Hip Pain

[lauriebizz]

Hi, I’m a first time poster and thought maybe someone here could help. I started running a few months ago on the treadmill – I average 3 miles / 4 days a week.

This week I have hip pain in the front of my left leg only. I visibly cringe when I get up from a seated position and it takes about 10 steps until I can walk relatively normally without a limp.

I’m currently taking an anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxer and pain medication for a pinched nerve – so I’m some what alarmed at this new pain. My pinched nerve is in my neck, so I don’t think it’s related and my neck is feeling great : ) I am scheduled to see my orthopedic surgeon on August 15th, but didn’t know if I should go in sooner. Any idea’s? My initial thought is it’s some type of bursitis.

Thanks!
Laurie

[firenze11]

I can't offer any help in determining what's going on with your hip but I can sympathize with annoying hip problems lately. I know there was an injury of the month thread awhile back and I'd like to nominate this August as hip month.

I hope someone knowledgeable comes by soon with some help for you. And I hope your hip and the pinched nerve get better soon. . .ow!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I would not run on it, eat extra protein, and when you are up to it do some moderate walking instead of running. Get lots of sleep, and put a pillow between your knees when lying on your side to keep your hip joints straight.

[Zen]

... eat extra protein...

Yogurt has terrific anti-inflammatory properties.

put a pillow between your knees when lying on your side to keep your hip joints straight.

+1 to that

[horsemom]

Do you do chiropractic? I biked to the chiropractor's today - 10 miles exactly from my door to his. He seemed to find my biking there, amusing....but anyway, I have been having trouble with a hip recently. I can hardly stand up right away when getting out of a car when I have been seated for more than an hour. Biking to the Dr's I was having trouble with what I thought was my saddle, and my leg on the sore hip side was tingly and 'asleep' feeling.

I got the regular adjustment, and biking home felt much better, and the pain is greatly diminished and no asleep feeling.....I am becoming a believer!

At any rate, if you believe in chiropractic (I realize there are people who do not) it might be worth a try.

Laura

[lauriebizz]

I started taking 1 1/2 doses of my pain medication and of course it alleviates all the pain – but not the source and I don’t want to injure myself further. I’m supposed to take my first spin class this weekend and am seriously considering canceling until I feel better. I’ve read that spinning uses a different set of muscles, so I’m not sure if it would help or harm.

I haven't done the chiro yet, but I am scheduled for a massage on Saturday. I did a few hurdle stretches last night and soaked in the hot tub after my slow run. It's somewhat better.

I like the idea of yogurt and sleeping with the pillow - I will defiantly try that tonight.


Thanks!
Laurie

[lauriebizz]

I finally received my first epidural injection yesterday. I am no longer on any medication! There is some pain remaining, but I'm scheduled for a second injection in two weeks. In the interim, I've been recumbent biking and it's been good. Thanks for all the suggestions!
Laurie