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When I started to get hip pain after walking a couple of years ago, after x rays, my doctor concluded "wear and tear commensurate with age - carry on walking". My hips grumbled a bit on Camino last year, nothing overnight rest didn't put right, and do sometimes on regular walks at home.
I'm planning to start a Camino Ingles from A Coruña in ten days time, walking short stages and carrying 4-5 kilos, with walking poles.
I was horrified yesterday to find that I needed to take Ibuprofen, walking consecutive days (11k and 20k) on a UK "pre-stage" for this Camino.
Can others who have similar issues offer any advice. Would it help to adjust my pack to put more weight on my shoulders? I've discounted the option of pack transport as all but about a kilo is stuff I need to carry anyway - water, rainwear and a dry layer.
Hi BarbaraWhen I started to get hip pain after walking a couple of years ago, after x rays, my doctor concluded "wear and tear commensurate with age - carry on walking". My hips grumbled a bit on Camino last year, nothing overnight rest didn't put right, and do sometimes on regular walks at home.
I'm planning to start a Camino Ingles from A Coruña in ten days time, walking short stages and carrying 4-5 kilos, with walking poles.
I was horrified yesterday to find that I needed to take Ibuprofen, walking consecutive days (11k and 20k) on a UK "pre-stage" for this Camino.
Can others who have similar issues offer any advice. Would it help to adjust my pack to put more weight on my shoulders? I've discounted the option of pack transport as all but about a kilo is stuff I need to carry anyway - water, rainwear and a dry layer.
Thankyou for the tip. I had a look at some Will Harlow videos, very useful tipsI have a similar condition which comes and goes. I really like the You Tube videos by Will Harlow called Thriving beyond Fifty. He is a physiotherapist who covers all sorts of ailments for people as they age. I have found his exercises to be very helpful. He even has a video on how to correctly use walking poles!
Just in case buy cocodamol in UK (8/500 is the strongest you can buy without prescription generally) check it works for you and keep as a back up. Use it with Ibuprofen as a combination if the pain really strikes.When I started to get hip pain after walking a couple of years ago, after x rays, my doctor concluded "wear and tear commensurate with age - carry on walking". My hips grumbled a bit on Camino last year, nothing overnight rest didn't put right, and do sometimes on regular walks at home.
I'm planning to start a Camino Ingles from A Coruña in ten days time, walking short stages and carrying 4-5 kilos, with walking poles.
I was horrified yesterday to find that I needed to take Ibuprofen, walking consecutive days (11k and 20k) on a UK "pre-stage" for this Camino.
Can others who have similar issues offer any advice. Would it help to adjust my pack to put more weight on my shoulders? I've discounted the option of pack transport as all but about a kilo is stuff I need to carry anyway - water, rainwear and a dry layer.
The advice about the videos is good. But ALWAYS see a physician as @SabP said. NSAIDS should not be taken long term without the advice of a physician. There could be issues it can exacerbate or cause like internal bleeding in the GI tract. (Ulcers can be a silent killer). Let your physician decide and then see a PT to offer you the best kind of exercises for you to do.First of all , all the best with managing your pain but I strongly advise you to visit your GP or a physiotherapist for correct medical information.
Yes, it could be your hip but it could also be a secondary issue resulting in pain in your hip.
As someone who has had a hip replacement I can sympathise with you. I had to take ibuprofen, usually I took it for a few days to ease the pain then went off it for a little time. I found as my hip got worse the time between taking ibuprofen got shorter. A hip replacement is life changing. Talk to you doctor about a Birmingham hip resurfacing, l had one over 20 years ago. Still going strong. Good luckWhen I started to get hip pain after walking a couple of years ago, after x rays, my doctor concluded "wear and tear commensurate with age - carry on walking". My hips grumbled a bit on Camino last year, nothing overnight rest didn't put right, and do sometimes on regular walks at home.
I'm planning to start a Camino Ingles from A Coruña in ten days time, walking short stages and carrying 4-5 kilos, with walking poles.
I was horrified yesterday to find that I needed to take Ibuprofen, walking consecutive days (11k and 20k) on a UK "pre-stage" for this Camino.
Can others who have similar issues offer any advice. Would it help to adjust my pack to put more weight on my shoulders? I've discounted the option of pack transport as all but about a kilo is stuff I need to carry anyway - water, rainwear and a dry layer.
Personally, I would get the hip replaced asap. I walked the Norte with a bad hip and by taking a lot of pain killers! Had my hip replaced 2 weeks after I got back. Recovery was quick (in part I expect because I was camino fit) and I played golf about 8 weeks after the op and now walk and run as much as I ever have.Thank you for some helpful and sympathetic responses. To make it clear that I am not using this forum as a replacement for medical help but I am trying to "self manage" a condition, as my GP practice encourages its patients to do. I know that I am nowhere near the current criteria for a NHS hip replacement.
My situation sounds very similar including a diagnosis from a Consultant. I'm advised to self manage.trying to "self manage" a condition, as my GP practice encourages its patients to do. I know that I am nowhere near the current criteria for a NHS hip replacement.
I have met pilgrims who take Ibuprofin every day. I wouldn't, but....When I started to get hip pain after walking a couple of years ago, after x rays, my doctor concluded "wear and tear commensurate with age - carry on walking". My hips grumbled a bit on Camino last year, nothing overnight rest didn't put right, and do sometimes on regular walks at home.
I'm planning to start a Camino Ingles from A Coruña in ten days time, walking short stages and carrying 4-5 kilos, with walking poles.
I was horrified yesterday to find that I needed to take Ibuprofen, walking consecutive days (11k and 20k) on a UK "pre-stage" for this Camino.
Can others who have similar issues offer any advice. Would it help to adjust my pack to put more weight on my shoulders? I've discounted the option of pack transport as all but about a kilo is stuff I need to carry anyway - water, rainwear and a dry layer.
I walked with early osteoarthritis in my left hip in 2022. My bag worsened the problem. It was too big and I was carrying about 8 kg. I took NSAID’s for a few days but realised I needed to send my bag through. Pain stopped. Next time I am carrying a much lighter bag 4-5 kg that ties around the waist. Hoping that is easier and negates the need for bag transport.Thank you for some helpful and sympathetic responses. To make it clear that I am not using this forum as a replacement for medical help but I am trying to "self manage" a condition, as my GP practice encourages its patients to do. I know that I am nowhere near the current criteria for a NHS hip replacement.
My recent walk was further that I will need to walk on Camino, and probably faster and with fewer stops, as we were trying to get to a particular church before it closed. That's what I'm hoping made the difference from other recent walks.
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