Md. Riday Khan

· 06 Dec 2021

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Why do my hips hurt when I run?

Running is an effective way to improve health, but it is also associated with a high risk of injury; between 40% and 50% of runners are injured every year.

A survey of more than 11,000 runners in the US showed that more than 10% suffered from hip and/or lower back pain, while another study revealed that among adults who play sports, between 30% and 40% suffer from hip pain long-term.

"Your hip pain may be due to something as simple as improper footwear, the surface you're running on, or muscle imbalances throughout your body, not just your lower extremities," says Matthew Rodgers, osteopath, and director. of professional development of the Institute of Osteopathy.

There are many causes of hip pain, but understanding the source of your pain can help you recover and prevent it from happening again.

What Causes Hip Pain From Running?
Some causes of hip pain are from running or other forms of exercise, and these 4 are among the most common.

Overload
Running much more than normal can cause a ligament in your thigh to become inflamed (iliotibial band syndrome). This can also cause a muscle strain, usually in the muscles that go down the back of the leg (hamstring injury ).

Repetitive movements while running can also cause inflammation and tenderness in the joints (bursitis), resulting in pain and discomfort.

feet of the person running

Poor technique or muscle imbalance
The poor running technique can cause imbalance and strain on the leg muscles.

The most common problems that affect running technique are, among others, the following:

lean more on 1 leg when running
have 1 leg shorter than the other
spine problems
not swinging your arms correctly
not keeping your hips stable
Stress fractures
A small fracture in the hip bone can develop as a result of repeated stress on the body from exercise. It affects more women than men, possibly because women tend to have lower bone density.

Cartilage damage
A sudden injury, such as a sports injury, or gradual wear and tear (osteoarthritis) can cause damage to the cartilage around the hip, known as a labral tear. This is a common cause of hip pain in young athletes.

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