Symptoms
Anterior Thigh Pain
Anterior hip pain with stairs and prolonged sitting frequently involves iliopsoas, rectus femoris and pectineus.
Overview
Anterior hip pain with stairs and prolonged sitting frequently involves iliopsoas, rectus femoris and pectineus. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Primary Symptoms
Secondary Symptoms
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction
Medically reviewed by: Physio Energy clinical team — physiotherapists specialised in myofascial pain · Last reviewed:









