A hip labral tear can cause sharp pain or catching pain in the front of the hip or groin as well as a lingering ache after each sharp pain
Feeling a painful click is a strong predictor of a symptomatic labral tear. This is the only clinical symptom that differentiates a labral tear from FAI
Although labral tears can have a causative event such as an awkward or forced inwards twist of the hip, episodes often begin gradually without an obvious cause
TIPS
Strength training should focus on controlling rotation in weight-bearing positions
Reducing squat depth to 90 degrees hip flexion (bend) will help you avoid flare ups due to strength exercises
Anti-inflammatory meds can help reduce pain however they won’t assist in long term management without strength and control exercises
MYTHS
Finding a labral tear on MRI doesn’t confirm it as the source of your symptoms – labral tears are commonly found in 30-40 year olds, even without symptoms
Surgery is unlikely to be required – the vast majority of labral tears settle with a suitable strength program
Tears of the labrum don’t “heal” but they stop causing symptoms when they are no longer being irritated
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