If it is only one hip, you may have an asymmetry that can be overcome with physio or orthotics.............it is a relatively common issue, most of us are lopsided in some way.
I also had/have some hip pain issues. I think a proper gait analysis would be most beneficial for you, but during these lockdown times that isn’t always possible.
There are a few things I do to help:
-Include some glute activation exercises in my warmup. Even just 10 squats, and a 10 standing side leg raises on each side makes a big difference to keep my hip stable.
-Ensure a level running route: a bit like the other comment which talked about lopsided-ness, if I run on a sloping surface, the hip pain is significantly worse. I try to stick to level trails, and not run slanted across a hill!
-Targeted cool down stretches: glutes, quads and hamstrings. Aiming for at least 30sec on each stretch.
youtu.be/gL1pVRPueQk These warm down stretches are recommended by C25K. I did the first few runs without stretching after and had hip and back pain since I started doing these after every run, I have had little or no pain at all. Good luck. Oh, and if no one else has mentioned it, perhaps you need to slow down too...🐌
Hi there...I've had a few hip niggles since running, and have found that post run stretches really have made a difference...as suggested 30 secs is a good time to aim for to make a difference. There are some excellent hip pain exercise/stretch routines on YouTube. A lot of us notice varying niggles appear once we start running. If you think about the impact on our bodies it's going to highlight any misalignments. Worth the effort of building something extra into your routine. I do yoga/hip exercises now on my non running days because I don't want to give up running and aiming to stay more flexible/stronger. Well...I didn't do this yesterday...I had a painful neck/shoulder thing going on, so went for a walk instead.....oh the joys of exercise hey🤣😂. All the best. 🦌🐢🐌🏃♀️🙋
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