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What Causes Tightness In Right Thigh?
Question: My right thigh is super tight, like marbles running up and down it. I can barely walk due to pain. I stretch it and use roller bar but it never gets better. this has been going on for a month.
Brief Answer:
Ca be hip joint issue or tendon inflammation
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
when someone with your symptoms comes to my office i usually suggest the following depending on the findings after clinical examination:
1.) Could be tendon inflammation of the main thigh tendon (called tractus iliotibialis). Here nsaid medication like naproxen can help or a local cortisone shot. This gets diagnosed by typical pain responding to pressure through clinical examination. This better gets cooled rather than applying warmth.
2. Can also be a hip joint problem like arthrosis/ arthritis. Here i usually recommend an x ray to find the cause. Therapy would by physical therapy and also antiinflammatory medication.
Hope this is helping you , if you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards
Ca be hip joint issue or tendon inflammation
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
when someone with your symptoms comes to my office i usually suggest the following depending on the findings after clinical examination:
1.) Could be tendon inflammation of the main thigh tendon (called tractus iliotibialis). Here nsaid medication like naproxen can help or a local cortisone shot. This gets diagnosed by typical pain responding to pressure through clinical examination. This better gets cooled rather than applying warmth.
2. Can also be a hip joint problem like arthrosis/ arthritis. Here i usually recommend an x ray to find the cause. Therapy would by physical therapy and also antiinflammatory medication.
Hope this is helping you , if you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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