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Old 04-26-2007, 12:19 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by UConnJulie
Josh, are you stretching your hip flexors? Those of us that are prone to injury here need to be diligent in stretching them. Also, how are your glutes firing? Any signs of lazy glutes? I have found that those with chronic hip flexor issues are often masking a gluteal problem.

As for ice versus heat, if there are any signs of inflammation, I stick with ice. Physiologically they do very similar things, although most heating is so superficial that it doesn't provide the physiological response that ice does.
yeah, I always stretch them before I lift as they are tight. I can't stretch them now as it hurts to move my leg. I think my glutes are firing(they get sore after I lift).

One more thing, I went to the Doctor yesterday and he said I may have synovitis. Also, since this leg has swollen up like this in the past, I'm starting to think that this more than a muscle strain...

Thanks for the help!
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