Hip Pain- Bursitis or ITBS?

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Subject: Hip Pain- Bursitis or ITBS?

I did not know whether to add on to the other hip pain thread or start a new one.

I have just started really enjoying running.

I am having some hip pain on the outside of my hip after running. I start to notice it about 2 miles into my run, but actually feel more discomfort (a little pain) for a day or two after the run than during the run. This is only only left side and it is slightly swollen after a run, even when I really take it easy.

From my looking around online, I am thinking it is probably bursitis or ITBS. Are these the same thing????

I went to my LRS and the owner did some 'trigger point' on my quad and it did noticeably relieve it. I bought a TP kit, but really have not had the time to learn how to use it YET.

My chiropractor suggested it was non supportive shoes during the work week & my possibly my form, but no real solution. 

SO, I am not sure where to go from here-

Is there a difference between bursitis & ITBS??? Is there a difference in how they are treated?

Should I try and address it with the trigger point & keep running (which is what the LRS guy who is a very experienced/knowledgeable runner suggested)???

or do I need to make an appointment with an MD and ask for PT?

I would rather not take a shot or any prescription drugs for this....

also, I am feeling no pain in my knee.



Edited by Meljoypip 2013-06-07 11:32 AM

2013-06-08 9:20 AM
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If it were me I'd find a PT who is a sports injury specialist and work from there.  They will be able to better analyze you, identify the true issue, and how to correct it.  Having no knee pain doesn't rule out ITBS. 
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Subject: RE: Hip Pain- Bursitis or ITBS?

Originally posted by bzgl40 If it were me I'd find a PT who is a sports injury specialist and work from there.  They will be able to better analyze you, identify the true issue, and how to correct it.  Having no knee pain doesn't rule out ITBS. 

This.

In the meantime, while waiting, it doesn't hurt to do IT Band (and other) Stretches and use a foam roller all over the area (IT Band, glutes, TFL, etc.).

If running makes it feel worse I would back off at least for a little while.

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