Ladies, I need some help here. Since April, I've been having what feels like tendonitis in my right hip. It hurts right at the top front of my iliac crest when I rise from a seated position and put weight on the right leg, when I run, and when I get off my bike, although pedaling doesn't hurt. Bending and twisting at the waist hurt, and swimming also seems to aggravate it. Running became unbearable, so I haven't run since May, and haven't ridden my bike in three weeks. The core strengthening class I take once a week makes it hurt, but weight workouts on the machines (leg presses, curls, extensions, abduction and adduction) don't.

I saw my primary care physician (who is a runner and cyclist, so he is familiar with sports injuries), and was referred to a physical therapist for evaluation. The PCP thought I might have some strength/flexibility imbalance issues, which the PT ruled out (she said I'm strong and flexible). Two weeks ago, at my PCP's suggestion, I had a cortisone injection in the hip, with only slight improvement in the pain.

I'm at my wits' end and due to go back to the PCP in two weeks, so if anyone has any suggestions or insight, I'd love to hear it! Thanks.

KB