Thanks for all the Facebook messages and emails. Here are some replies to my messages that may interest you
What to do About Hip Flexor Spasm?
I’m getting over hip bursitis brought on by a significant hip flexor spasm. I’m on oxaprozin to help with inflammation. Are there some stretches I can do once the pain is gone?
Jim Harbourne
Before stretching, I would look at what is causing the hip bursitis.
Things that it could be:
- The position that your hip is in at your desk
- The place your hip is when you drive
- Do you drive a vehicle that is automatic or standard?
- Do you have an anteriorly tilted pelvis?
- Do you have good hydration or electrolyte balance?
- Is your technique correct when performing planks, curls, or crunches?
- etc
Try to find out what is causing and target things that address it.
We are now getting to the stretching.
I would suggest performing a prolonged hip flexor stretch. I don’t have a video or photo of it, but you are on a bench in a supine position (on your back). Move the leg you want to stretch off the bench and move the leg into hip extension (leg behind you) to a point where you feel a slight stretch. Hold this position for 2 minutes.
I hope this helps, Jim.
Best Textbook for Injuries and Exercise
Hey Rick,
Quick question, mate. What would be the best textbooks you’d recommend for a basic-intermediate level when it comes to injuries, rehab, prehab, therapy, etc? I’m not necessarily talking PhD standard but just for someone who is looking at incorporating injury and physical therapy into personal training and sports performance. Are there any certs/courses you’d recommend also?
Thanks in advance!
Marc Stokes
Thanks for the question, Marc.
I spend less and less time referring to textbooks regarding injury and exercise information. And then I find their information is outdated, too general, or outside the scope of what a trainer or coach can do.
I spend most of my time referring to journal articles for new information. At times, it can be a challenge, and I might have to patch together 3 or 4 pieces to cover all the information, but I find the information in journal articles is the most up-to-date.
For example, for this month’s Injury of the Month: meniscus injuries, this has been an excellent article on the anatomy and injury mechanism (I was looking for something newer, but after looking at 27 pieces, this was the best one that I could find.):
It goes into much more detail than any textbooks I have on my shelf.
If there is one textbook that I like and that I refer to often for Hip Bursitis, it is this:
Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System by Donald A. Neumann
When I had done some consulting for the BC College of Massage Therapy on the kinesiology and injury component of their curriculum, this was a textbook that I recommended that they include.
I would not call it easy reading, but it focuses on the muscles and joint movement at a higher level.
I hope this helps, Marc.
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