Acupuncture for Hip Pain and Runners in Rhode Island
Updated: 5 days ago
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From the Warwick City Park loop to the East Bay Bike Path, Rhode Island runners log a lot of miles. Tight hips, sore knees and nagging aches can sneak up fast. Acupuncture can be a smart part of your recovery plan, whether you run 5Ks or marathons, or you just have achy hips from sitting all day.
Common causes of hip pain
Tight hip flexors from sitting or running
Glute and IT band tightness
Irritated bursa on the side of the hip (bursitis)
Low back problems that refer pain into the hip
Wear and tear in the joint
How acupuncture can help hip pain
Acupuncture can help:
Ease hip and outer-thigh pain
Release tight glutes, hip flexors and IT band
Support recovery after hard workouts
Improve sleep when pain keeps you up
Acupuncture for runners
Many runners use acupuncture to:
Recover faster between long runs
Calm nagging pain in the hips, knees, shins and feet
Loosen tight muscles before a race block
Manage the stress of training
It pairs well with sports massage and cupping, all under one roof at Ocean Ki. Heel pain too? Read Acupuncture for Plantar Fasciitis.
When to see a doctor
Get checked if you can't bear weight, have sudden swelling or a fall, or pain that wakes you at night and doesn't improve.
Hip pain relief in Warwick, RI
We're at 189 Toll Gate Road in Warwick, near Kent Hospital, minutes from Cranston, West Warwick, East Greenwich and Coventry.
Book your visit at Ocean Ki Warwick or call (401) 862-4894.
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This article is for general information and is not medical advice.
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