Hip Bursitis

[tangentgirl]

So glad I found this thread. At what point should one see a doctor or PT about something that seems like bursitis?

For example, my hip has been hurting since Saturday, when I decided riding up the Hill of Doom would be a good idea, even though I hadn't tackled the Hill of Weariness, the Hill of Evil or the Hill of Malcontent in a long time. Everyone knows you start with those hills and build up to the HoD.

Anyhoo, it's Thursday now, and it still hurts. Kind of a lot. I'm stretching and Adviling and maybe I'll grab some ice. Is this the kind of thing that will mellow out on its own?

[GumbyGirl]

Oh definitely yesterday! I agree, better safe than sorry. I had a hell of a long journey back from hip bursitis, partly because I thought it'd just go away and settle down. Oh, I was wrong And at least you can get it checked out and find out what it is. Good luck with it!

[tangentgirl]

Can I whine for just a second? Went to the doc, got good stretches, exercises & whatnot, but damnitt...it still hurts. Ouch. Grr. Going back. Ouch ouch ouch.

Done whining. Please commence with your regularly scheduled forums.

[GumbyGirl]

Hang in there tangentgirl! It can take a little while to ease up, but the work now will be worth it!

[isconniethere]

I too have this problem! Last year I decided to take up running, and everything was going well and then, Hip pain. The doctor decided it was bursitis and gave me a shot in the hip (wouldn't refer me to PT!). It wasn't very helpful and I just had to stop. I have finally decided to try again and now hip pain right away in the other hip. I guess running will not be for me. It was very frustrating but I don't want to end up with permanent hip pain. On the other hand I have never had any problem with hip pain while biking!

[Catrin]

I too have this problem! Last year I decided to take up running, and everything was going well and then, Hip pain. The doctor decided it was bursitis and gave me a shot in the hip (wouldn't refer me to PT!). It wasn't very helpful and I just had to stop. I have finally decided to try again and now hip pain right away in the other hip. I guess running will not be for me. It was very frustrating but I don't want to end up with permanent hip pain. On the other hand I have never had any problem with hip pain while biking!

Have you considered getting a second opinion or doctor? There are many things that can cause hip pain - it would be a pity for you to stop running permanently if you do not need to do so. Why wouldn't he refer you to a PT?

[tangentgirl]

Wouldn't refer you to a PT? Bogus. I'd get a new doc.

I've been working with a chiropractor, an endurance sports-specific guy, who's given me some good exercises and stretches. It is starting to get better, slowly. I did have to cut back on training, and that's a drag, but if I get better in the long run, I'm not worried.

It doesn't hurt during cycling at all, luckily. Afterwards, well...I have decided to lay off the big hills for a week or two. Strangely enough, walking a 5k really *$#@ed it up.