Hip joint/Muscle problem....Squating >>>>

[westside28]

Hey everyone, have been "out" for a while and just getting back into the swing of things.....Lots of things going on right now

Well, here is what is happening at the moment: I have been doing low Box Squats now for a while...Mostly Speed squats....Seems like one day I after one of these sessions, I started to have a small pain on the inner-hip/groin area, nothing big though...It seems more of an inner-thigh/hip issue rather than a groin issue.....

Now, when squatting low (right at/below parrallel) I start feeling the pull from my inner thigh/hip on ONE side only....

When this first started a few months ago, during the day my hip would feel like my hip was tight and needed to be "cracked". So, thinking cracking it might help, one day I simply stretched my leg/hip to the side and made it crack...It felt better and felt like it had a little more ROM....

Ever since that, it "cracked" once every few days or so while stretching it...Now I try NOT to crack it, but it has a small click if I move it the right way....I have been taking MSM (Sulfer) to help the joint/muscle rebuild as neccessary .. ((Hoping this will help))

I do those hip aductor machings for a few sets to warm up and more after squating to help fix this.....

Now I DONT think this was poor-form from "regular" squating...However, I think it was probably from EXPLODING-UP with Speed Box Squats ........

So, any advice or excercises I can do to fix this???? Anyone else have/ever had this problem before??? I can still squat good, but breaking paralel is where this starts to happen .....................

 

[Liftbig]

how wide is you stance? do you wear briefs or a suit when box squatting?

 

[westside28]

Stance is pretty wide but not super wide...If that helps ....No briefs or suite while box squating...Should you wear them for Speed Box squats??

 

[Liftbig]

yes, always wear breifs when doing your speed squats, that could be part of your problem

 

[westside28]

Woow, did not know that..Thought they were only used like a Suite - for Heavier weight only!!!

Guess the briefs will give the extra support, but did not think I needed them for 50-60% max for speed day...Will try them next time...

I still have to work on strengthining the hip for the mean time....

Thanks Liftbig!!

 

[Liftbig]

yeah defiantly work on getting your hips stronger, adduction,abduction,dragging sled, etc. dont be afraid to wear your gear, its made to protect you, not just for heavy weight.

 

[Joester]

From what you describe, you have a problem with your adductors, there may be some tightness/inflexibility. The Gluteus Maximus + Adductor Magnus are main stabilizers at the inner hip/groin adductor area. Incorporate some side lunges, sitting groin stretches, and you'll be doing yourself a huge favor in avoiding further problems, or worsening of this condition. And lighten the load for a bit, until your problem is gone. Better to proceed slower and injury free than to rush along and get hurt.