Sciatica from running

[46491]

I am 5 years post op since my bialateral hip resurfacing. I started running @2 years agoand built up slowly and last year I was regularly running 5k parkruns and 10k’s events. Over the last 3-4 months a ‘stabbing pain’ comes on @3-4K in from my right buttock and down into my ankle. I’ve seen several Physios and an osteopath and The general consensus is the hip joint is impinging on the sciatic nerve. I’ve done the recommended exercises but nothing seems to be working. The last comment from the physio was to consider taking up cycling. I really love running and want to continue. Does anyone have any ideas or shared experiences?

[petemeads]

Hi. My resurfaced left hip is 4 years old and no trouble, was running and climbing at 8 weeks or so, racing parkruns (Braunstone) properly at 9 months. My THR right hip has just given me 3 months of pain and limping after a decent late season of parkruns and a summer 10k. Not the same symptoms as you, the pain and feeling of the leg wanting to 'give way' are to the outside of mid-thigh, and connected with the balancing muscles rather than the power ones - pushing a Tesco trolley was OK, walking unaided involved limping. I keep thinking an MRI might help sort out what's wrong but as I was getting depressed about constant pain things suddenly got better. My back gets sore when I limp, my chiro sorted that out, I survived a 20 mile hike in the Peak district 3 weeks ago and yesterday's parkrun was nearly back to normal. The sharp pain I sometimes get must be nerve related, but not Sciatic, and walking/running gets better after a limpy start, usually. A bit of a mystery but the THR added 5mm to leg-length and straightened my foot placement so maybe tissues are still being readjusted at 21 months.
Probably no help at all, but it lets you know you have company!

PS - and biking has never been a problem, definitely worth getting a bike, just don't fall off (which I did after my physio advised the same, pre-operation. Fortunately only broke my wrist...)

Pete