How can I make this hip injury go away without taking time away from gymnastics?

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I am 13 years old, a level 8 in gymnastics and I am putting 20 hours into the gym a week. I don't have time to take off, because we have a big meets in October and November, then our competition season start in January. A few months ago, my hip started hurting. I went to the doctor, and he said it was just a pulled ligament, and to take the stress off of it for a while. I stopped doing anything that hurt it [punching the springboard for vault, tumbling, any thing that bent my hips forward [like in a backbend] and splits [my right hip hurts in splits when it is behind me] for two weeks. I did strengthening exercises and the pain stopped completely, so I eased back into my normal routine. Now my hip is hurting again.... and worse than it did the first time. Like I said, I don't have time to take off, or take it easy like I did last time... but I don't want to turn this into a permanent injury. Is there anything I can do to speed the recovery? Is this really just a pulled ligament?
the reason i cant take time off, is because i told my coach about the injury, and he said "you don't have time to take off. if you do, you might as well find another gym"
You need to find another coach. The one you have obviously doesn't care about problems not treating an injury can cause.

You need to take time off. Your hip is not going to improve if you continue at your level and at the number of hours you practice each week.

I used to do gymnastics (I quit when I was 13...it was not worth the stress on my growing body). I'm only 37 and already have osteoarthritis in my spine. My bones are also unsually thin for a woman my age and size. That is another side effect from gymnastics.

You have probably strained the ligament again. It will not heal if you don't rest it. That means stopping gymnastics for a while. I don't think you realize the future side effects that will occur if you don't let this injury heal. Look at other elite gymnasts...many of whom are still nursing injuries that happened years ago...because they kept on when they should have been resting. Yes, they had their moments of glory...but at what cost? Is it really worth all that to you?

I have a strong feeling that you can easily turn this in to a permanent injury that will end your gymnastics career forever. You need to go back to the doctor for further evaluation. It's possible that you have done even more damage already by not stopping and resting and letting the injury fully heal.

It's up to you...I hope you will make the right choice. You won't be a gymnast forever...think about your future.

EMT  (+ info)

Can a knee injury effect the hip and gluteus muscles?

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I've never actually had a knee injury persae... but lately my knee has been bothering me a little and my hip and gluteus muslces have been REALLY tight. I try to stretch but it doesn't seem to be enough. I'm wondering if that has something to do with it. Help!
It is very common for an injury in the knee to affect your gait, and in so doing affect other muscle groups. You may be favoring it without even realizing it. A subtle change in motion can leave you very sore in unexpected places.

It works both ways. Hip alignment, or a strength imbalance in legs muscle groups can affect the joint.

People who sit behind a desk a lot experience hamstring weakness. It's very common to have weak hamstrings and stronger quadriceps.

It's often fairly easy to correct, but to do so correctly it really is worth a visit to your doctor. The can often send you to a physcial therapist who can evaluate the injury and correct the problem quickly.

if it isn't bothering you much, keep stretching and lay off it for a while. Give it some rest and see how you feel.  (+ info)

What is the best way to quicly heal an injured hip flexer?

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For a month now after playing soccer my hip has been injured
I have track now and it is painful to run on it.
Is there any treatment that does not require a doctor that
could fix my injury?
Hi,

I would strongly encourage you to see a physio. You can seriously aggravate an injury if you continue to put strain on it without giving it time to heal. Depending on what is injured you can take yourself out of doing any sport for 3-6 months or more if you're unlucky and noone wants that.

There is no surefire way to heal an injury unless you know exactly what is injured, is it muscular pain, or is it bone pain for example. It may be just a muscle strain, or it might be a micro-fracture (I doubt this highly though). The point is, finding out what your problem is, is the first step.  (+ info)

Does anyone know anything about bowling injuries?

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Yesterday was my first time bowling in about 8 years. I bowl with my right and and my left hip hurts really bad. When i walk i limp because i can barley put any weight on it. What do you think i did to get an injury like that? Or what do you think the injury is.
trochanteric bursitis  (+ info)

How long should it take to heal my hip?

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I've been in physical therapy for the past month for a hip over-rotation problem where sometimes the joint slips out of place. Today was the first time my joint had slipped out in two weeks and up until this point, I didn't have pain walking and doing normal activities. How long does this type of injury usually take to heal? How long until I can start running again? My physical therapist has been very vague about these issues. Thanks!
They probably cannot give you a certain time. Depends on your age, other general health, etc.  (+ info)

What is the best, I need a very good new mattress, the springs have come through mine and injured my hip.?

