Hip pain after running

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jubileeee · 01/05/2022 08:15

Just on one side. Anyone know most likely cause? Or what I can do to prevent hip pain after running?

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jubileeee · 02/05/2022 06:39

fellrunner85 · 01/05/2022 17:05

I'd put good money on this being weak glutes - it's classic in people with sedentary jobs, and I've suffered with it countless times in the past (keep saying I'll do more strength work but rarely do it!)

Weak glutes lead to your hips and knees taking more of the strain, and tends to lead to hip issues, ITB issues and knee problems.

Your best bet is loads of clam shells and glute bridge exercises; squats with kettlebells to strengthen them in the long term (but check you're getting your form right) and foam rolling to ease it in the short term.
I do my clam shells and glute bridges while giving the kids a bath - only way I fit them in regularly!

I think it could be this too. Going to incorporate strength training which I haven't done for a couple of years, together with sitting job they must be weak.

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lechatnoir · 02/05/2022 15:36

Yup another runner with a desk job that suffers with hip (& groin) issues if I'm not careful. Decent stretching after a run with particular focus on the hip flexors plus yoga and strength exercises once a week each keep it at bay for me.

FoxBaseBeta · 02/05/2022 16:22

My left hip pain seems to have mostly gone since I started doing glute bridges with a resistance band, though I think the biggest help seems to have been changing to Nike Pegasus trainers. I don't think my old trainers we're cushioned enough.

BusySittingDown · 02/05/2022 16:31

Make sure you do a good stretch afterwards. Pigeon stretches and 90-90s are great for hip flexors.

I do running with the Peloton app and the trainers are always waxing lyrical about making sure you do a good stretch after running. I usually find that when I'm getting hip pain after running it's often when I haven't stretched. I get tight hip flexors, particularly on my right side, which is my dominant side.

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