Any ideas?

[VS1975]

Hi fellow runners/joggers/jeffers, I’m after some advice. I graduated Ct5k on 7/5/23. Since then I’ve continued mostly every other day running. I’ve decided to do the NRC 10k I’m on week 4, I’m still doing alternate days so resting as usual.

For the past maybe 2/3 weeks I’ve noticed my left hip won’t turn out externally e.g sat or lay with knees bent & drop left hip out. The right, I’ve no issues, I can lay it out flat to surface. Left just won’t budge past approx 90/100degrees & it’s sore when I try. I’ve tried various stretches & I’ve googled it but not sure it’s any of the hip issues I’ve read!

I will go to my GP or try to get private physio through work. Just wondered if anybody had had similar? Could it be arthritis?

I’m 48yo Female.

thanks in advance ☺️

[Yesletsgo Ambassador Graduate10]

Going to the doctor is exactly the right thing to do. Us lot here would only be guessing.I had a hip problem last year, loss of mobility but also pain. I suffered for months but a week after seeing my GP and following his advice I was absolutely fine.

Get it checked and save yourself the worry 😁

[VS1975 Graduate10 in reply to Yesletsgo]

Glad you’re sorted now. I definitely will get a GP appt & contact physio through work. Thanks for the reply 😊

[Yesletsgo Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to VS1975]

Your GP might have an NHS physio, I got an appointment within a week 😁

[VS1975 Graduate10 in reply to Yesletsgo]

Wow that was quick! I’ll see what GP says too if I can get referred. Thanks

[nowster Graduate10]

If you have access to a physio, that would be my initial suggestion.

But definitely have it seen by a medical professional.

[VS1975 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

I’ll start that ball rolling & get a GP appt too. After my jollies tho, I won’t get any opportunity to run on holiday, will be interesting to see if not running has any affect? Thanks for replying 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to VS1975]

Plenty of non running exercises to do whilst away... even sitting in a sun chair get checked out and enjoy your break x

[VS1975 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss . No chance, we are off to see 🐭🎢 I’ll be putting the miles in. Just not running them x

[Comte 60minGraduate]

Have you just tried resting for a number of days and seeing if it improves? Suggest seeing a physiotherapist in the first instance. Physiotherapists have much more experience of dealing with aches and pains of this type with articulations and muscles than does a general practioner. My guess is that the physiotherapist will advise you to have an ultrasound or an X ray of the hip. Best of luck.

[VS1975 Graduate10]

thanks Comte I’ll definitely pursue Physio. Via work & GP. Thanks for the reply ☺️