Adductor Magnus Pain: Groin, Pelvic and Thigh Pain
The adductor magnus muscle can cause groin, pelvic, and thigh pain. The pain ranges from dull annoying aches to sharp, stabbing pain.
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Biceps Femoris Muscle: Knee, Thigh Pain
The biceps femoris muscle can cause and contribute to pain in the back of the knee and the back of the thigh. Pain is often experienced when rising from a seated position.
Semitendinosus Muscle: Buttock, Thigh, Knee, Calf Pain
The semimembranosus muscle can cause and contribute to pain below the buttock, the back The semitendinosus muscle can cause and contribute to pain below the buttock, the back of the thigh and the back of the knee. There is often an aching pain down the… Read More »Semitendinosus Muscle: Buttock, Thigh, Knee, Calf Pain
Adductor Longus Muscle: Groin, Thigh, Hip Joint, Knee Pain
The adductor longus can cause and contribute to pain on the outside of the front of the thigh near the hip joint. It is a prime contributor to groin pain. Movement is restricted in the hip and thigh.
Adductor Brevis Muscle: Groin, Thigh, and Hip Pain
The adductor brevis muscle contributes to pain in the groin, pelvis, and thigh. It can also cause deep aching pain in the hip and pain above the knee.
Sartorius Muscle: Hip, Upper Thigh and Knee Pain
The sartorius muscle can cause and contribute to burning stinging down the thigh to the inside of the knee. The inside of the knee may be hypersensitive to touch and pressure.
Vastus Intermedius Muscle: Quadriceps Thigh and Knee Pain
The vastus intermedius muscle can cause and contribute pain down the front of the thigh and knees. Pain increases when walking up an incline or stairs.
Vastus Medialis Muscle: Quadriceps Thigh and Knee Pain
The vastus medialis can cause and contribute to pain on the inside of the knee and front of the thigh. Dysfunction in this muscle will cause your knee to buckle. It is one of the four quadriceps muscles.
Gluteus Maximus Muscle: Low Back, Hip, Tailbone, Buttock Pain
The gluteus maximus is the large muscle of the buttock. It contributes to low back, hip joint, and tailbone area. The muscles can also cause a burning and tingling sensation.
Gluteus Medius Muscle: Outside of Hip, Buttock, Low Back Pain
The gluteus medius is located in the hip and buttocks. It can contribute to pain in the low back, hip, buttock, and down the outside of the upper leg.
Gluteus Minimus Muscle: Buttocks, Hip, Thigh, Knee, Calf, Ankle Pain
The gluteus minimus muscle can contribute to pain in the buttocks, hip, thigh, calf and ankle. Glute minimus dysfunction makes it difficult to cross legs.
Rectus Femoris Muscle: Thigh, Knee Pain
The rectus femoris muscle contributes to knee and thigh pain. It also contributes to restless leg syndrome and “knee bugs”.
Pectineus Muscle: Groin and Pelvic Pain
The pectineus muscle can cause and contribute to pain in the fold of the leg as well as the groin and pelvis. Pain increases when walking. Sleeping with a pillow between the knees will sometimes help ease night time aching.