Hi
I hope someone can help me. I've not been running that long, and all my running is done on the treadmill, not sure if that amkes any difference. Anyway, I've been getting hip pain whilst I run. It's only in my right hip, is not sharp but more of a dull ache, and lasts for one to two days after I run. I try to run 3 or 4 times a week, but do intersperse this with other forms of exercise which don't make my hip hurt.
What could be causing this pain? It seems to be getting worse each time I run and my doctor has done x-rays and blood tests and nothing is showing up. Any ideas?
Thanks very much
Jane
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Have you tried changing your shoes?
Are they new or old ones, suitable for the gym only? (some running shops analyse your running style and can advise correct and incorrect shoes to run in)
Do you do speed sessions on the treadmill? (these can exacerbate hip problems)
Have you tried running on real surfaces, eg off-road, as these can help the stability issues.
How is your core fitness? (back and abdominal muscle strengthening exercises can improve gait and therefore encourage you to run more efficiently)
Do you run 3 or 4 days on the trot, or have a suitable rest in between?
My hip joint pain comes and goes, but mainly makes its presence felt when I do speed sessions on road, especially downhill sections, as well as slipping on wet, flat paving slabs when wearing fell shoes (just done this today!)
Hope these questions help in some way. Tried joining a club?
I will try with different shoes this week actually, i'm currently wearing some New balance ones but have some nike air max as well so i'll give those a go - i seem to remember that when I ran with those before, it wasn't so bad. They're pretty new though, the NB ones. I dont know if i over or underpronate, been trying to work it out - it's the outside of the soles of my shoes which tends to get worn down...
Speed sessions? well, I wouldn't exactly call it that! i run usually only about 2 miles, and try to run all of it at 7 miles an hour. I aim to increase this quite substantially though (the distance not the speed) but it's my hip which is preventing this at the moment.
I have run a little outdoors recently but the weather hasnt been good enough for me to do that regularly.. maybe in the summer!
Core fitness - admittedly, probably not that good!! Where can I find information on back and abdominal muscle strengthening exercises? at my university's gym they do core conditioning classes so I might try going along to that and see what it's like.
I take rest days inbetween my runs, yup.
I have actually thought about joining a club but dont think I am good enough at the moment!! Def something I'll think about in the future though.
Thank you so much for your help,I appreciate it.
I do some pretty intense stretches for my hips and they help a lot.Helps me reduce the recovery time by a factor of 10!
The first one, especially.
Plus, http://www.womensheartfoundation.org/content/Exercise/stretching_exercise.asp
and also, http://www.cascadewellnessclinic.com/articles/97-99art/art33.html
not to mention, http://www.squashmagazine.com/vcm/squashmagazine.RULES.Training_Room:index.html
Sorry I have forgotten how to add a hyperlink!
Still cant find the stretch that I do though.Will keep on looking.
People will argue for and against strecthing till they are blue in the face though.Ask your doc if he thinks these would be suitable first.
Ina nutshell though, they definitely help me!
In fact, time for that last one now!
Gooc luck!
My hips were fine after a few days when i put ice on them both (especially the right one), and rested. I was able to run 2 miles 3 days after the half marathon...by the way how long should you rest after an event like that?
Watch those Nike Air Max, Jane, they are heavy and clumpy (in my opinion) and more geared towards the fashion end of the market. As for not being good enough for a club, try a few (if you have a choice), you may be pleasantly surprised!
Whereabouts do you hail from? If you put information for a club wanted on here, there's always someone that will answer a call for club information! Our club (considered to be elite by some other clubs), has runners ranging from 2:38 for a marathon to around 6hours, so look around for what suits you.
Do you run 'Heavier' on one side than the other?
Looking at the soles of my shoes, it appears from the wear pattern that I strike & push harder (That sounds bad!) on my left side and my ankle/foot niggles are all left sided.
I'm also left handed/footed - might be irrelevant.
Do you already stretch your hip flexors (I assume you do). Google search reveals some nice ones!
Not much help really - sorry
Love the name BTW
Went to physio eventually, as the dull ache became intense pain.
The Physion man teold me I was running out of kilter.Heel srike with my left and foot strike with my right!!!
Re-learned my running technique - harder than it sounds - and bought some better shoes.
As a result, I broke the World Record Marathon time (Mens) by 10 minutes.
Then I woke up....