What causes the front of your thigh to hurt?

What causes the front of your thigh to hurt?

Upper front thigh pain can happen suddenly and may be caused by muscle strains with activity (most often to the quadriceps or hip flexor muscles) or contusions from a direct blow. Chronic or gradual onset of front thigh pain may occur if an injury, or the underlying cause, has not been treated correctly.

How do you relieve pain in the front of your thigh?

Heat or ice can be beneficial in the management of musculoskeletal pain. Ice is most beneficial if your thigh problem is related to an injury. You can try heat to help your pain levels if there’s no swelling and your symptoms are not related to a recent injury. Never place ice or heat directly on your skin.

When should I be concerned about thigh pain?

You have pain during or after walking. You have swelling in both legs. Your pain gets worse. Your symptoms don’t improve after a few days of home treatment.

What causes thigh pain in females?

Thigh pain can be caused by joint or muscle damage, problems with blood flow, nerve injuries or underlying medical conditions.