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Hip Pain After Running: Causes + Fixes

  • Dec 12, 2025
  • 1 min read


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Why Runners Get Hip Pain

Hip pain can come from several structures:

  • Hip flexor overuse

  • Glute weakness

  • Tendon irritation

  • Poor control during single-leg tasks


Common Patterns

  • Pain at the front = hip flexor, joint capsule or tendon overload

  • Pain on the side = glute med irritation

  • Pain deep in the hip = joint irritation

  • Inner hip = groin tendon or hernia


What Helps?

  • Strengthen glutes (bridges, hip thrusts, side lying leg lifts)

  • Improve single-leg control (SL squats, banded hip work)

  • Reduce speed work and volume temporarily - allow symptoms to settle

  • Gentle mobility if stiff


When to Seek Help

If hip pain affects your stride or worsens over 2–3 weeks.

If pain worsens or becomes irritable at rest



If you’re in London and struggling with hip pain, I can help you identify the cause and get back to pain-free running.

 
 
 

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