Hip pain can be caused from the impact placed on the joints and the change of gait that is experienced when using a treadmill. The location of the hip pain can give clues as to the cause of the pain. Many times pain can also be related to overuse and can be relieved with rest and ice. However, sometimes the cause of hip pain may make you change which machines you use at the gym to get a cardiovascular workout.
Location
The location of the hip pain can give hints as to what the problem is within the body. If the problem with the hip is within the hip joint, there will be pain on the inside of the hip or groin. If pain is felt in the posterior hip, the pain may be related to the low back or sacroiliac joints. Pain on the outside of the hip, upper thigh or outer buttocks can be related to the muscles, ligaments and soft tissues of the joint. Hip pain can also be referred, which means that it is caused diseases and conditions in other areas of the body such as the low back or the knees, and this type of pain may be harder to distinguish where it is being felt.
Causes
Injuries, arthritis and pinched nerves are a few of the causes of pain in the hip. Injuries that cause pain in the hips include bursitis, dislocation, fracture, labral tear, hernia, sprains/strains and tendinitis. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and septic arthritis can also cause pain in the hip joints. A pinched nerve from a herniated disc, a subluxation or compression will result in pain that can be felt in the hip joints. There are other causes of hip pain that involve deformities of the joint due to growth and development, bone density or cancer.
Treatment
For hip pain that has just begun with the use of a treadmill, begin at-home treatments with rest and ice. This will give a chance for any inflammation that has developed to decrease. Over-the-counter pain medication can also be taken to help decrease pain and inflammation. If the joint is deformed or swollen, if movement or the ability to bear weight is affected, or the pain is intense, seek a medical doctor's opinion. A doctor of chiropractic can help treat pinched nerves that may be referring pain to the hip.
Prevention
To prevent future injury once the initial pain is gone, start slowly when returning to working out. Be sure to stretch all of the muscles of the hip well. If you have been diagnosed with arthritis or low back problems, consider trying an elliptical, exercise bike or aquatic exercises to decrease the impact on the low back. Also, purchase a good quality athletic shoe and consider custom-made orthotics to support the foundation of the body.
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