Does anyone know exercises to do for a hip with bursitis?

Question

I walk about 3 to 5 times a week on the treadmill. I love it but sometimes I just want to do something in addition to the walking.
Have any suggestions?

Answer 1

At least you can walk. I can't...bummer. Physical therapy has told me to lay on my side and do leg lifts and then lay on my stomach and do the same. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Try doing a slow jog on a 'Elliptical Trainer'. With the elliptical, there is no impact on the ground, so the joints in your lower body from the hip down are free from any abuse. I have hip bursitis and wanted to burn more calories than walking on the treadmill. I can not run on cement or on a treadmill without pain, Elliptical Trainers work for me.

Answer 3

any kind of aqua therapy is great ...puts less strain on the muscles and very effective since you dont tire out as fast.