KT Tape: Hip Flexor

NEW updated instructional video available here: • KT Tape - Hip Flexor
Hip flexor pain is a relatively uncommon injury to the front of the hip that is more predominant in younger adults and females. However uncommon it may be, when one suffers from a hip flexor injury or strain, it can be very painful. The hip flexor muscles consist of the psoas major and minor and the iliacus muscles. They are often referred to as a group by the term "iliopsoas muscles". These muscles serve to flex the thigh and pull the knee upward.
Lack of flexibility in the hip, core weakness, and acute trauma are all common causes of hip flexor injury. Injury is typically caused by an acute (specific) injury during an explosive or forceful movement such as kicking, changing direction quickly, or breaking into a sprint.
The pain typically presents on the front of the hip and can radiate down the thigh and will become worse when attempting to move the leg forward or upward.
KT Tape can help relax and support the muscles that make up the hip flexor group so that the healing process can begin. Using KT Tape will help to increase circulation as well as send positive signals to the muscles affected. Additional treatment entails resting, icing, light stretching, and eventually balance and strength training.
For additional resources, please visit the KT Tape website at www.kttape.com.

[@sheld98]

I just had surgery to relieve a tight hip flexor...I also have hip dysplasia and a torn labrum. KT tape helps so much with the instability while exercising! Thank you for the demonstrations, because I'd be lost without them.

[@marissamccann804]

I did gymnastics for many years and my hip flexors no longer function correctly, and haven't for about 5 years now. KT tape is awesome because it let's me keep being active.

[@nailscrazytw303]

Omg I tried it for a week and It really worked. It made my hip flexor strain better and I am so happy with the results

[@dcthomp]

The second piece I would be afraid to put on over pube hair

[@arch0049]

Had a bad bout of sciatica and femoral nerve pain this week. (Have had four or five times in past.) Followed this video and the one for using the tape on glute. I was finally able to sleep through the night yesterday. I think two or three more nights of doing it before bed and I should be healed up. This will be the fastest I have ever gotten over a bout of this crap. I've been militant about the stretching, hydration and walking and a steady pace too. Great videos!

[@KTTapevideos]

We have seen great results with lower back pain. We have 3 different videos for various lower back issues. Check them out either here or on our website.

[@KTTapevideos]

Yes. Just follow the instructions on the videos and you should be fine.

[@KTTapevideos]

That's awesome! Thanks for letting us know!

[@KTTapevideos]

You may need a customized application. I would visit our website and go to the "ask an expert" forum and one of our pros will hook you up.

[@KTTapevideos]

Let us know how it goes!

[@collincarlucci25]

This technique is very different than the earlier version that linked me to this as the current method of treating a hip flexor strain. I was wondering if there was a reason for moving away from the intersecting y-strip technique or if both are equally effective.

[@ameliamgh2024]

Would this application also work for pain in the acetabulum due to the femural bone popping out and rubbing?

[@KTTapevideos]

It should help. Give it a try and let us know!

[@bachelorsofphysiotherapysh6906]

hello sir are you putting the tape in the direction of muscles?why you are using only 25 percent tension?you are supporting muscle right?how we can put to relax iliopsoas muscle in case of anterior pelvic tilt?please can you reply me?i am a physical therapist and i love to have more knowledge in kt thank you!

[@MylesSoul]

My hip flexors take over during abdominal exercises, could this release them + speed up the activation?

[@KTTapevideos]

Give it a try and let us know how it goes!

[@logz789]

Got this injury last week from kicking in football, haven't been able to do anything since. Hoping this works.

[@ElwoodPDowd-nz2si]

At least you didn't kick the bucket. Tape won't help that.

[@danielobrien5006]

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[@TopLevelJiuJitsu]

Did it help

[@MillyDen]

Would this be good for a hip labral inflammation/possible tear?

[@ArielGamer109]

So, how does this work for people who are not super skinny? Or for those who have lost a lot of weight and have some extra skin

[@aleh781]

what is the difference between this injury and a groin strain/pull?

[@jodester9125]

ALE H groin I'm thinking the adductors, this is for hip injury

[@emanuellazaro3571]

does it mater how u put on the KT Tape?

[@martinconway8174]

the other video showed you splitting the tape down the middle horizontally - which is best?

[@emilyj.198]

this works best for me but it is your preference

[@nailscrazytw303]

Oshoud I get this I hurt my hip flexor it hurts badly and I can nearly stand I

[@javiersilvestre7715]

I want to know if I can apply kttape for sports hernia / athletic pubalgia. Can you tell me if I can use and how the kttape for this sports hernia / athletics pubalgia???? What video can I see for this pain? Thank you.

[@Rofail97]

Could this help prevent dislocations

[@briseadh]

im interested in that too!

[@knightrdrx]

how will this work with belly fat...we'll see

[@hasnaen]

is this used just for injuries / minor injuries? or can i use it for sore muscles after a workout?

[@hipnola]

Injuries, in general. If your muscles are sore, you've made small micro tears in those muscles and your body heals those tears building the muscle. So I don't see why kttape would help at all really

[@stefanogambirazio6472]

Would this technique be useful if i tore my psoas muscle?

[@chadchampion893]

thanks i have less pain playing football

[@ctkennedy5531]

You tape makes me brake out and itch, what should I do to cure this

[@samueljackson5219]

stop using it

[@matthewtorres5913]

@@samueljackson5219 genius

[@abbeyarnold6622]

What is the difference between the taping of the hip flexor with the y tape and this way? Is one way more effective?

[@johnj7379]

+Abbey Arnold This is an updated way so you don't have to split the tape.

[@denisefguajardo]

Ui

[@KTTapevideos]

Both should be equally effective and this one should be a little easier to do.

[@quinschoonewelle7617]

Is it ok to put some tiger/muscle balm over the KT tape?

[@slickyoner3707]

wait do u put it on the skin and not on shorts???\

[@criseee]

You would put it on the skin.

[@tanyal2660]

I just did this application today, my first time using KT tape. Today is also the first day of my period, and although I havent had any cramps at all, I suddenly was a bit crampy the side I applied tape. I wonder of other women experience this? When I googled this I found results saying that it actually alleviates pain buy they were applying it across the abdomen. I just want support for my hip flexor :-( Hope I dont have to remove the tape for my half marathon tomorrow

[@maheshsandaruwan6684]

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[@mendesarmy2045]

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[@jaylopez6076]

do the colors matter

[@sarahchalk3801]

Jay Lopez - No, they only use different colors for each strip in the video so that (majority of) viewers can easily differentiate which strip is which, and their placements. It can be difficult to tell specifics like that, when only one color tape is used in a demo video. 👍🏻

[@Meanoldwoman2013]

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[@darkhait]

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[@caseytyler3007]

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[@matthewtorres5913]

weirdo

[@KTTapevideos]

You may need a customized application. I would visit our website and go to the "ask an expert" forum and one of our pros will hook you up.

[@KTTapevideos]

You may need a customized application. I would visit our website and go to the "ask an expert" forum and one of our pros will hook you up.