Muscle Imbalance - Hips
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2014-09-28 2:03 PM |
4 | Subject: Muscle Imbalance - Hips I have had notoriously weak hips and it has been affecting more than just my training. I often find that anytime I use my hips for more than usual daily motion they tend to cramp up. I have also had tons of shin splints, stress fractures, and tendinitis throughout my running career. Every time I go to the doctor they usually say I have muscle imbalances in my hips. Has anyone else had this problem? How did you fix it? I have been given some strength workouts, offered cortisone shots, and told I just need massage but nothing has really helped yet. |
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2014-09-28 2:14 PM in reply to: max-bennett |
Member 166 Delco, PA | Subject: RE: Muscle Imbalance - Hips Originally posted by max-bennett I have been given some strength workouts, offered cortisone shots, and told I just need massage but nothing has really helped yet.
You said you've been given strength workouts and they haven't helped yet. How long have you been doing these workouts? Usually with something like this, it takes consistent physical therapy for a while to fix it. Lucky for you, the offseason is just upon us. Plenty of time to get consistent with it and fix that injury. |
2014-09-28 2:31 PM in reply to: max-bennett |
504 | Subject: RE: Muscle Imbalance - Hips My symptoms are IT Band pain: Foam roller right in the hip/glute "pocket" does wonders. Do your exercises. If one side hurts more, it's usually the opposite side that has the weakness. Stretch/yoga. Run less miles but more frequency. Perhaps see a chiro? Maybe get your hips realigned? Just say no to needle drugs. |
2014-09-28 2:42 PM in reply to: max-bennett |
Pro 6011 Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Muscle Imbalance - Hips Originally posted by max-bennett I have had notoriously weak hips and it has been affecting more than just my training. I often find that anytime I use my hips for more than usual daily motion they tend to cramp up. I have also had tons of shin splints, stress fractures, and tendinitis throughout my running career. Every time I go to the doctor they usually say I have muscle imbalances in my hips. Has anyone else had this problem? How did you fix it? I have been given some strength workouts, offered cortisone shots, and told I just need massage but nothing has really helped yet. Can you clarify what you mean? Our hips are joints (where the femur meets the pelvis), not muscles, so they cannot be weak. The solution will depend on the answer. BTW, IME, unless you're talking to an orthopedic surgeon, doctors don't normally identify imbalances correctly, and even among orthos, their knowledge of this sort of thing is spotty. Your best bet is with a Corrective Exercise Specialist.
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2014-09-28 4:43 PM in reply to: TriMyBest |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Muscle Imbalance - Hips The muscles/tendons in my left hip are weak from 2 cartilage repair surgeries in Feb. 2012 and July 2013. Here's what I do:
When I was diagnosed with trochanteric bursitis, I got a cortisone shot, which helped some, but the symptoms came back. It's pretty common for people who've had cartilage repair surgery to get ITB issues and bursitis so I try to stay on top of the ITB pain to prevent more shots. |
2014-11-05 1:02 PM in reply to: TriMyBest |
4 Falls Church, Virginia | Subject: RE: Muscle Imbalance - Hips Originally posted by TriMyBest BTW, IME, unless you're talking to an orthopedic surgeon, doctors don't normally identify imbalances correctly, and even among orthos, their knowledge of this sort of thing is spotty. Your best bet is with a Corrective Exercise Specialist. I agree with TMB. GPs have quite a bit of knowledge, but fixing muscular imbalances . . . that's usually not in their wheelhouse. Have you asked around your community? You might check with local run/tri clubs and stores to see if they have any recommendations. Someone in your area almost certainly has a personal trainer, physical therapist, chiropractor, orthopedist, kinesiologist, etc. who has helped him/her. If not, I'm sure you'll find business cards or fliers for professionals who specialize in working with endurance athletes at your local running, bike, or tri store. Picking a name out of the phone book (or from the internet) is a crap shoot, though; maybe the person you see knows something about runners/triathletes, but maybe not. I've had some relief working with an ART (Active Release Therapist), so you may check for a chiro or PT in your area who is ART certified. Best starting point, though, is to get a referral from someone in your area who's gotten help dealing with a similar issue. |
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2014-11-07 9:56 PM in reply to: TriMyBest |
Coach 9167 Stairway to Seven | Subject: RE: Muscle Imbalance - Hips Originally posted by TriMyBest BTW, IME, unless you're talking to an orthopedic surgeon, doctors don't normally identify imbalances correctly, and even among orthos, their knowledge of this sort of thing is spotty. Your best bet is with a Corrective Exercise Specialist.
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2014-11-08 6:52 PM in reply to: AdventureBear |
Pro 6011 Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Muscle Imbalance - Hips Originally posted by AdventureBear Originally posted by TriMyBest I resemble that remark. (Albiet less than others...) BTW, IME, unless you're talking to an orthopedic surgeon, doctors don't normally identify imbalances correctly, and even among orthos, their knowledge of this sort of thing is spotty. Your best bet is with a Corrective Exercise Specialist.
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