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I have pain in my left hip since running long distance. i have a half marathon on 28th of this month what should i do?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Have it evaluated.: Skip the half marathon and get the hip evaluated by an orthopedist. You do not want to make the problem worse by ignoring it.

Answered 4/9/2013

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A member asked:

I have pain in my left hip since running long distance. i have a half marathon on 28th of this month what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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