HIP PROBLEM

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I am running the Edinburgh marathon in June. Did 20 miler last weekend, towards the end pain/ache in both hips. Running shorter distances in the week felt no discomfort. Did about 16 miles today (did as much as possible on frass/tracks) and pain/ache returned in let hip only - very uncomfterable. Any advice in how to continue as now in critical time for training purposes. Thanks.Andy

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Andy - google "Piriformis Stretches" Try some of them after your runs - hope it helps. it helped me a lot.

RD

[Deleted User]

Andy - You could also try itb stretches. If it gets too tight it can rub on your trochanter bursa causing inflammation, and a burning pain in the hip area. www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic141.htm
The pain could also be caused by poor core strength, especially in the hip stabiliser muscles. This article in the sports injury bulletin suggest doing the bridge exercise to strengthen them–
www.sportsinjurybulletin.com/archive/gluteal-muscles-excercises.html

This is also a good resource on a range of stretching and strengthening exercises for the hip and pelvis -
www.elitesportperformance.com/seminar/Hip%20and%20Pelvis%20Rehabilitation.pdf

Perhaps it’s worth going to a phyiso for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan as you are so close to June.

Good luck

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Thankyou for the advice. I will try the Physio as I work at the local hospital. May be able to self refer, still a waiting list though. Have started the exercises.