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What Does Pain In The Upper Leg Indicate?

I am a 68 year old female in good health. However, experiencing significant pain in upper left leg where it meet my lower hip joint. Probably a strain from using an elliptical two weeks ago. Taking Advil for pain. Any suggestions for additional relief?
Thu, 5 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Except anti inflammatory drugs you should do stretching of the thighs . You should do stretching regularly after physical activity.
Now stretching and physiotherapy can help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Does Pain In The Upper Leg Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Except anti inflammatory drugs you should do stretching of the thighs . You should do stretching regularly after physical activity. Now stretching and physiotherapy can help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.