Hip Injury from Running - Alternatives?

MissTomGettingThin
MissTomGettingThin Posts: 776 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi All
I was running a couple of weeks back and my left hip started to feel 'strange'.
By the end of the run - was only 20 mins on a treadmill at 4.5mph - my leg felt heavy.
Anyway - following day sharp pain right at the top of my leg in the crease where it meets my fat, I mean, my stomach. :O)
I rested for a week last week due to a number of reasons but back at the gym today 10 minutes and I'm in agony.
Need some cardio exercises that aren't going to agrevate my hip/muscle/tendon whatever it is if anyone has any ideas.

Thanks all.
Will apply ice and rest. :O(

Amanda

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  • etherah
    etherah Posts: 83 Member
    Swimming is usually pretty easy on the joints. Just take it easy with the leg movements.
  • forestdancers
    forestdancers Posts: 146 Member
    I first recomend going to a doctor and see if there was any serious damage done.
    Second I recomend swimming. Lot less stress on your joints.
  • Adsnwfld
    Adsnwfld Posts: 262 Member
    Swimming, Bike, Elliptical. I agree see a doctor first to make sure nothing is wrong
  • MissTomGettingThin
    MissTomGettingThin Posts: 776 Member
    Hi thanks all
    I have been trying to see my GP for ages regarding something else and it's proving a challenge!
    I am going to try again tomorrow so will mention it to her if I get in!
    Thanks
    My gym has a pool so that's not a bad idea.
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