Hip bursitis is a condition that can afflict runners, causing discomfort and hindering performance. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a casual jogger, understanding hip bursitis and its impact on your running routine is crucial for maintaining a healthy and pain-free experience.
If you’ve been running for any amount of time, you’ve probably experienced some kind of pain or discomfort. To an extent, it’s the nature of the beast of the hobby we’ve chosen to pursue. But there’s a difference between typical discomfort from running and pain we should be worried about.
One area that tends to cause runners a number of issues are our hips. Sometimes we feel pain in our hips, but other times the pain appears elsewhere in our kinetic chain but is a result of a weakness or imbalance in our hip muscles.
There are a number of things would could cause hip pain while running and most are preventable and treatable. But recently, I’ve gotten an increasing number of questions specifically about hip bursitis and so I want to address it.
In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the world of hip bursitis, exploring its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, prevention strategies, and more.
What is bursitis and why do runners get it? How can I prevent hip…
