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tdub36tjt

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Hip problems
« on: January 06, 2009, 01:21:13 PM »
I have developed lots of pain in my hips, but I am not sure if it is from bowling. I do know bowling makes it worse. I recently switch from 5 step to 6 step and it has helped my timing. The problem is I have been having this hip pain. It hurts all the time but after bowling it hurts more than normal. Is there something I may be doing that could be hurting my hip.

And I know I need to go to the doctor and get it checked. I am not looking for a diagnoses, just wondering if there is something that could cause hip pain. Also, the pain also goes into my lower back, but it stays more on the right side (I am right handed).
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JPratt

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Re: Hip problems
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2009, 09:47:00 PM »
FYI, doctors will be almost useless with a bowling related injury.  You will need to find a specialist and/or a personal trainer.  I can tell you from personal experience that it is most likely an imbalance in strength from left side to right side.  Your right side is being overstretched and not strengthed but your left side is being strengthened on every throw.  Do some simple hip abductor and adductor exercises along with hamstring strengthening.  Make sure you stretch thoroughly after the exercise.  If it is what I think it is, then you will notice almost immediate results.
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tdub36tjt

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Re: Hip problems
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2009, 09:57:08 PM »
It is probably partially due to getting laid off and not working. The physical labor seemed to keep everthing running right. It seems now I am falling apart.
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nextbowler

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Re: Hip problems
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2009, 10:21:44 PM »
Do not listen to Jprat.  The only person who should diagnose this situation
is a qualified orthopedist.  Go from there--most likely to physical therapy,
but do get a qualified diagnosis.
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JohnP

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Re: Hip problems
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2009, 03:08:35 AM »
nextbowler is right, get a professional diagnosis.  Depending on your age and other factors, this could be arthritis.  The cartilage between the ball and socket wears away over time, and when it gets to bone on bone it can be very painful.  I had my right hip replaced about 6 years ago because of arthritis.  Aleve can help manage the pain for a while.  Go to a doctor.  --  JohnP
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echidapus

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Re: Hip problems
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2009, 06:21:55 AM »
I agree with everyone.   A personal trainer/specialist could definitely help.  I would look for a Trainer who is NASM-PES certified at the very least.  When you go to the trainer they should ask if you have seen a doctor and then they should tell you to go to a doctor.  It sounds like it's within the hip capsule and not just the muscle.   When you go to the doctor they will see what is going on after several tests and xrays possibly.   After you know what's going on in the inside, then a trainer/specialist can help you keep it from happening or even help strengthen it.
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