Duration of tendonitis
In the acute stage, the symptoms usually last only a few days. Exactly how long those affected have to struggle with tendonitis ultimately varies individually depending on the severity of the inflammation and their personal constitution. Personal constitution refers to possible pre-existing conditions such as hip malposition or an asymmetrical gait pattern.
These circumstances can prolong the healing period, as they require a comparatively more time-consuming and special treatment. If the symptoms of an inflammation of the hip tendon from the acute stage persist even after therapeutic measures have been taken, a medical clarification is necessary. A classic tendonitis of the hip typically does not last longer than one week.
By the way, the duration of a tendon inflammation can be significantly influenced by those affected. If therapeutic measures such as, above all, sparing the hip are not followed, the duration of the tendonitis can be very long. At the same time, there is a risk that a chronic inflammation develops in the hip.
Once the hip tendons have reached this state, healing is much more difficult and protracted. In addition, there is a risk that the inflammatory changed tendons may even tear. This would involve a healing period of several weeks to months. In addition, surgical treatment may become necessary in such cases.
Running and tendonitis of the hip
Running or jogging can promote the development of tendonitis. Due to the typical load pattern of the thigh and hip muscles when running, jogging is considered a predisposed sport for the development of hip tendonitis. This is due to the fact that most tendons and muscles that can be affected by inflammation have their attachment to the major trochanter.If the strain is sustained, such as when running, constant rubbing over several kilometers, the tendon attachments become irritated and, in the long term, or insufficient periods of rest lead to tendonitis.
Pain that occurs during or after jogging can therefore often be attributed to inflammation of the tendons in the greater trochanteric region. The intensity and duration of the exercise is decisive. Overloading increases the risk of tendon inflammation enormously.
The same applies to the development of bursitis, especially of the bursa trochanterica at the level of the greater trochanter. Runners feel the pain of tendon inflammation at the beginning only under stress on the outside of the thigh and directly in the area of the greater trochanter. Pain at rest occurs only when the tendons are very severely inflamed.
Especially for runners as a risk group, it is therefore important not to strain the hip muscles too much. In addition, subsequent stretching exercises are helpful to counteract the development of such tendon inflammation. If runners suffer from known pre-existing hip diseases such as hip malpositions or a difference in leg length, this can lead to increased strain and irritation of the tendons.
These runners are therefore even more susceptible to tendonitis of the hip. Incorrect footwear can also promote the development of hip tendonitis. If the symptoms of tendonitis of the hip are present, further strain is not recommended in any case: Jogging must be paused for a few days to give the tendon time to regenerate and the inflammation to subside.
In addition, pain- and anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can be taken to further accelerate the healing process. If the symptoms eventually subside, a full load should not be started again immediately: First of all, smaller distances should be walked without much difference in gradient in order to get the muscles and tendons used to the load again bit by bit. This will also prevent the development of further tendon inflammation.
