Now on week 6 but after my first 20 minute run (yeahhhh) I am now suffering from a painful left. Hip , rest, medicate or give up?

[Runninggran54]

Really want to carry on but do not want permanent damage, suggestions please.

[Mummysaurus Graduate]

I am only on week 6 myself and I am not medically qualified in any way, but if you haven't had the pain before I would rest it for a couple of days then see a doctor if there is no improvement

[crox Graduate]

You have to decide for yourself.

It could just be because you're not used to the exercise levels. You could wait a couple of days and see it goes away if it's not gone after a week you should get help.

Think the current issue of runners world has an article on it where that's more or less what they recommend.

[Runninggran54 Graduate]

Thanks for that, bursitis apparently! So a few days rest, some Brufen, paracetamol and I should be good to go again!

[mcshug78 in reply to Runninggran54]

ive got bursitis have had it last 8 months doing physio now hopefully be back running at some point !