Should I get a cortisone shot in my hip so that I can continue training?

Injury/Nutrition Other

6 years ago 08/16/2017 10:50am EDT

I came down with hip bursitis a couple days ago and while it hasn't been that bad I've continued running. It's gotten worse and today I had to cut my run short by 5 miles today. I'm at a vital time in my training block and was just wondering if anyone has gotten a cortisone shot on a similar injury?

I want the shot to actually help in the healing process (decrease inflammation) and not just mask the pain for a couple of weeks while it is actually getting worse.. Anyone know or experience anything like this?

6 years ago 08/16/2017 11:25am EDT

re: These Hips Don't Lie

I had a labral tear in the hip which was pretty bad. I was working in China for most of the summer so I wasn't able to get surgery right away.

Anyway, I got the shot and was able to train but something just felt "off" so I didn't have many hard efforts. I assume your condition causes a lot less inflammation, I would think it would be enough to mask it for a short training block. Mine didn't really flare up with any pain until I ran sub 6 pace for 3 days solid at a relay across the state, but that was also more than 2 months after I got the shot. Even after that it wasn't too bad, it subsided and I could keep enjoying easy efforts until surgery.

6 years ago 08/16/2017 11:36am EDT

re: These Hips Don't Lie

Age, upcoming race, miles/week, goal time?

I'm considering a cortisone shot for my knee, although I have to take more time to see if the anti-inflammatory/icing/exercise route will be sufficient. Cortisone is dodgy, though. It doesn't seem to work for all people on all injuries and some argue that the injured area can deteriorate more rapidly to a worse condition than before once the cortisone wears off. I don't think you should consider it for a quick fix as you appear to be contemplating.

Reply Replying to

Username

Password

Leave the password field blank to post anonymously.

Post Preview

By posting you acknowledge that you have read and abide by our Terms and Conditions.

Remember me on this device.

Should I get a cortisone shot in my hip so that I can continue training?

Of General Interest

This thread has already been deleted.

You have been subscribed.

Should I get a cortisone shot in my hip so that I can continue training?

Follow kadoo

Block kadoo

Follow Er...

Block Er...

Of General Interest

This thread has already been deleted.

Reply Replying to

You have been subscribed.