Hip Pain in Middle-Aged Runners Training for Marathons:

Q1: Why do middle-aged runners often develop hip pain during marathon training?
A1: Marathon training involves repetitive running, long distances, and high impact on the hip joints. Middle-aged runners may experience muscle imbalances, overuse injuries, or early degenerative changes, which can cause persistent hip pain during training.

Q2: What are the common symptoms associated with hip pain in this group?
A2: Symptoms include aching or sharp pain in the hip joint, stiffness, reduced range of motion, discomfort while running or walking, and occasional radiating pain to the groin or thigh. Pain may worsen during long runs or after intense training sessions.

Q3: How can The Pain Relief Clinic help runners with hip pain?
A3: The Pain Relief Clinic emphasizes non-invasive technology, including HotHeal Therapy, shockwave therapy, and targeted physiotherapy to reduce pain and restore mobility. Their stress-free approach ensures quick access to diagnostics like MRI if needed. Singaporeans, permanent residents, and some international patients may also be eligible for cashless services, removing large upfront payments. Patients can focus on starting the right treatment and staying on track with training without worrying about bills.

Q4: What preventive or supportive measures can help manage hip pain during marathon training?
A4: Recommendations include gradual mileage increases, hip and core strengthening exercises, proper warm-up and stretching routines, appropriate footwear, cross-training with low-impact exercises, and listening to the body to avoid overtraining.

Q5: Who is this treatment suitable for?
A5: This approach is ideal for middle-aged runners training for marathons, experiencing hip pain, who want non-invasive, effective relief, stress-free access to diagnosis and treatment, and potentially cashless billing if eligible.