Upper leg pain in young athletes is not as uncommon as you would imagine and such pain should be investigated immediately by a properly trained doctor.
The danger in delaying a proper diagnosis is that serious conditions such as ischemic necrosis (death of the bone and growth plate in young people) as well as a slipped femoral capital epiphysis (a displaced growth plate in the hip joint area) must be ruled out. If such a condition is discovered after a proper examination then appropriate measures must be taken as soon as possible to avoid long term injury with the potential for disability.
If these problems have been ruled out with X-ray examination then the most likely cause of upper leg pain in young athletes involves problems with flat feet (as determined by foot scan and not your naked eye) along with knee, hip, and pelvic misalignment. To be able to properly diagnose the cause of upper leg pain in young athletes takes a doctor with extensive experience in this aspect of health care.
At Perry Hall Chiropractic and Physical Therapy the doctors are well schooled in treating as well as preventing athletic injuries. Few people consider that chronic injuries may be caused by a correctable problem. An example of this type of situation is chronically sprained ankles or knees that may be caused by the same foot problems we discussed above. So, see a doctor that knows how to treat or prevent athletic injuries and enjoy your sports instead of always being in pain.
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