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Hip pain
clarkey30
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Im currently training for my first 70.3 this year but i've developed a problem with my right hip. The problem started with running, my hip joint feels inflamed and sore as if its rubbing, the problem has spead down to cause me some problems in the outside of my right knee after i've stopped running. Ive tried to give it a couple weeks rest but it hasnt helped at all and now the problem is affecting me when i cycle.
Any ideas of what the problem could be?
Any ideas of what the problem could be?
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I was diagnosed as having an inflamed iliopsoas (hip flexor - I think).
http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/frontthigh/iliopsoasinflam.htm
Get yourself down to the physio. The same advice as everyone on this forum sayd when injury issues come up.
Even now I can only run 2 or 3 times a week - any more and the soreness comes back.
Stretch loads, take it easy and fingers crossed!
I had pain on flexion of my hip for ages, thought it was just a muscle, so didnt really think to do anything about it. Gradually started becoming more painful after running, thought I had better get it checked out.
Turned out I had a femoral stress fracture and a possible labrum tear (I am having the MRI to confirm that next week)
If I had stopped training and gone to see the doctor when it started, before xmas, i probably would have been ok now. But as it is I am facing a possible operation and a good 3-4 months out!
I take it your out for a while then tommitri?
But I would definitely go see your doctor, my friend who had had hip pain like mine for a while went to see the physio who I know personally and hes very good. He thought it could be bursitis, but it turned out she had a femoral neck stress fracture, which was one of the reasons I went in to have mine checked out. (This story is a tad embarrassing if you know what I do for a living!)
From what you say it could be a number of causes, I would know a bit more if I examined you (Don't worry I don't just like examining people, its my job!) the thing about the hip is its a very strong joint. it doesn't get hurt easily and therefore when it does hurt it needs to be checked out.
Im going to see someone whose been recommended by the club. where you based? Im terrible for trying to run off things though so know what you mean.
This may not be the season i was hoping for....
There are loads of stretches you can do, and massage should definitely help.
Good luck mate
You really need to take proper medical advice. From your spelling, you look to be in the UK, so get on the phone to your GP and tell them your problems. It's what they are there for!
Secondly, you really need a diagnosis. e.g. arthritis, trauma or whatever is causing the problem. Then you can use the internet to explore and find info about your condition.
It would be dangerous to give you any other response except for good luck, and I wish you well, and hope you find some comfort soon!
Al I could recommend is to see a good chartered physio with a sports background who comes recommended saves unnecessary pain and hopefully time.
I see a lot of this as an orthopaedic surgeon - there's a lot of misconception in the physio/GP/chiropractor world & to be fair there's also been a lot in the orthopaedic world until recently. Athletes are prone to soft tissue injuries around the hip, especially labral tears (the labrum is a fibrocartilage lip that effectively 'seals' the hip joint. There are some anatomical factors that predispose to this - it is all part of what's known as femoroacetabular impingement. This is not a diagnosis that many GPs have heard of, but a few physios have. Anyone who has a hip or knee problem, or who wants to look up more info on impingement can have a look at my website www.hipandkneeadvice.com for free. I am in the process of updating the website so more detail will be added over the coming weeks. Rest assured impingement is treatable although there are problems currently with some procedures in the NHS.
Cheers.