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A less common cause of exercise-related leg pain is exercise-induced compartment syndrome. This condition is more often associated with a recent increase in leg muscle mass and causes intense leg pain, cramping, and a tight feeling in the leg muscles with activity.
A Dr. Anthony L. Komaroff, MD , Internal Medicine, answered. Thigh muscles can be tight for a number of reasons, including: Osteoarthritis of the hips â This is the wear-and-tear type of arthritis. The smooth cartilage that lines the joint breaks down over time. Because of how the nerves around the hip function, trouble in the hip is often felt as thigh discomfort.