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Hi Mr Rip,

Have you got any ideas or knowledge about iliopsoas/gluteus media problems in relation to cycling? My left hip has been giving me jip for about 6 months now, could it be something to do with overuse or bike set up?

Cheers

Mr Def,

The iliopsoas (2 muscles) are located at the front of the hip and act in stabilising the hip joint and also in flexing the hip in certain positions (cycling being one). The gluteals form the bulk of the buttock region and are more involved with hip extension (cycling again) and also rotation. Depending on where you feel your pain - saddle height is one possibility - or possibly a muscle imbalance where some muscles are too tight / too weak / too loose. Could also be a hip impingement / labral tear / something referred from the low back.

If you give me more details like aggravating activities / location / symptoms I can be more specific.

Regards,

Michael.