Hip Pain with Running (HELP PLEASE)

JuliePleasant
JuliePleasant Posts: 72 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello All,
I am needing some advice. I am trying to do the Couch 2 5k program. I am at Week 5 Day 1 completed. When I completed Week 4 day 3 I started having hip pain on the outside of my left hip. I rested for 2 days. I atempted Week 5 Day 1, Pain instantly back after 1-2 minutes of running :sad: . I am currently icing at night and stretching. I am planning to do other exercise this week and restart Week 5 next week. Is that a good plan, I am not wanting to injure my hip anymore.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! :yawn:

Thank you in advance!
:happy:

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  • DavidMartinez2
    DavidMartinez2 Posts: 840 Member
    #1. If you have not already done so, get a foam roller.
    Additionally get some resistance bands. Every night before bed lie on your side, put the band around your ankles, and do leg lifts. Start with 10 repetitions per side.

    Good luck with the rest of your C25K
  • lynus85
    lynus85 Posts: 50 Member
    possibly bursitis or an IT band issue?
    I had a problem with IT band and found foam rollers did help and also the exercises suggested by the person above. I also found a great deal of help by visiting with a physio and chiropractor if thats an option for you.
  • NeverTooLateForChange
    NeverTooLateForChange Posts: 131 Member
    I use walkfit inserts in my shoes. It aligns my back, hips, knees, and feet. It makes a world of difference. Also, could it be time for new shoes?
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    Sorry, that hurts!
    I go to the chiro if my hip goes out like that. I don't like to be "popped", so she does a "clicker" to adjust, and a "table drop." Both terms are for very gentle procedures.
    Hope you feel better!
  • JuliePleasant
    JuliePleasant Posts: 72 Member
    Thanks for the great feedback! What should I do with foam roller? I do have a resistance band. I will start that tonight.

    Thanks
  • Jbangs1212
    Jbangs1212 Posts: 2
    The foam roller helps much and stretches works also. But you may have to consult a doctor since it is in the hip area. Don't give up!!
  • dreaming13000
    dreaming13000 Posts: 68 Member
    Sounds very much like ITBS :( icky, I've battled that bad boy before. Buy a foam roller, your looking at as little as 15.00 on amazon including shipping. Then google or youtube itbs foam roller stretches and do them. They will hurt badly at first. Also...you might need to quit running. When I had ITBS it got so bad that I had to stop everything for 5 weeks!!! Epsom salt soaks are great as well. Then there is the chiro. I had a misaligned pelvis that caused my issue. One visit to the chiropractor and all was right as rain. Good luck to you!
  • EverythingIsTakenAgain
    EverythingIsTakenAgain Posts: 19 Member
    Sounds like what I went through a couple of years ago. Went to the doctor and it turned out to be bursitis. He recommended icing it, resting it, and taking anti-inflamatories (ibuprofen or Alieve) until it felt better. Running on it before the swelling of the bursa goes down will only prolong it. I would think foam rolling it couldn't hurt as well. Hope it feels better soon!
  • JuliePleasant
    JuliePleasant Posts: 72 Member
    Im going to see a hip specialist tomorrow! Thanks for all of the advice!
  • JuliePleasant
    JuliePleasant Posts: 72 Member
    No running for 6 weeks! No High impact exercises for at least 6 weeks! BOO !!!!:huh:

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