yesterday i felt great during my run
about an hour later
my hip told me otherwise
I have done some internet searching to see what's going on
heres what i found:
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From Runners World:
Q: I'm a 20-year-old female runner with a large frame (6 feet, 190 pounds). The area around my right hip becomes very sore after I run. Is it my size that's causing this? C.H., Williamsburg, Va.
A: Probably not. It sounds as if you're suffering from greater trochanteric bursitis, a friction syndrome that occurs when your iliotibial band rubs back and forth across the top part of your thighbone.
Here's how it happens: The greater trochanter is the bony protuberance on the top of the thighbone where the hip extensors and abductor muscles attach. The iliotibial band crosses this bump as it stretches from the pelvis to the tibia. A sac of fluid called a bursa lubricates this busy intersection of tendon, bone, and muscle. If you've irritated the bursa or the muscles around it, you may experience inflammatory pain. Hence, greater trochanteric bursitis.
To heal the bursitis, you should do two things. First, stretch your iliotibial band by crossing your good leg in front of your sore leg and pushing your painful hip out to the side as you push against a wall. You should feel the tissue tighten along the side of your thigh. Hold this stretch for 10 to 15 seconds. Do this stretch two to three times a day.
Second, you need to reduce the inflammation around the bursa by using either non-steroidal anti-inflammatories or injectible cortisone. If your problem is mild and doesn't disturb your sleep, oral anti-inflammatories such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium should work. (Follow the directions on the bottle.) If the pain lasts all day or disturbs your sleep, I recommend a shot of cortisone.
One good thing about greater trochanteric bursitis is that you usually can run through it. Of course, if the pain intensifies, you should see your doctor.
so.. what's a running who is training for a half marathon to do?
I DONT KNOW!
my plan today is not to run until Thurs. I will do weights today and talk to the kids coach and ask what he thinks.
very frustrated.
If its not a shoulder, a thumb to keep me from lifting.. then its a hip to keep me from running.
ARGH!
well.. maybe .. atleast i could walk a half.
:(
about an hour later
my hip told me otherwise
I have done some internet searching to see what's going on
heres what i found:
Treatment of Hip Pain
The initial response should be rest for 1 week; you can continue to run as long as your hip injury is not being aggravated. Anti-inflammatory gels, ice packs and relaxing deep massages can help to increase the healing process. Running alternations include shortening your running stride, changing your shoes and a change of running surface. You may need sports orthotics to remedy any foot imbalance you may have. Finally, you can try lower back strengthening exercises to strengthen the back in order to prevent a re-occurrence of the condition.click here to see the rest of the article
From Runners World:
Q: I'm a 20-year-old female runner with a large frame (6 feet, 190 pounds). The area around my right hip becomes very sore after I run. Is it my size that's causing this? C.H., Williamsburg, Va.
A: Probably not. It sounds as if you're suffering from greater trochanteric bursitis, a friction syndrome that occurs when your iliotibial band rubs back and forth across the top part of your thighbone.
Here's how it happens: The greater trochanter is the bony protuberance on the top of the thighbone where the hip extensors and abductor muscles attach. The iliotibial band crosses this bump as it stretches from the pelvis to the tibia. A sac of fluid called a bursa lubricates this busy intersection of tendon, bone, and muscle. If you've irritated the bursa or the muscles around it, you may experience inflammatory pain. Hence, greater trochanteric bursitis.
To heal the bursitis, you should do two things. First, stretch your iliotibial band by crossing your good leg in front of your sore leg and pushing your painful hip out to the side as you push against a wall. You should feel the tissue tighten along the side of your thigh. Hold this stretch for 10 to 15 seconds. Do this stretch two to three times a day.
Second, you need to reduce the inflammation around the bursa by using either non-steroidal anti-inflammatories or injectible cortisone. If your problem is mild and doesn't disturb your sleep, oral anti-inflammatories such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium should work. (Follow the directions on the bottle.) If the pain lasts all day or disturbs your sleep, I recommend a shot of cortisone.
One good thing about greater trochanteric bursitis is that you usually can run through it. Of course, if the pain intensifies, you should see your doctor.
so.. what's a running who is training for a half marathon to do?
I DONT KNOW!
my plan today is not to run until Thurs. I will do weights today and talk to the kids coach and ask what he thinks.
very frustrated.
If its not a shoulder, a thumb to keep me from lifting.. then its a hip to keep me from running.
ARGH!
well.. maybe .. atleast i could walk a half.
:(
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