Subject: RE: hip pain Hi Liz
I had similar pain on just one side for many months after a night of salsa dancing. I was in "couch shape" and I thought I just would get in better shape and stretch alot and it would go away (it is why I signed up for a triathlon ). It did not go away on its own. It wound up being an SI joint disfunction (the joint between your hips and spine ) that had pinched a nerve, and training on it lead to trochanteric bursitis (I felt so old to have to say I had bursitis!!! ).
Anyway, a visit to the doc got me a cortisone injection (ouch! ) and most importantly, directive to go to Physical Therapy. At Physical therapy they do some manipulation to get me better aligned and then have me do a series of exercises to strenghthen my core while I am aligned. It was so much better after just 2 visits!
This may not be what you have, but I am a firm believer in Physical Therapy!
good luck |