If one or more of the six muscles in the hip flexor muscle group become strained, you may notice a slight to moderate amount of bruising on or near the affected area. The most important muscle in this group is the iliopsoas, which is often ignored due to forceful movements such as kicking or sprinting. As a result, you may notice bruising in the following hours or days. In most cases, bruising is completely harmless, and it just indicates a breakage of the veins. You can apply an ice pack over the area. Continue to monitor the symptoms to evaluate healing.

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