What is the best thing to do to relieve the pain of a hip flexor injury/strain?

Question

What is the best thing to do to relieve the pain of a hip flexor injury/strain?

Answer 1

just rub it out till  it gets better

Answer 2

first, limit your running/activity when the pain flares up.

constant stretching and icing after working out is vital.  If you don't know any stretches, any running coach, athletic trainer, r doctor can help you out there.  Also, if you have access to a foam roller, use it.  It will be painful at first, but will help in the long run.