Jogging is a high-impact form a cardiovascular exercise. Regardless of how often you jog, your lower extremities -- including your hips -- take a beating. Pain is often the result of overuse or poor running biomechanics. Pain can range from mild to severe, including severe pain in the upper right portion of your hip. If pain persists, discontinue jogging and contact your physician.
Femoral Neck Stress Fracture
A femoral neck stress fracture may also be termed a hip stress fracture. It is an overuse injury that affects the top of your femur bone were you hip forms and causes pain while jogging or participating in other physical activity. Pain tends to subside with rest. Pain with palpation and range of motion may also occur. Treatment of a femoral neck stress fracture involves rest and avoiding weight bearing for two to four weeks, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to ensure proper healing.
Arthritis
Jogging regularly can have an effect on the cartilage in your hip joint. Wear and tear can cause bone to rub on bone, which leads to osteoarthritis -- or degenerative joint disease. Symptoms include pain while jogging, stiffness, tenderness and loss of your range of motion. Osteoarthritis is most common in older individuals, those who have experienced traumatic injuries and the overweight. No cure exists. Treatment can help to control your pain and maintain your range of motion. Treatment can include anti-inflammatory medications, activity modification, physical therapy or surgery.
Hip Bursitis
Bursitis is a common overuse injury for joggers. It is the result of the repetitive motion of your hip while jogging. The small bursae -- or fluid-filled sacs -- become inflamed and are no longer able to cushion your hip joints as you move. You may experience aches, pains, swelling and redness. Pain tends to subside with rest. Bursitis can usually be treated at home by resting, applying ice and taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications. If pain persists for more than five days, contact your physician. Physical therapy or corticosteroid injections may be used to relieve pain.
Hip Labral Tear
A labral tear involves the outside rim of your hip joint; the labrum helps hold your hip bone in place and is made of soft elastic tissue. Participants in high-impact activities -- including jogging -- are most at risk for developing a labrum tear. Symptoms include a locking or clicking in your hip, pain, stiffness and a decrease in range of motion. Treatment depends largely on the severity. Anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy may be used as conservative treatments. Others may require surgery to repair the tear if it's severe or conservative treatment fails.
