I have known this for about six months, but it's finally sinking in with some research that I have been doing. This is so disheartening to me, as I have been an avid exerciser for 16 years. I already have mild arthritis because of it and I am only 30 years old. While in college I would run 7 miles a day, not knowing that I was beating up my body. I am a statistic, only 4% of the population have this probelm. I will keep going until I can't. I'm mad about this and I have to talk about it. Thank you.
Hip displasia
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I have known this for about six months, but it's finally sinking in with some research that I have been doing. This is so disheartening to me, as I have been an avid exerciser for 16 years. I already have mild arthritis because of it and I am only 30 years old. While in college I would run 7 miles a day, not knowing that I was beating up my body. I am a statistic, only 4% of the population have this probelm. I will keep going until I can't. I'm mad about this and I have to talk about it. Thank you.
dogs2birds
Cathlete
Gloria,
I'm sorry. Can you possibly try cycling? I don't have what you have, but I have bursitis in my hip from years of running and had to switch to cycing and it's made a world of difference. Just a thought. I hope it helps. Take care of yourself.
Suz
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I'm sorry. Can you possibly try cycling? I don't have what you have, but I have bursitis in my hip from years of running and had to switch to cycing and it's made a world of difference. Just a thought. I hope it helps. Take care of yourself.
Suz
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macska
Cathlete
You have to focus on what you CAN do, though it is not always easy. I'm still mourning the runner I was for more than a decade. I was also having a great time training for different marathons several times a year not realizing the damage that I was doing. Now I can't run at all and probably will have new hip next year. BUT I can do low impact, lifting, pilates, yoga etc. There are a lot of things that you can do and probably you are in better shape than most of the people around you.
In my personal training practice there is a woman with hip displasia, and we always focus on the stuff she can do very well, and avoid the moves that give her trouble. She has very strong legs, core and also a very strong upper body.
You have to make a plan, maybe with a help of a good physical therapist, and really focus on the many many things that you can do and not on the few you can't. Best of luck to you, Mari
In my personal training practice there is a woman with hip displasia, and we always focus on the stuff she can do very well, and avoid the moves that give her trouble. She has very strong legs, core and also a very strong upper body.
You have to make a plan, maybe with a help of a good physical therapist, and really focus on the many many things that you can do and not on the few you can't. Best of luck to you, Mari
i too was diagnosed with hip dysplasia a few years ago. i was experiencing terrible pain, and finally went to the doctor when i had trouble climbing the stairs. he said i was born with this. my first response was, "what? isnt this something german sheppards get?" i am 43, and am very active. i run, work out, and do taekwondo.
the thing that helps me the most is physical therapy and a lot of stretching. when i hurt, i adjust the types of workouts that i do. not working out is not the answer. even if i take time off, i will start to hurt and get tight from not moving around.
the key is to listen to your body and take things day by day. it is the best thing you can do.
the thing that helps me the most is physical therapy and a lot of stretching. when i hurt, i adjust the types of workouts that i do. not working out is not the answer. even if i take time off, i will start to hurt and get tight from not moving around.
the key is to listen to your body and take things day by day. it is the best thing you can do.
Thank you for your words of encouragement. My orthopedic doctor is a great guy and he wants me to start cycling. I will. Luckily, I do not have a lot of pain from the hip displasia right now. I just know what is in store for me in the future. I have cut down to working out only 5 days a week and take my glucosamine chondroitin supplement. I am just happy that I can do what I'm doing right now. One of my life goals was to run a marathon, and now I'm not sure I want to put my body through that. Part of me thinks just do it once and then another part says don't do it.
Gloria- I never knew that humans could get hip displasia?? it's from running? is it from running outside ?is it better to run on a treadmill? and do most doctors feel that running is beating up the body (bad for you)--sorry for all the questions but I am just starting to run on a treadmill for parts of my routine and am curious about this condition--deb
Hi Deb,
Hip displasia is not from running. It is a condition that you are born with. It usually happens from being breeched at birth (not born head first). It is more common for first born children, as I am. Because of this, I will have painful arthritis earlier than most people. I think that running on trails or a treadmill are less impact than the road. When I said that I was beating up my body I was referring to the fact that I would run 7 miles 5 times a week and that's it. I didn't do any other kind of workouts, which is not good. I think you should keep running, but make sure you are not just doing that. Since I have found out all of this about my body, I discovered Cathe and I am so happy! I'm having so much fun with all the different workouts, and am in a lot better shape and stronger. I am running about 2 days per week now and incorporating Cathe. My doctor said that my arthritis is mild and that I have a lot of miles left on my hips. It does make me upset thinking about the future, but I will keep going as long as I can. I hope that helps.
