If the injury is do to trauma (a hit), then I think you should just rest until it heals. It should be fine. If you are saying it's from overuse or even a growth plate issue, then I think your best bet is to see an ortho.

Anonymous wrote:I would go to see a doc/ortho for X-rays to be sure. My son had a hip issue from running track and it turned out to be a hip avulsion fracture. My brother had the same thing as a teen from playing soccer. I guess it’s common for teenage boys. It’s not serious, just takes some time to heal and is very painful.

If there’s an orthopedic urgent care near you that’s a good way to get seen quickly—the one near us will consult with the doctors upstairs if needed and get you on quickly for follow-up appointments.

It does take time and you may need to rest it for more than a week. Sorry.

I would go to see a doc/ortho for X-rays to be sure. My son had a hip issue from running track and it turned out to be a hip avulsion fracture. My brother had the same thing as a teen from playing soccer. I guess it’s common for teenage boys. It’s not serious, just takes some time to heal and is very painful.

All of that above and lots of stretching. Proper warmup before playing.

Anonymous wrote:When my DS had hip issues he went to PT—combination of regular PT and dry needling.

Dry needling +1. Worked like a charm for my DC's hip flexor.

Rest now and PT or trainer/ exercise to help prevent it from likely happening again would be best bet.

When my DS had hip issues he went to PT—combination of regular PT and dry needling.

Daughter age 11 is in a lot of pain from what could be a hip flexor strain. Any tips on what to do. I have her resting this week, but she is anxious to get back to playing. Should we see an ortho? PT? Trainer? I have had the injury and unfortunately, rest seemed to be the best fix. Then once she is pain-free she needs to work on strengthening to prevent the injury again.
It was the result of a hit while kicking the ball.