hip flexor pain and streching

[punkguitarist]

for the last month ive been getting a pain in my right hip flexor whenever i squat. it isn't too strong, but it happens every time even when im just warming up with the bar.

i notice it on some other leg exercises too that involve moving the hips.

the pain goes away as soon as im done working legs

so i decided to take a couple weeks off from doing legs to let it heal

i usually stretch my hip flexor every morning along with my hamstrings, quads, etc.

i was wondering if i should stop streching it for now while i let it heal because maybe this could be agrivating it?

also does anyone know any other things to do that would help it heal faster?

[seeingred]

I've noticed a similar situation with my squats. I work out at work and after 8 months of squatting, we finally got a mirror. The first day I noticed i wasn't quite hitting parallel and when i tried to go lower, i ended up having to knock 50 lbs. off (ego check, hah). Anyway, after the first set i started to feel a tearing pain in my right upper quad and out to the right side. The only thing that helps is pivoting my feet outwards - maybe 15 - 20 degrees from straight ahead. It still hurts but is a little more bearable.

i'm sure someone here can give you better advice though.