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Physiotherapist & Director of Evado Studios Nelson Bay, James Alexander, shares his research on the impact of running on knee osteoarthritis. 

Question: I have recently been experiencing pain in the side of my hip since starting to exercise more again. I can’t lie on either side at night and it hurts when I try to run or stand for too long, or if I try to hold my 2-year-old son on my hip. It even hurts after resting when I get up from sitting at my desk for long periods of time. My Doctor says I have ‘Trochanteric Bursitis’ - how do I fix it?

I’m starting to notice some dull achy pains on the side of my hips whenever I got up and down stairs or ramps when I walk for long distances and even when I squat. Sometimes I even wake up with the same pain. What’s going on?

Growing pains encompass a range of injuries that occur in the bones, tendons, and muscles of young athletes during periods of rapid growth. These conditions often involve the interaction between the growing bone and the surrounding soft tissues. When young athletes engage in activities such as running, jumping, or kicking, the repetitive movements cause the tendons to exert a pulling force on the growth plate. This constant strain can exceed the capacity of the growing bone and cause micro-injuries to the growth plate. Over time, these micro-injuries can lead to inflammation, resulting in pain and discomfort.

Our Physio team answer your questions: “I recently began jogging every morning and have just been diagnosed with a stress fracture in my foot. How did it develop and how long should I stay off it?”