Pain in the front thigh muscles

Because the human body is full of highly developed pain nerves, pain occurs when the body is harmed. There are many muscles distributed on the human legs. The main function of these muscles is to exert their strength to support normal walking. Some people will experience pain in the front thigh muscles. So what causes pain in the front thigh muscles?

1. Pain in the back of the thigh

Pain in the back of the thigh may be caused by hamstring injury, L5-S1 disc herniation compressing the S1 nerve, or piriformis muscle compressing the sciatic nerve.

2. Pain on the outer thigh

The pain on the outside of the thigh may be caused by tight pain in the iliotibial band, compression of the L5 nerve by L4-5 disc herniation, or radiating pain caused by tight pain in the gluteus medius compressing the nerve!

3. Pain in the front of the thigh

Pain in the front of the thigh may be caused by quadriceps injury, L3-4 disc herniation compressing the L4 nerve, or radiating pain caused by compression of the anterolateral femoral cutaneous nerve!

4. Pain in the inner thigh

This is usually caused by a strain of the adductor muscles of the thigh. Most of the time, it is not caused by nerve damage and is relatively rare. However, since the adductor muscles of the thigh are rarely activated in our daily life, they are more sensitive to pain when pressed!

Specific methods of relieving pain include:

1. Get enough rest: Rest can relieve muscle pain, promote blood circulation, and accelerate the elimination of metabolic products. Taking more rest after exercise can help relieve fatigue.

2. Stretching exercises: When resting, don’t forget to do static stretching exercises on the sore areas, that is, stretching exercises.

3. Appropriate massage: Massage the area where muscle pain occurs to promote blood circulation, speed up the decomposition of lactic acid, and reduce the degree of muscle pain.

4. Hot compress: Using a hot towel to apply hot compress to the area of ​​muscle pain can also promote blood circulation.

5. Medication: You can also choose appropriate ointment to apply to the muscle pain area. It is not recommended to take painkillers, etc.;

Ways to prevent muscle pain include

1. Do muscle stretching before and after fitness, that is, preparation and cooling down before and after exercise;

2. You must follow the principle of gradual progress and don’t rush for quick results. The true meaning of exercise is fitness. If you damage your body, the gain will outweigh the loss.

3. After fitness, supplement with hydrolyzed whey protein and carbohydrates to repair muscles.