Back to running again... hip pain?

itskacie

I have been running again latley... last good run was about 8 miles at an easy pace. Muscles we not sore the next day and I never even felt like I pushed too hard but now, 2 days later, my hips are killing me! Like something is being pinched every time I walk... have any of you experienced this? Should I rest till it is gone or do you think working out will help it go away? So annoying!!

TIA ladies!

laineybix

Where is it pinching? Outside of the hip on your side? In front in the pelvic area?

On the outside could be IT band. 

I had both types of pain upon returning to running after baby, simply due to my hips not being back to their normal size! 

If you have an older little one, remember to warm up with at least 5 min walking, cool down with 3-4 min walking and ice after if you can! This works for me for IT band pain in the hip and in the knee.