Hips Popping During Runs

I have the same thing in my right hip if I increase miles too rapidly or do too much speedwork.  Foam roller, ice, and ITB stretches for a few days eases the symptoms.  Inflammation in the bursa sac and muscles around that area cause the ITB to "snap" over the greater trochanter, so I've read.  I'm nursing my right side this week b/c I can feel it coming on.

Before I broke my hip, I had a lot of popping in my hip. It was there when I ran, but definitely more noticeable when I walked. If it's bothering you, I'd go see your doc. Knowledge is power and all that .

Thanks for the responses. I'm thinking it is snapping hip syndrome, but I guess I'll see what the chiropractor says and go from there.

My psoas snaps when it's tight/overworked.  Psoas release/ART massage worked wonders for me. 

I had initially gone in for lower back probs and thought my therapist was a little crazy when he started working on my psoas.  He showed me how tight it was and how it was snapping when my leg was flexed.  One visit gave immediate relief for the hip flexor and lower back probs I had been struggling with for months.  He's amazing, only wish  I could afford to see him on a regular basis. 

Edited by Chatagirl 2010-07-28 2:47 PM