would it be stupid to:

KF1216
KF1216 Posts: 175 Member
edited December 19 in Fitness and Exercise
Run a 5k on a possible hip bursitis? I'm signed up for a mothers day race (my second race ever) and I really, really want to do it. Can I just do it, leave it all out there on the track then go see a doc and get treated, rest, possibly pt after? I so don't want to drop out:(

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  • s1lence
    s1lence Posts: 493
    It's all a personal choice. If you are experiencing pain though it may not be the best thing to do, what's it going to feel like when you finish the 5k. But if you are that dedicated and have your heart set on it then it's your body and you choose what's important.
  • KF1216
    KF1216 Posts: 175 Member
    Bump?
  • mrmanmeat
    mrmanmeat Posts: 1,968 Member
    Do you have pain when you run?

    Can you run/walk?
  • Newf77
    Newf77 Posts: 802 Member
    Not a medical professional but if you are able to "cowgirl" your way through any pain the worse I could think would happen is it bursting open.
    If you have your heart set on the race and as I said you can "cowgirl" through any pain, go forth and enjoy.
  • SMarie10
    SMarie10 Posts: 956 Member
    Thats a tough decision - don't know that I'd be able to put up with the pain and have any enjoyment if if hurt that much. good luck with whatever you decide.
  • KF1216
    KF1216 Posts: 175 Member
    Do you have pain when you run?

    Can you run/walk?

    I do have pain when I run...sometimes when I walk. As for "how much" pain (everyone keeps asking me that) I don't really know how to measure it...it hurts pretty bad, but I think part of me is just scared of the pain because I'm afraid I'll make it worse, so I don't push it as much, kwim? So, like I think I *could* run a race with the pain but I have been afraid to hurt it more so when it starts hurting I mostly stop running. But I want to race so much I think I could "cowgirl up" and just do it, then deal with it after. But that might be stupid...so frustrated.
  • sunnyday789
    sunnyday789 Posts: 309 Member
    Do you see a physiotherapist or sports medicine professional? I would take their advice. You really don't want to cause further damage which can maybe lead to a long time injury. I'd say this type of pain is your body saying STOP.
  • KF1216
    KF1216 Posts: 175 Member
    Do you see a physiotherapist or sports medicine professional? I would take their advice. You really don't want to cause further damage which can maybe lead to a long time injury. I'd say this type of pain is your body saying STOP.

    I saw a podiatrist a few months back who diagnosed tendonitis in my foot, that seems to be better now. I haven't been to a doc yet for my hip...was hoping that rest would make it go away but it hasn't yet (and I haven't been resting it as much as I should probably)
  • sunnyday789
    sunnyday789 Posts: 309 Member
    Is it possible to participate in the event by walking? Or is it also bad with walking?
    Some races are more low key and are about getting people out and some events are more competitive.
    If it's a lot worse with running I really wouldn't take the chance, but can understand you wanting to go.
    Happy Mothers Day:flowerforyou:
  • ka97
    ka97 Posts: 1,984 Member
    Having had many many injuries, one thing I've finally figured out.......If I'm questioning whether it would be stupid to try to do something with an injury, the answer is usually "Yes it would." Learn to listen to your body, it will tell you. I've had to skip many races because of injury, and it really sucks. However, I think probably the worst were the two times that I didn't listen to my body, started hurting badly midway through the course, and walked SLOWLY the rest of the way to the finish line swearing at myself the entire time.
    Listen to your body, and go with your own instinct on this one.
  • jennetters
    jennetters Posts: 16 Member
    hi! i can totally relate...i had serious knee pain the week before my 8k this year .listen to your body. i think you should go and do it but stop running when it starts hurting.there will be plenty of races that you will be able to do in the future. i just started taking Yoga. i heard from numerous people it helps with a lot of issues and i think it is helping me. i know that doesn't help for the race tomorrow but for long term i think it is a great activity to start. good luck and just have fun!
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    Yes
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Overall, I'm with everyone who says to skip it.

    But as a stubborn fool, I'm not familiar with bursitis, so it would depend on whether or not running would actually make the condition worse, or if it would just feel ouchier (highly technical medical term there!). I mean... running on a stress fracture can lead to it becoming a full blown fracture, so that would be a definite no-no.

    Normally, I advise against self-diagnosis and googling symptoms, but it's something I do a lot myself and since the race is tomorrow, you don't have time to see a doc and get a professional opinion, unless you can go to an urgent care center today.
  • delilah47
    delilah47 Posts: 1,658
    This last Wednesday, I took my ailing ex husband to the doctor and it took about 2 minutes to get a steroid shot in his hip for this very problem. The relief is almost instant. He has had it done twice before and it gives relief for about 6-9 months each time. Occasionally, the shot doesn't work, but just go back a in a few weeks for another. Sometimes they miss the bursa target. The shot relieves inflammation so the relief is genuine and running shouldn't cause further damage. Go get the shot.
  • Lynn_SD
    Lynn_SD Posts: 83 Member
    Do you see a physiotherapist or sports medicine professional? I would take their advice. You really don't want to cause further damage which can maybe lead to a long time injury. I'd say this type of pain is your body saying STOP.

    I saw a podiatrist a few months back who diagnosed tendonitis in my foot, that seems to be better now. I haven't been to a doc yet for my hip...was hoping that rest would make it go away but it hasn't yet (and I haven't been resting it as much as I should probably)

    Since you don't even have a diagnosis for your hip pain, I definitely would not race on it. It might not even be a bursitis, could be referred pain from a disc in your back ( I actually have this, from L4-L5 spine). Go see your doc, get a clinical exam/XRay/MRI and a diagnosis. Only participate after this with your drs permission. There will be other competitions!
  • KBjimAZ
    KBjimAZ Posts: 369 Member
    Pain is your body telling your brain that something is wrong. If you compensate in one area to get past that pain, it will affect another area to make up for it. (you must give something to get something). I say suck it up and sit this one out. Find help, and not just shots that temporarily relieve what ails you. Inflammation can be controlled many other ways that don't require a needle in your hip.
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