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I have a hip injury where the spring came through the mattress and made a hole in my hip (my mattress is 20 years old) I want you to tell me what the best mattress is. I also have back troubles and, now hip pain. I need support, but comfort. I also want to fall asleep easier, and stop taking pain meds because of the bed I sleep on.
It might not be the answer you are looking for, but you have to really try out the mattresses. You will just as many arguments for a firm mattress as you will a pillow top. For example, I have friends who spent a small fortune on one of those beds where you can adjust both sides to individual firmness settings, and I hate it with a passion when I have to house sit for them. I have a firm mattress, but with a pillow top. It was really great for the first year or so, now it might just be a bit too soft, but my back problem has escalated tremendously over the last year. I adjusted this by now using a pillow under my knees to relieve stress on my back.

When it came to shopping for a mattress, I took my time and really laid on them, moved around on them, and went back and tried them again to see if I felt the same way about them the second time. In general, you do have to spend more to get a good mattress (my set was about $800). I would still go for a firm mattress, but not the extra firm. It is just too hard and you have to have some give when you have back problems. Don't pay attention to the labeling such as 'orthopedic'. Try it out, lay on it for five minutes in your usual position without moving, then see how easily you get up. Everyone is different. The friends I mentioned? He had back surgery twice for issues like mine, and hates a softer pillow top and loves that awful hard adjustable bed he has!  (+ info)

Why is there so much hip replacement surgery?

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My oldest brother just had hip replacement surgery & I was having a debate with my 2nd oldest brother on why there is so much of this surgery being done these days. I know there is the obvious injuries, but my personal opinion is if you are basing it on just general wear & tear I figured in that people who had very active sex lives would wear their hips out faster. But I would like to hear your reasons on why you think this is such a common surgery.
I am not against it...just wondering on the causes more than anything :o)
There are a lot of hip replacements for several reasons:
--Our population is aging and osteoarthritis is a disease of aging. We live longer, our joints stiffen up, and we will not settle for a life lived as a disabled person when there is a treatment that can put us back on our feet and let us be productive.
--Hip replacements work! Hip replacement surgery is one of the most successful procedures performed today in terms of how it relieves pain and restores function in people who would otherwise become disabled. Our great grandparents (if they lived that long) sat in wheelchairs and had to be cared for by their children until they died. We get the joint replaced.


Your theory about sex wearing out the hips: it's a very creative theory. How did you come up with that one? Actually, medical science knows what happens to the joint cartilage in arthritis but they haven't quite figured out why it happens. Until they do and until they figure out a way to reverse the deterioration of joint cartilage, hip replacement remains the single most reliable way to get the arthritis patient back on their feet and living a productive life.
In all fairness, I should mention another surgical procedure that is gaining ground: hip resurfacing, a procedure that involves capping the head of the femur (instead of cutting it off as is done in hip replacement). The device used in resurfacing has been recently approved for use in the US by the FDA although the procedure has been performed abroad for many years.  (+ info)

What causes you to wake up with hip pain?

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I went to sleep and rolled onto my right side and the pain on my hip was unbearable. I had to roll to the other side. It's sore to the touch and feels like the ball joint is out of whack. Walking after sitting it is sore and stiff. I did not injury it. Just woke up with it.
unfortunately pain often starts when we wake up in the morning. You did notice the problem when you were laying on that side. Use ice paks for fifteen minutes at a time to try to help with the inflammation.

The best person to help you is a chiropractor. They will know exactly what is wrong and how to take care of it. I've enclosed a link where you can find a qualified copper actor in your area in the USA.

If you have any further questions please let me know,
Billie77  (+ info)

stabbing hip pain in a 19 year old athlete?

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I had lacrosse practice last night, but I don't think I hurt it then. This morning it was killing me and has been since. When I sit it's fine, but when I walk it hurts pretty badly. If I put direct pressure on it with my hand it hurt a lot less. I have no prior injuries in the area, so I'm at a loss as to what it could be. Any thoughts?
2 days later, all was well, no problems anymore. Has anyone experienced this before or know if it's coming back?
I've heard of runners that have fractured their hips, you should go to the doctor and have them check it out. If anything else, it could just be out of place. If when you put your hands on your hips, they are uneven, then your hip is probably just out of place and needs to be put back in. I'm into going to the chiropractor for things of this nature.
Good luck, I hope you're ok.  (+ info)

Can i have something worse than i hip pointer?

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While playing football today i was hit while sprinting. The hit sent me on my hip and knocked the wind out of me. I felt like i had a bad charlie horse on the left side of my hip. When i tried to get up i had trouble walking and now i have pains all around my hip and even some soreness on front part of my pelvis. From what i have read, all signs point to a hip pointer. If this is the case i really dont want to waiste a trip to the doctors office. My question is if there are more serious injuries that i could possibly have?
You could have knocked your hips out of wack and your syatic nerve may be pinched. I would see a doctor. (not sure if that is the correct spelling)  (+ info)

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