How to squat with anterior hip impingment

[bojanglez34]

After getting my squat around the 270-280 mark I started noticing pain in my hips I figured it was doms and because I was squatting more. One day it got bad and everytime I got parallel in my Squat is was a pinch in the front of my hips and got worse the further down I got. I dealt with it for a few weeks went to a pt and he did tests and said I had anterior hip impingment and passed the fadir test. I’ve been going to the pt for a few weeks now without too much improvement dry needling definitely loosened me up tho. Anyway it was my squat day today( I’m not suppose to squat but I figured if I took a video I can show it to my pt and you guys to see if there’s anything wrong) https://imgur.com/a/Bf7mWmZ

I have no hip pinching at all if I bring my feet in real close and point my toes out wide is there anything wrong with that? I’ll be showing the video to my pt my next appointment and ask him about stance too. Problem started showing up when I went a little too wide one day to get rid of some forward lean after that one set I’ve always had this pinch. When squatting when I go just slightly wider then hip width and then point my toes out a lot I have no pinch at all and go go very deep

I do stretch before my workouts and now do it even more. The ones that seems to help the most are the pigeon stretch and the kneeling hip flexor although when doing the hip flexor it seems to hurt or feel very tight in the front. I also like to do the bad girl machine as it seems to increase my rom. Since my injury I’ve been doing a lot of hamstring and glute work ( bridges, hip thrusts, rdl)

[Triatus]

If you are already seeing a pt they will be most familiar with your condition and the best to advise you on this.

Also not related but I can't change the 'Age:48' thing either, I'm no where near that xD

[bojanglez34]

If you are already seeing a pt they will be most familiar with your condition and the best to advise you on this.

Also not related but I can't change the 'Age:48' thing either, I'm no where near that xD

yea I was hoping it would be fixed by now tho it’s been a month and I’m starting to worry it’s my anatomy

[Triatus]

yea I was hoping it would be fixed by now tho it’s been a month and I’m starting to worry it’s my anatomy

Just remember things take time to fix and it could take more than just a month (maybe 2/3), my impingement injury took a long time to start getting better and I also was worried it was my anatomy. Honestly the best person to ask is your pt next time you see them. I doubt it will be your anatomy, but even if it is they should be able to find something you can do.

[bojanglez34]

Just remember things take time to fix and it could take more than just a month (maybe 2/3), my impingement injury took a long time to start getting better and I also was worried it was my anatomy. Honestly the best person to ask is your pt next time you see them. I doubt it will be your anatomy, but even if it is they should be able to find something you can do.

is it worth going to my primary doctor at all then about this issue ? Also what are some stretches you did? I’m basically only doing one hip flexor stretch everytime I come in and the rest and strengthening with bands like side steps, monster walks etc. the best thing that basically gets rid of it for a short time is banded work he does he straps him self in and pulls my leg laterally abd that relives my pinch very well I can go fully deep without any pain. Did you find a good stance to squat with or did you not squat during it?

[M4NBEARPIG]

is it worth going to my primary doctor at all then about this issue ? Also what are some stretches you did? I’m basically only doing one hip flexor stretch everytime I come in and the rest and strengthening with bands like side steps, monster walks etc. the best thing that basically gets rid of it for a short time is banded work he does he straps him self in and pulls my leg laterally abd that relives my pinch very well I can go fully deep without any pain. Did you find a good stance to squat with or did you not squat during it?

I know this post is old, but I'm writing this in case someone stumbles upon this thread with a similar issue.

Honestly hip structure largely determines your stance. Flexibility and mobility will alter it to a certain degree, but people come in all shapes and sizes. I recommend squatting with whichever stance is comfortable for you. Some people like super wide and toes pointed out, some like a really narrow stance, but with heels elevated. However you can squat most comfortably is the right answer though. That said, it's always worth working on those tight hips and maybe over time, you'll find a new, more comfortable stance for your body type.