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Muscle pain
I've been experiencing some pain at times severe pain in my hip, down my thigh and across my buttocks. I belive it's a pulled muscle but what can I do to relieve the pain ?
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Piriformis Stretch
1. Lie on your back. ...
2. Cross your left leg over your right so that your left ankle rests on your right knee.
3. Use your hands to grab hold of your left knee and pull it gently toward the opposite shoulder. ...
4. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
5. Relax, and then repeat with the other leg.
6. Repeat this cycle 2 to 4 times.
Apply hot fomentation.
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hot pads rest stretching and NSAIDS
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Dr. Neha Gaur (PT)
Physiotherapist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
Dear,
It may be due to Hamstring Muscle pulled
Apply Hot pack Twice a day on that area to relieve pain
Get your X-Ray done
Next Steps
visit a good physiotherapy centre nearby you where they will give you pain releiving modalities and some exercises
Health Tips
avoid sitting on hard surfaces for long hours. And take care of your posture
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