Contact sports are a common cause of this type of injury, most often in football and hockey in general due to improper equipment and placement.

Signs and symptoms include immediate pain, bruising and swelling, obvious weakness, spasms and a rapid decline in the hip / leg function, resulting in a decreased range of motion.

Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation (RICE) are standard treatments in the first 48 hours of an injury to the hip pointer.

When the person is without pain, sports massage and range-of-motion activities may reduce tension and swelling and prevent scar tissue buildup.

It should also maintain excellent flexibility, strength and endurance of the hip, pelvis and lower back muscles.