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?
Hi Kurt
I too am a surfacehippy and have had a similar experience. My concerns for Jamie are:
1. I hope she doesn't have OA, but I think she needs to check out the hips thoroughly.
2. If she does, she's still very young to consider a resurfacing or replacement, so if her symptoms are manageable a "pre-hab", no running/impact etc. regime would probably be best in the medium term.
3. Women's joints are different/less bone so orthos are much more cautious about recommending the resurfacing option (as far as I know).
But as you say, there usually are good options for active OA sufferers.
Glad to hear your swimming goes well.
Hi Kurt
I too am a surfacehippy and have had a similar experience. My concerns for Jamie are:
1. I hope she doesn't have OA, but I think she needs to check out the hips thoroughly.
2. If she does, she's still very young to consider a resurfacing or replacement, so if her symptoms are manageable a "pre-hab", no running/impact etc. regime would probably be best in the medium term.
3. Women's joints are different/less bone so orthos are much more cautious about recommending the resurfacing option (as far as I know).
But as you say, there usually are good options for active OA sufferers.
Glad to hear your swimming goes well.
