The duration of thigh pain
The duration of thigh pain depends on the underlying cause. In general, however, thigh pain has a good prognosis, as it is usually caused by muscular problems. A cramp in the thigh muscles usually disappears after a few seconds to minutes.
If the pain is caused by a spinal problem, the pain can continue for up to several weeks after a herniated disc, for example. The pain due to a meralgia paraesthetica (jeans lesion) usually disappears spontaneously as soon as the trigger is removed. A sore muscle usually disappears again after a maximum of one week.
