Hip Problem

"Ecohouse" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

Quoted message said:

I have been running for many years. I always run on a track and never
on the streets.

A few years ago I developed pain in my right hip. It wasn't
debilitating but it was a problem.
I tried running in the opposite direction on the track and that didn't
work. I've taken time off and gone back to running and the pain is
still there.

If I build up my running mileage slowly, the pain will come later in my
runs. But it is almost always there in some form.

I never have any trouble except when I'm running. I do yoga and I also
bike among other things. And it's never a problem.

I have been dealing with this for a few years now and it is very
frustrating. Any ideas?

Have you tried running on the street or even a treadmill, just as
a test to see if the track is causing the problem? I'd give it a try
for a week or so, just for you own information. This will also
give you more ammo for trying to target the problem, whatever
it may be.

cheers,
--
David Hirsh, director
www.absolutelyaccurate.com
Southern Ontario's Summer Race Series!

I've tried using the treadmill. In fact I use a treadmill all winter
long. But it's still the same once I go back outdoors to the track.

Ecohouse said:

I've tried using the treadmill. In fact I use a treadmill all winter
long. But it's still the same once I go back outdoors to the track.

Are you saying that it goes away during treadmill season, and
returns during outdoor season? If so, then there must be
_something_ you do that is different on the two surfaces.

There are lots of possible differences that could affect your joint
movements. Is one surface harder than the other? Is your gait
different? Is the track sloped or tilted for drainage? Do you
always go around counter-clockwise?

Going around clockwise will reverse both the drainage tilt and the
rotation.

Steve

Steve Hansen said:

Are you saying that it goes away during treadmill season, and
returns during outdoor season? If so, then there must be
_something_ you do that is different on the two surfaces.

Why respond to an obvious troll, or an idiot?

"Ecohouse" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I have been running for many years. I always run on a track and never
on the streets.

A few years ago I developed pain in my right hip. It wasn't
debilitating but it was a problem.
I tried running in the opposite direction on the track and that didn't
work. I've taken time off and gone back to running and the pain is
still there.

If I build up my running mileage slowly, the pain will come later in my
runs. But it is almost always there in some form.

I never have any trouble except when I'm running. I do yoga and I also
bike among other things. And it's never a problem.

I have been dealing with this for a few years now and it is very
frustrating. Any ideas?

Go see a podiatrist.

Dave

"Ecohouse" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

I have been running for many years. I always run on a track and never
on the streets.

A few years ago I developed pain in my right hip. It wasn't
debilitating but it was a problem.
I tried running in the opposite direction on the track and that didn't
work. I've taken time off and gone back to running and the pain is
still there.

If I build up my running mileage slowly, the pain will come later in my
runs. But it is almost always there in some form.

I never have any trouble except when I'm running. I do yoga and I also
bike among other things. And it's never a problem.

I have been dealing with this for a few years now and it is very
frustrating. Any ideas?

Go see a podiatrist.

Dave

What shoes do you use in both occasions?
I had problems with my hips related to pronation which forced my legs
to bent to the inside giving an extra force in my hips.

So maybe you can check the running pattern at a specialised shop.

Good luck, Roy

Steve Hansen said:

Ecohouse said:

I've tried using the treadmill. In fact I use a treadmill all winter
long. But it's still the same once I go back outdoors to the track.

Are you saying that it goes away during treadmill season, and
returns during outdoor season? If so, then there must be
_something_ you do that is different on the two surfaces.

There are lots of possible differences that could affect your joint
movements. Is one surface harder than the other? Is your gait
different? Is the track sloped or tilted for drainage? Do you
always go around counter-clockwise?

Going around clockwise will reverse both the drainage tilt and the
rotation.

Steve

What shoes do you use in both occasions?
I had problems with my hips related to pronation which forced my legs
to bent to the inside giving an extra force in my hips.

So maybe you can check the running pattern at a specialised shop.

