I just completed the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim on Sunday and once again, I had to fight through terrible hip pain during the race. The pain is on both the left and right sides and is basically in the bone/joint area. I thought the wet suit may be contributing to the pain, due to a different positioning in the water, but have tried OW races without a wetsuit and still have the same pain. It hurts to walk after the races and also hurts the next day. The pain typically starts around mile 2 of a race. I never get the pain while swimming distance in a pool. I am 31 and average over 30,000 yards a week so the OW races I have competed in are not longer distances than I am used to swimming. Has anyone had similar pain or any advice?
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Sounds like the classic sign of osteoarthritis. I am an extensive masters swimmer and I have had my right hip resurfaced due to OA, and I couldn't be happier. You should have it checked out by an orthopedic Dr and if they mention "total hip replacement" head for the hills. Definately check out "hip resurfacing" as that is what I had and it is much better for active, younger people. I'm 46, had surgery when I was 42, and just won 2 events at Y Nationals this year after a long layoff, so the resurfacing has worked wonders for me. Google the term, "surfacehippy". It's a yahoo chat group that gives great info on hip pain and surgeries. I personally saw a guy in Comumbia, SC, Dr Thomas Gross, (www.grossortho.com) and again, after being in severe pain for years, I am very happy with my results. There is hope!
Sounds like the classic sign of osteoarthritis. I am an extensive masters swimmer and I have had my right hip resurfaced due to OA, and I couldn't be happier. You should have it checked out by an orthopedic Dr and if they mention "total hip replacement" head for the hills. Definately check out "hip resurfacing" as that is what I had and it is much better for active, younger people. I'm 46, had surgery when I was 42, and just won 2 events at Y Nationals this year after a long layoff, so the resurfacing has worked wonders for me. Google the term, "surfacehippy". It's a yahoo chat group that gives great info on hip pain and surgeries. I personally saw a guy in Comumbia, SC, Dr Thomas Gross, (www.grossortho.com) and again, after being in severe pain for years, I am very happy with my results. There is hope!
