shakti Mishra
Shakti Mishra

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