hip pain

[Labrats]

hi I’m on week 7 of couch to 5k but had to stop this week due to severe hip pain, I feel gutted, seeing a physio tomorrow and hoping I don’t have to stop running, I really love it. Anyone else had this? I am 43, never ran in the past and I am 3 stone overweight which I am working on.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏 Feel for you!! well done for seeing a physio!! The runs will wait don’t worry. Sometimes a bit of rest a good exercises sorts the problem but let’s wait and see. Please let us know the outcome!

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

Oh that's such a shame! Hopefully the physio will get you on the path to running again with some strengthening exercises. They are more important as you get into the longer runs. Just really take your time building back up, it's a long game.

[MrBassmanjazz Graduate]

I was out, for six weeks, with Hip Pain at one stage. Physio recommended stretching exercises

Very frustrating.

Hang in there. It's great when you get back.

[Yesletsgo Graduate]

I had severe hip pain over the summer. As I was travelling I couldn't get to the doctor. After 4-5 months of it a 10 minute appointment where I was shown one exercise it sorted itself out within a week.

Good luck (the problem was the ilio tibial band or ITB) hope yours is sorted as quickly.

[happysouls Graduate]

I had time out with hip pain. I had physio and it recovered over time and I didn’t miss too much running. I found doing couch to 5k probably worked my way through all my body weaknesses one at a time but then I could work on them so improving my general state of health! I hope it goes well for you!