Thigh Pain - caused by playing hacky sack

[over5tayer]

Hey Nick, thanks for the fast reply

I'm currently 18 but it started last year when i was 17 - i'm pretty sure i've stopped growing... The pain completely subsides if i stop using it for around a day but returns if i overuse (play hacky) it again. Also worth noting is a similar, but not exact pain has started to form in my left inner upper thigh from snowboarding - any movement that involves lifting my leg (popping over jumps etc..) sends a short shooting pain followed by a throb. Again around after a day or two of rest it returns to normal. It seems only harsh strain causes both legs to play up again. There is no visible sign of injury - no swelling, redness etc. So i guess something must be being overstretched

cheers,
Bryn

[nick2bfit]

well at 18, osteoarthritis is prolly not the the cause of your pain. i would say ur a bit young still and dont really have to worry about that... yet

secondly ur still growing. maybe not in height... but ur still in a Growth State. (just look at the physique changes from 18-30 year olds) i would suggest:"if ya got pain, don't do it!..." some great words of wisdom to live by. But seriously i suggest taking some time away from the stuff thats bothering that problem area. the body is pretty good about handeling minor injury on its own. A bit of rest a bit and perhaps another active way to kill time is best plan of attack. if several weeks go by and nothing seems to get better, then seek legit medical advice.