Hip Pain After Walking

rosestring
rosestring Posts: 225 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Yeah, so I walked for a little less than an hour and a half this morning at a pace between 3.0-3.5 mph, and I just got a random sharp pain in my right hip a few minutes ago. I haven't exercised much at all in a few weeks, but it is hard for me to believe that I had pain after just walking.

FWIW: I am a 22 year old female who is 5' 4" and 163 pounds. Is it really normal to have an issue like this?

Thank you!

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  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    If you're not used to it yes

    I assume bilateral and not a strain

    Stretching and rolling is called for

    Ibuprofen and heat / ice if too bad
  • meaganseafit
    meaganseafit Posts: 19 Member
    I always get hip pain after walking - maybe try the elliptical? It's usually a bit kinder to your joints. Otherwise just work on strengthening your muscles in that area (your hip flexors, adductors/abductors, glutes, hams, and quads, etc) and make sure you STRETCH! Ice right after your walk if it's really bugging you, but otherwise put some heat on it tomorrow. If it persists maybe check in with your doctor or physio/chiro/massage to see what's up!
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    I used to and it turned out my hips were uneven. I'm seeing an osteopath at the moment for this and he is helping a lot. If it continues get it checked out.
  • rosestring
    rosestring Posts: 225 Member
    Thanks eveeryone! I got some insoles today that are so far comfortable.
  • broseidonkingofbrocean
    broseidonkingofbrocean Posts: 180 Member
    More than likely its normal however if its something you are worried about I would seek a doctors opinion.
  • kimdawnhayden
    kimdawnhayden Posts: 298 Member
    Rest for a day or two and try it again. If it's something that persists go see a doctor. I developed bursitis in my hip and it hurt like the devil. They gave me shots in the hip that didn't help much. I had to let it heal.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Stretch after every walk. It really does help if you do it consistently.

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