Symptoms
Anterior hip/groin 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.
Clinical notes
Rule out hip joint pathology with imaging when persistent.
Red flags — when to refer
Acute trauma, fracture suspicion — refer.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction