Ouch!
I’ve been suffering from what I believe to a case of hip bursitis for a couple of months. The description of the symptoms in this article from WebMD are pretty much dead on.
Sigh.
Now I’ve got to say that cycling hasn’t been a problem in terms of pain. I rode down the coast of Oregon, or at least much of it – with plenty of climbing, without any pain on the bicycle. It’s only off the bicycle that I hurt.
Still I figure all my biking, while not increasing the damage, isn’t helping me heal. So I’ve decided to lay off for a bit.
I’ve actually already done that since I returned, cycling only on Bike to Work Day.
I wish I could say I’m enjoying my break, but in truth I’m not. However my hip has improved over the last 10 days so I suspect it’s good advice.
I see my doctor in a week or two for a regular checkup and will bring it up, but I suspect he’ll say what he usually does about my various aches and pains.
If you rest and let it heal you should be good to go in about two to four weeks. If you want, we can schedule you with a specialist and with treatment you should be good to go in fourteen to twenty-eight days. Your choice.
I should note I have a doctor I trust and if he seriously thought I needed something he wouldn’t hesitate to let me know.
Enjoy this picture of the hip area…
Your thigh bone connected to your hip bone,
Your hip bone connected to your back bone,
Your back bone connected to your shoulder bone,
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