Hurting Hip

[ncole_91]

Hello Everyone

 

I don't know if this is a problem that many people get, and maybe all I have to do is stretch more. When I try to do a roundhouse, my hip hurts. Like when I have to lift my thigh, if you don't understand look at the picture, it would be number 2. I don't know if this is fairly common, but does anyone have any suggestions?

 

http://www.budget.net/~dnolan/sid-t4-1.jpg

 

Thank You in Advance,

 

ncole_91

[The Saint]

Does it hurt during the chamber or the kick?

 

If it is the chamber I would suggest stretching a lot.

 

If it is during the kick then you may want to have an instructor correct your form (poor form maybe a cause). Another suggestion is you might have a hip flexor problem- see a doctor if it always hurts. Do squats/ lunges to help increase the strength in your hips. I have had hip problems and it sucks, it hurts and it doesn't make any MA fun. Hoppe it feels better GL

[ncole_91]

Thanks for the advice, I am sure it is nothing very serious about it, probably just need to stretch.

[Hawkeye]

Hi, ncole_91. I have a hip that gives me grief as well. It has recently improved somewhat when a doctor noticed I had a bit of a dip in my stride. One of my legs is a bit longer than the other. A properly sized orthotic in my shoe has relieved some of the pain and a fair amount of attention to stretching and hip exercises has helped with my form and range of motion.

 

Good luck.

[aefibird]

Good luck with your hip problem ncole. I hope that you get it sorted out soon! If the stretching doesn't make it any better, then go to a doctor. Better to be safe than sorry.

[ncole_91]

I will try to stretch, then if nothing happens, I will go to the doctors, thanks everyone.