Suffering from hip pain!

Hip Pain
Iliopsoas Tendonitis and Iliopsoas Syndrome

What Causes Iliopsoas Tendonitis and Iliopsoas Syndrome?
Iliopsoas tendonitis is predominately caused by repetitive hip flexion or overuse of the hip area, resulting in inflammation. Iliopsoas syndrome, on the other hand, is caused by a sudden contraction of the iliopsoas muscle, which results in a rupture or tear of the muscle, usually at the point where the muscle and tendon connect.Athletes at risk include runners, jumpers and participants of sports that require a lot of kicking. Also at risk are those who participate in strength training and weight lifting exercises that require a lot of bending and squatting.

Symptoms!
Hip Pain and tenderness are common symptoms of both conditions; however the onset of pain associated with iliopsoas tendonitis is gradual and tends to build up over an extended period of time, whereas the pain associated with iliopsoas syndrome is sudden and very sharp.

Treatment!
Immediately following an injury, or at the onset of pain, the R.I.C.E.R. regime should be employed. This involves Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.

The next phase of treatment (after the first 48 to 72 hours) involves soft tissue massage therapy, the application of heat and ice. Massage is one of the most effective treatments for removing scar tissue and speeding up the healing process of the muscles and tendons. Trigger therapy is also applied.

Once most of the pain has been reduced, it is time to move onto the rehabilitation phase of your treatment. The main aim of this phase is to regain the strength, power, endurance and flexibility of the muscles and tendons that have been injured.