My hip hurts when I run. Help!

I did the same thing last fall on my right side. Not sure if I pulled a muscle or what, but it also hurt like Hades when I would stand up after sitting for a while.

Google hip stretches using a foam roller. They are not pleasant to do, but can help. I also stopped running for a couple of weeks (walking only, at an incline) and also did the recumbent bike. Not as much satisfaction as running, but you need to let your hip heal.

Mine was doing the exact same thing! Spoke to a physical therapist and apparently I was taking uneven strides while running. Worked on evening them up and some le strength training for stability and I'm good now!

ok, hip pain has happened to me.

I had an MRI and they found a labral tear in my hip cartilage. Easy fix with steroid shot. Supposedly that will create scar tissue and the tear will repair itself. My ortho said that it could come back, though. If it does, then they will either reinject or consider a minor surgical procedure (if the tear is worse).

I always chalked it up as bursitis or something. I let it go on for 5 years. It's worth getting it checked out, even if for a pain shot. Cortisone is your friend...:)

BUMP! I have the same problem

I have that problem, I'm not a runner but a hiker. Go to the doctor, they won't do an MRI right away. Mine turned out to be caused by my lower back muscles being so tight (I sit at a desk all day too!). I did some physical therapy which did wonders on my back, which in turn fixed my hip pain :-) Now my hips only hurt when my hip flexors are stiff (again I sit all day) so I constantly have to work on getting those stretched out. Don't continue running while you're in pain, you will end up doing damage. I eventually had to have steroid shots in my hip because the inflammation got so bad and the doctor said if I continued hiking like that I would have ended up tearing something. Good luck and I hope you heal quickly!!

I had the same thing and I've been running for 1-1/2 yrs now. I believe it was caused by the crown of the road believe it or not. Running on the shoulder where the crown is most pronounced means my left leg has a deeper stride than my right by quite a bit. It was causing me foot and hip pains. When there is no oncoming traffic i run more in the lane where its closer to flatter. The problems have eased considerably!

Thanks everyone! I will try resting and the stretches, but I think it may be a good idea to give my doctor a call also!

I have RA in my hip. With the right shoes I started running without issue, until after a length of time. Now I can only run every other day and have learned that stretches and ice are my friend. I use ice only because mine is due to inflammation

I ended up over doing it and got a stress fracture in my right hip last year (did 2- 5K back to back days after alot of prep training leading up to them and that stress fracture laid me up for 2 months. Nothing I could do but my stretching exercises and rest, it finally healed up and I am an AVID stretcher now light stretching before exercise but extensive afterwards and it has made a world of difference... Best of Luck...

I have been running/jogging a few miles a day for the past 4 months. About 3 weeks ago, my left hip started hurting when I would run. It got to the point where every time I stood up from sitting in a chair (which is quite often considering I work in an office) it would hurt really bad and cause me to limp for a few steps before the pain went away. It is ONLY in my left hip. I tried jogging yesterday and got to about .25 of a mile before I was noticably limping when I ran. I dont know if I pulled or strained something or if I need to stretch more. I really dont want to go to the doctor because I am afraid that I will need an MRI. Has anyone had this problem? If so, what did you do to fix it?

Running is really the only thing that has been getting me results and I would hate to have to give it up

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I experienced the same symptoms following my 4 mile run last Wednesday. My chiropractor took X-Rays and told me it was sciatica. I've been walking and doing stretches until it eases up. I know what you mean about running. It's my passion and I hate not being able to do it. Good luck!

I did not read through all of the comments here so some of this may be duplication. I am in the process of recovering from a similar injury. My son's physical therapist told me I had strained my IT band. If you Google this, it can cause pain in both the hip and the knee - I just had pain in my left hip. First of all she gave me a stretch to do. In a standing position, cross your legs with your right foot in front of the left. Then move your left hip to the left until you feel the stretch. This was somewhat painful when I started, but with in a fee days, it felt better. I tried to run again when it felt good, but ended right back where I started. I started again and this time when it felt better. I started walking. Slow at first, but within a few days, I increased to a faster speed.. I am still not running, but I have no pain when I walk. I figure another week or so and I will try running again. I also use ice after a work out to help reduce any inflammation.

running tends to give me more pain than other activities, so i try to only do it once or twice a week (i do enjoy it!). i would never run everyday. seems like a recipe for injury. i know every is different though - just is just me.

It is either the shoes or a medical issue.

Stop running NOW!
Seriously, your body needs rest.
And see a doc ASAP just to make sure you're OK.
And might I suggest that you incorporate other forms of cardio into your exercise routines.
Swimming, biking, hiking, dancing....
Don't let your body break trying to do right.
Rest is paramount!:drinker:

I had hip pain while running and kept going. Halfway through a marathon I stopped becasue the pain was so bad and I could no longer walk. I had a stress fracture of my femoral neck that required surgery to repiar. I was out of commision for 6 months.

See a doctor.