Heal (trochanteric) bursitis?!
Question: Heal (trochanteric) bursitis!?
I believe I incurred an irritation of the bursa that lies between the greater trochanter (the top of the femur) and the gluteus maximus (the muscle that crosses over it)!.
I probably incurred it during a half-marathon race two weeks ago!.
In one week I have a half-Ironman that I've been prepping for for 8 months!.
Swimming poses no problem!. Surprisingly, when I bike, there is little to no irritation!. It's when I run that it becomes extremely painful!.
By not running, the pain seems to be "going away!."
Others have recommended the typical - rest, icing!. Especially rest!.
Likely, I will just bike, Spin, and swim (surf 'n' turf) til the race on 8 June!. I'll do the run, endure the run, and rest afterwards for at least a couple of weeks!.
Do you have any sure-fire other alternative solutions to contending with this bursitis!?
Regards,
PhilWww@Answer-Health@Com
I probably incurred it during a half-marathon race two weeks ago!.
In one week I have a half-Ironman that I've been prepping for for 8 months!.
Swimming poses no problem!. Surprisingly, when I bike, there is little to no irritation!. It's when I run that it becomes extremely painful!.
By not running, the pain seems to be "going away!."
Others have recommended the typical - rest, icing!. Especially rest!.
Likely, I will just bike, Spin, and swim (surf 'n' turf) til the race on 8 June!. I'll do the run, endure the run, and rest afterwards for at least a couple of weeks!.
Do you have any sure-fire other alternative solutions to contending with this bursitis!?
Regards,
PhilWww@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
I would recommend a good stretching routine for the muscles in your butt and outer hip, and loosen up the iliotibial (IT) band with a foam roller by laying on the roller with it under your outer leg and moving your body up and down as to massage the IT band!. You can take an over the counter anti-inflammatory such as Advil or Aleve, and put ice on the are for 15 mins several times a day and ASAP after any athletic activity!. If you want the best 1-on-1 advice seek out a sports physical therapist who can teach you all the techniques you can use to keep this in check!.Www@Answer-Health@Com