Hip displasia is not from running. It is a condition that you are born with. It usually happens from being breeched at birth (not born head first). It is more common for first born children, as I am. Because of this, I will have painful arthritis earlier than most people. I think that running on trails or a treadmill are less impact than the road. When I said that I was beating up my body I was referring to the fact that I would run 7 miles 5 times a week and that's it. I didn't do any other kind of workouts, which is not good. I think you should keep running, but make sure you are not just doing that. Since I have found out all of this about my body, I discovered Cathe and I am so happy! I'm having so much fun with all the different workouts, and am in a lot better shape and stronger. I am running about 2 days per week now and incorporating Cathe. My doctor said that my arthritis is mild and that I have a lot of miles left on my hips. It does make me upset thinking about the future, but I will keep going as long as I can. I hope that helps.
I have mild arthritis in my right hip (I'm only 29!) that I went to physical therapy for. The pain started when I began running regularly - I was always a fair weather runner before that. Anyway, I work w/ P.T.'s so I already knew ahead of time that a majority of P.T.'s think running is horrible on the joints for most people. The main problem is that a lot of runners don't train properly or stretch enough, or have proper running technique. Another mistake is running on the pavement, and running on the same side of the road - so, if you run against traffic for your entire run your right hip is always higher because of the berm (the center of the road is higher than the sides for drainage purposes). If you run on light traffic roads, you should switch sides mid run, or stay on the same side if you run back on the same route.
Sorry to hear you have this condition - keep up on stretching and avoid what causes pain. I highly recommend physical therapy if you aren't already going.
Sorry to hear you have this condition - keep up on stretching and avoid what causes pain. I highly recommend physical therapy if you aren't already going.
macska
Cathlete
Long distance, I mean more then say 2-3 miles can be a huge toll on the body and joints if your alignments are not perfect, you run on hard surface all the time, you wear wrong shoes, don't train smart, not enough recovery, etc -- the list is long. Otherwise running is really very good, you have actually less chance to develope arthritis. Running does not cause arthritis, your genetics and bad circumstances do. I wish I were smarter long time ago, my hip probably would have lasted 10 more years.
I didn't mean to make my post sound as though running causes arthritis. I actually had pain due tight hamstrings/ITB, xrays were taken to rule out anything major, and that's when the arthritis was found. I was merely stating what the P.T.'s said about running in general. Sorry if I wasn't clear.
My DH is a PT and has never said that running is generally bad for people. In fact, I've never heard those words from a PT. It sounds like too general a statement to be taken seriously. I'm sure running is bad for some people, but just fine for others. I know for me, I always get hip and knee pain when I get back into running, so I know it's not for me. But one of my good friends (also a PT), runs marathons and trains all of the time! In fact, she won her last marathon (it was a small one in Iraq, she's a soldier stationed there).
carolyn
carolyn
My orthopedic surgeon, my right hip was replaced last year (47 yo), has told me that he and his associates are making millions today because of the running boom of the 80's. My left hip will have to be replaced within 5 years. My right knee isn't as solid as it could be for making up for the hip for so long.
On a positive note, orthopedics are know trying a hip joint resurfacing process instead of replacement.
He has told me running is out for me. Swimming, cycling were his best picks.
I am a former marathoner, trained at 70 - 100 miles per week on asphalt, grass, cement and steel decks of ships.
If you insist on running, get good shoes, watch your posture and run on softer surfaces.
dave
On a positive note, orthopedics are know trying a hip joint resurfacing process instead of replacement.
He has told me running is out for me. Swimming, cycling were his best picks.
I am a former marathoner, trained at 70 - 100 miles per week on asphalt, grass, cement and steel decks of ships.
If you insist on running, get good shoes, watch your posture and run on softer surfaces.
dave
I found an interesting article on the subject:
www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-241-285--9247-0,00.html
Carolyn
www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-241-285--9247-0,00.html
Carolyn
gloria,
i personally dont like cycling. my back always hurts. i am 6 feet tall and the bending over is hard. the key is to keep moving. i take glucosamine chondroitin as well. try to use the one with msm and bromelain.
stretch, stretch, stretch. i have a few good stretches from my pt that i would be happy to share with you.
as for the marathons, you can still do one. you may have to walk it. i have run a few. it isnt so much the marathon that is hard, but the months of training that hurt. i now do the nyc marathon every year as a guide with the achilles track club.(it is a national and international club.) there is nothing more rewarding than helping an athlete with a disability. it is a club for disabled athletes. i would be happy to give you more information on the club as well.
hope you are doing well,
suri
i personally dont like cycling. my back always hurts. i am 6 feet tall and the bending over is hard. the key is to keep moving. i take glucosamine chondroitin as well. try to use the one with msm and bromelain.
stretch, stretch, stretch. i have a few good stretches from my pt that i would be happy to share with you.
as for the marathons, you can still do one. you may have to walk it. i have run a few. it isnt so much the marathon that is hard, but the months of training that hurt. i now do the nyc marathon every year as a guide with the achilles track club.(it is a national and international club.) there is nothing more rewarding than helping an athlete with a disability. it is a club for disabled athletes. i would be happy to give you more information on the club as well.
hope you are doing well,
suri