Thanks for your replies. Actually, I am doing those stretches already. I had been even before going to the clinic. That's why I'm worried. It definately doesn't feel like a hip problem. When I move my leg around, I feel the adductor pulling. Is it just "rusty" from disuse? The doctor at teh clinic I went is supposedly qualified (I'm in Japan, so I can't be sure) - and he believed it was an adductor strain. I just wonder if he knows what he's talking about. No X-ray or Wikipedia reference-linkMRI was done. Should I go to a better hospital and get those done?

About those other conditions (synovitis and bursitis), wouldn't they have healed by now? Remember, I'm not running any more. Some cycling and walking is all I do (in addition to the stretches and adductor strengthening exercises). I should also add I am not taking any kind of medication. I do ice my leg after stretching it though, as well as after long periods of cycling.

I will look up that article though. Thanks for your advice, and let me know if there's anything else you would suggest!