How to avoid hip shock when running?

If you're a regular runner, chances are you've experienced hip shock. This sharp pain, often felt in the abdomen, has no known cause, but there are ways to avoid it.

Applied sports scientist Jonathan Robinson of the University of Bath (UK) told the daily Independent that hip shock is "one of those situations where there is no definitive answer." However, several studies have shown that repetitive trunk movements with high-intensity extension can affect the phrenic nerve.

Restricted blood flow to the diaphragm, arterial compression, ligament strain, nerve irritation, and stomach pain appear to be less common in walkers and cyclists than in runners.

Don't eat too much to reduce hip shock when running.

Although the cause is still quite vague, Jonathan Robinson still affirms that the timing of eating determines the condition of hip shock when running.

He advises that if you can make sure you don't eat too much at least two hours before running and limit foods high in simple sugars, this will help reduce hip shock.

Additionally, staying hydrated, drinking little by little instead of a big load all at once, and warming up thoroughly before running can also help reduce soreness.

Jonathan Robinson cites a similar opinion in a 2014 study in the Journal of Sports Medicine, recommending avoiding hypertonic compounds before running; improving posture, especially in the thoracic region; and wearing a wide belt to support the abdominal organs.

If the above measures still do not reduce the hip shock mid-run, you must stop or reduce your running speed.

When slowing down for hip shock, we should focus a little more on our breathing. Synchronizing your breathing with your stride or running style and avoiding shallow breathing can help reduce hip shock effectively.

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