Hip pain

[Determined40]

Hi I'm on week 6 which I've repeated after a month off however I've developed pain in my right outer hip. I don't feel it when running but I suffer afterwards. It didn't happen in the early weeks. Has anyone else had this please?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done you... for reaching Week 6.

The runs get longer from here on in and your running body is going to need support. Lots of ideas for that on the Strength and Flex Forum.

But, first off, go and get that hip checked out...by a GP or Sports Physio; there may be a few folk with similar issues, but it is always, when there is pain, best, to get the advice of an expert

There are exercises you could do, in conjunction with some of your rest day strength and stamina work, but it is best to make sure those exercises are not causing further problems.

Go get checked and do keep us posted please

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate]

Echoing Oldfloss get your doctor or a physio to check it.I had something similar last year and suffered for 5 months. Couldn't get to the GP as I was travelling. When I eventually went it was sorted out within days.

Not gonna give specifics here in case you're tempted to use Dr Google instead of a real medic 😂

[drl212 Graduate]

Congratulations on reaching Week 6!

I had/have a little bit of hip pain now and again - nothing regular. I went to a physio to have a look at my gait and running form. She gave me some exercises to do that seems to have helped.

As everyone says, don't run with pain.

Do keep us posted on your progress. So close to the end...