Introduction
Pain
at the side of the hip. This pain can arise at the point where
the joint of the hip meets the thigh or even higher towards
the hip bone.
The
hip bone is a large, flattened, irregularly shaped bone, constricted
in the center and expanded above and below. It meets its fellow
on the opposite side in the middle line in front, and together
they form the sides and anterior wall of the pelvic cavity.
It consists of three parts, the ilium, ischium, and pubis. The
hip is a ball-and-socket joint where the head of the femur articulates
with the cup like acetabulum of the pelvic bone.
How It Affects The Person
Several
running factors can lead to hip pain or strain including the
type of surface you run on, footwear and the length of your
running stride.
Causes
This
can be a result of an overuse injury. The muscles that stabilize
the hip joint can become inflamed due to various reasons. As
mentioned above, several running factors can contribute to this
injury. Other culprits include weak back muscles, limb length
discrepancy and foot imbalance.
Treatment
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The
initial response should be rest for a week. You can continue
to your activity as long as your hip injury is not being
aggravated.
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You
may need sports orthotics to remedy any foot imbalance you
may have.
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Finally,
you can try lower back strengthening exercises to strengthen
the back in order to prevent a re-occurrence of the condition.
Exercises For The Back
Each
exercise should be performed five to ten times each, increasing
by two to three repetitions daily, with a maximum of fifty each
per day. If performed properly, these exercises will strengthen
core muscle strength. They should be performed in conjunction
with proper back and lower extremity flexibility training.
These
strengthening exercises are designed for multiple types of back
injuries. Remember to consult you physician to determine which
exercises are most appropriate for your specific condition.
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