Pain in hip joint area

Jhensley2011
Jhensley2011 Posts: 54 Member
edited September 28 in Fitness and Exercise
I recently started running and am now experiencing a pain in my left hip. I am used to walking miles upon miles but as that was getting easier to do, I started to pick up the pace. After last night's jog, my hip started to ache real bad. It's tolerable but annoying. Does anyone know if this is normal in runners? I'm taking the next few days off as not to aggravate it but I don't want it to hold up my weight loss journey. Any tips on how to make it better or will it just get better/stronger in time?

Thanks for any help. :-)

J

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  • BeeElMarvin
    BeeElMarvin Posts: 2,086 Member
    Maybe Bursitis? Swelling of the bursa sack. Try a little rest, ice, heat...
  • Cmccracken1
    Cmccracken1 Posts: 326 Member
    this happened to me once, i needed new shoes. have you been properly fitted for running shoes. if you go to a running store they will analyze you gait and tell you what kind of shoe you need, it went away after that but i did have to rest it for a few days, age has something to do with it too i'm sure i am 36 and never ran until now.. so......
  • d_llopez
    d_llopez Posts: 167 Member
    Not sure if this is what you have but i had the same problem w/pain in the joint area. The doctor told me i had bursitis. So i said okay how do i get rid of it. They showed me this long needle and said this is what we do to relieve the pain. That was a long time ago. I opted not to get the shot. I slowed done a whole lot and gained weight. Now that i exercise i don't feel it hurting anymore. At least for now...knock on wood.
  • possummama
    possummama Posts: 96 Member
    yep, I agree with Cmccracke1, I had the same problem but with the new shoes the pain disappeared. Couldn't hurt to try at any rate
  • ande2994
    ande2994 Posts: 136
    I get a similar pain when I walk too fast and too long. I heard from a chiropractor/personal trainer that it can actually stem from weak butt muscles. He said that surprisingly few exercises really work those muscles, but they're needed to help stabilize your legs when you walk and run. For that reason, that weakness can also put strain on your knees.

    He suggested donkey kicks (from all fours, kick leg out and back -- can be done either with straight or 90-degree bent knee) to isolate those muscles. Squats and shoulder bridges (lie on back with knees bent -- roll pelvis up and lift off the ground until torso and thighs are in a straight line) are also good.

    Also, one stretch that feels really good in that area -- sit on the floor with knees bent in front of you, leaning back slightly. Cross one leg over with your foot on the opposite knee. Try to reach the elevated knee away from you as you lean toward your legs.

    Good luck!
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