Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion Hip Injury from Running?

Agreed - would like to hear more from Rod on pseudo-sciatica. I've been bothered by it on and off for years - sometimes just on one side, then both, then it alternates ... If I do specific yoga postures and stretching faithfully, it's much better, but -

For me, the pain/discomfort rarely lasts past 10AM.

I saw the Orthopedist on Friday, and he said that his impression is that the Piriformis is irritated and causing the secondary pain with the Sciatic nerve. He asked many questions & I did maneuvers that would eliminate this or that. I am on a strict stretching program + muscle relaxers, and I am off running for 30 days (My doc is not a fan of running; he says that there are better ways to stay in shape) He is a HUGE fan of yoga, so that I might seek out a class and start up. He saw no need for an MRI or any advanced testing at this time, because the pain had disappeared once I stopped running and started stretching (and taking the muscle relaxers). If the pain persists outside of running, or returns after a 30 day rest from activity, we will take the next step in diagnosis. For the time being, there has been no pain AND I realize how restricted my stride had become now that I am stretching & walking instead of running.

I have also replaced my nighttime snacks with......popcorn, since I am not as active at this time.

I really appreciate the input from all.

> (My doc is not a fan of running; he says that there are better ways to stay in shape) He is a HUGE fan of yoga...

But... What about staying in aerobic shape? Can't get that from Yoga!


Regarding stretching: The older I get, the more stretching I have (been forced) to do. I've increased from zero to about 15 minutes per workout over the years.

Oh, sorry -- I left out part of the conversation. He suggested a more diversified aerobic program such as bicycling, rowing (I have a machine) worked in with only a couple of days of running. It is driving me batty, beecause I cannot get that instant aerobic fix that I am so addicted to. Running really IS the quick and lazy way to get an aerobic fix (I know, explain THAT one!)

I can relate to the "fix". But I think rowing may get the aerobic factor up there just about as fast.

I have to agree that bicycling is way gentler on the bones.

I am allowed to row for about 5 minutes a day and I thought that my arms were going to burn off -- rowing is a killer exercise!