Running: Leg Pain

hellynewman

Hi All,

I'm after a bit of advice. I started running last September for pretty much the first time ever (i'm 31) and have gradually built up to be able to comfortably do about 6 miles without stopping. I can feel that fitness wise i've improved greatly but recently i have been experiencing some leg pain which is hindering me progressing any further, which is annoying!

The pain is at the very top of my left leg, where the leg meets the hip joint (the best way i can describe it is that it's along my underwear line!) and it hurts on impact.So far i have been able to dull the pain by taking ibuprofen and have continued to run but i'm just concerned i could be doing more harm than good.

Does anyone have any advice or exercises they could recommend?

Thanks!

Helen x

BrianSharpe

Generally speaking acute pain is your body's way of telling you something is wrong.

Pain in the hip can be caused by any number of things and your best bet is to see a sports therapist / physiotherapist to rule out anything serious. It could be a simple fix (strengthening core, glutes, hip flexors) but it's a diagnoses best left to a professional.

Waggoner83

Are you stretching? I use to have leg pain and that is because I was not stretching. I had pains in the same place. If you continue to experience this, than go see a doctor. I hope you feel better.