Hip pain when exercising: what to do and when
Written in association with:Have you ever experienced hip pain while exercising and wondered when you should see a doctor in relation to this issue? If so, expert consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Araz Massraf, may just have the answers you have been seeking.
In our latest article, the highly revered hip and knee specialist outlines the main reasons why patients typically suffer from hip pain when exercising and what they can do at home to relieve the pain.
Why does my hip hurt when I exercise?
There are many potential reasons why one may experience hip pain when exercising. These include:
- arthritis
- hip impingement
- labral tear
- lack of blood supply to the hip joints
- inflammation of potential joint injury
The most common reason that results in hip pain upon exercising, however, is joint overuse. This pain caused by an overexertion of the joint should settle completely after 48 hours of rest.
What can I do at home to relieve my hip pain after exercise?
Patients should take anti-inflammatory pain relievers and should also apply ice to the hip. They should also avoid laying on the side of the sore hip, especially on hard surfaces, as well as trying to avoid walking on uneven surfaces.
Why does the pain from my hip sometimes move to my lower back?
If the hip joint is stiff, this will lead to all the movement occurring in the lower back. This, of course, will then directly cause lower back pain.
Occasionally, the back pain being experienced by patients is a pre-existing condition that affects the hip joint, and can cause pain in the side of the hip joint (trochanteric bursitis). This occurs due to an existence of friction between the hip bone and outside muscle.
When should I see a doctor?
One should certainly seek medical attention if the pain does not settle after 48 hours of rest and/or if the pain becomes constant and repetitive even after the patient has taken painkillers.
Patients should also seek professional medical advice if they experience various mechanical symptoms such as:
- locking hip joint
- clicking noise from the joint
- the hip joint giving way when you stand or try to walk
Mr Araz Massraf is a highly reputable, skilled and experienced consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in medical conditions relating to the hip, such as hip replacement but to mention a few. If you are experiencing hip pain while exercising and are seeking professional medical advice in relation to this, you can consult directly with Mr Massraf by visiting his Top Doctors profile here today.