Good luck, Roy

Steve Hansen said:

Ecohouse said:

I've tried using the treadmill. In fact I use a treadmill all winter
long. But it's still the same once I go back outdoors to the track.

Are you saying that it goes away during treadmill season, and
returns during outdoor season? If so, then there must be
_something_ you do that is different on the two surfaces.

There are lots of possible differences that could affect your joint
movements. Is one surface harder than the other? Is your gait
different? Is the track sloped or tilted for drainage? Do you
always go around counter-clockwise?

Going around clockwise will reverse both the drainage tilt and the
rotation.

Steve

On 21 Nov 2005 13:30:23 -0800, "Ecohouse" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I have been running for many years. I always run on a track and never
on the streets.

A few years ago I developed pain in my right hip. It wasn't
debilitating but it was a problem.
I tried running in the opposite direction on the track and that didn't
work. I've taken time off and gone back to running and the pain is
still there.

If I build up my running mileage slowly, the pain will come later in my
runs. But it is almost always there in some form.

I never have any trouble except when I'm running. I do yoga and I also
bike among other things. And it's never a problem.

I have been dealing with this for a few years now and it is very
frustrating. Any ideas?

I have hip pain as well, long term and no doctor I see can figure it
out. Anyway, try something...

Lay on your back and pull your right knee toward your right shoulder.
Now, place your hand at the top of your thigh and your other hand on
your ankle. From here you'll want to push down on your thigh and pull
your ankle toward your left shoulder. Then try the same with your
other leg.

Let me know what you discover, if anything.

--
Is this thing on?

On 21 Nov 2005 13:30:23 -0800, "Ecohouse" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I have been running for many years. I always run on a track and never
on the streets.

A few years ago I developed pain in my right hip. It wasn't
debilitating but it was a problem.
I tried running in the opposite direction on the track and that didn't
work. I've taken time off and gone back to running and the pain is
still there.

If I build up my running mileage slowly, the pain will come later in my
runs. But it is almost always there in some form.

I never have any trouble except when I'm running. I do yoga and I also
bike among other things. And it's never a problem.

I have been dealing with this for a few years now and it is very
frustrating. Any ideas?

I have hip pain as well, long term and no doctor I see can figure it
out. Anyway, try something...

Lay on your back and pull your right knee toward your right shoulder.
Now, place your hand at the top of your thigh and your other hand on
your ankle. From here you'll want to push down on your thigh and pull
your ankle toward your left shoulder. Then try the same with your
other leg.

Let me know what you discover, if anything.

--
Is this thing on?

My advice is to go see a doctor, don't mess around with it. About 20
years ago when I was running a lot I developed a myterious pain which
was originally diagnosed as a lower back problem. The pain has never
completely gone away even though I stopped running and eventually every
other activity I've tried (swimming, cycling, triathlon, golf,
racewalking). I even had a fusion of my L5-S1 vertebra for
spondylolethesis which didn't help at all. I've been to all kind of
specialists and tried all kinds of traditional and alternative therapy
for it and nothing has helped. About a year ago when I was racewalking
the pain became much worse and has persisted even after I stopped
exercising. In early October my chiropractor had me get an x-ray of my
hip and it showed I have several fractures of the acetabulum and I also
might have a torn labrum. On one hand I'm almost elated that I don't
have a back problem but on the other hand I'm frustrated that it has
taken so long and I've been through so much. I have an appointment to
see an orthopedic surgeon next week to see about surgery. I don't know
if I'll ever run again but I hope I'll be able to swim or bike or do
something to stay in shape. So don't fool around with an injury like
that.

David Dunn

Ecohouse said:

I have been running for many years. I always run on a track and never
on the streets.

Quoted message said:

A few years ago I developed pain in my right hip. It wasn't

---Periformis syndrome? Essentially inflamed sciatic nerve where it
runs either over the bone or, in about 10% of the population, through
the adjacent muscle. Can be treated with correct stretching (do a google).
Andy Hass