hip pain and long runs

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    yetanotherchick

    Member since 11/28/2007.

    568 posts. Last post 11 years ago.
    15 years ago 09/01/2008 3:27pm EDT

    Any tips besides better stretching?

    When I'm going on runs, I feel fine and loose in the beginning, no notable tightness or soreness, but start getting pain/tightness in my left hip after about 7-8 miles. It makes my stride feel uneven.

    I don't recall having many issues on long runs in the past. I remember being tired and sore, but not having any mechanical issues. I don't weigh more, I'm under 30, and I'm not running considerably more mileage. I have been coming back from being somewhat out of shape, although never sedentary or overweight. In the last few months, I have been having a lot of difficulty finishing long runs, getting pain in the hips or lower stomach near the end.

  • Lebovski

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    15 years ago 09/01/2008 4:39pm EDT
    re: yetanotherchick

    Any chance you happen to have a substantial amount of downhill during that portion of the run? I have a similar issue, and it tends to be if I do a really hilly run where the first half is up and then the second is down.

    You may try to work on some lower abdominal groups/psoas. Make sure you get everything stretched out well especially if you feel tight.

  • Been there...

    Anonymous Poster

    15 years ago 09/01/2008 5:34pm EDT
    re: yetanotherchick

    I have a recurring problem with Trochanteric bursitis. I don't know if it's the same issue you're having, but it's a very common running injury. The root cause is a tight ITB, so ITB stretches are the key for me.

    Since you asked for ideas beyond stretching, I also have to be careful about running on both sides of the road (with and against traffic) to balance out the effect of the crown. My doctor also advised running on trails, not necessarily to reduce impact, but to avoid the road crown issue completely.

  • runfree

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    15 years ago 09/01/2008 7:58pm EDT
    re: yetanotherchick

    run on level dirt or grass with a new pair of shoes. stay off pavement.

    also if are having menstrual irregularities I suggest taking a calcium supplement. i also suggest doing a lot strength work to improve the power of your core, hips and legs.

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    yetanotherchick

    Member since 11/28/2007.

    568 posts. Last post 11 years ago.
    15 years ago 09/01/2008 7:59pm EDT
    re: Lebovski

    Yeah, it really is worse when I go downhill. Sometimes when I have bad stomach pains going downhill, they feel better when I go uphill. But I can sometimes feel lower stomach pain even when I'm not running, like a cramp that's almost latent but is waiting to resurface.

  • Pey

    Anonymous Poster

    15 years ago 09/02/2008 4:41am EDT
    re: yetanotherchick

    Get different shoes

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    foomiler

    Member since 07/12/2008.

    148 posts. Last post 13 years ago.
    15 years ago 09/02/2008 10:21am EDT
    re: yetanotherchick

    Check out some ideas abt yr problem here....

    http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=2645595

  • 777

    Anonymous Poster

    15 years ago 09/02/2008 10:34am EDT
    re: foomiler

    Lower stomach pain sounds like a weak core. Strengthen that up. Stretching is good, and using a foam roller is also good.

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