Is Walking Good for Hip Pain?

Regardless of the issue causing the pain in your hip, you will benefit from going on regular walks. This is true for so many reasons. First, regular exercise helps to keep the muscles around the hip strong and flexible. This will help to control any swelling that may occur around a damaged joint.

Does walking make hip pain worse?

Running and jumping can make hip pain from arthritis and bursitis worse, so it's best to avoid them. Walking is a better choice, advises Humphrey.

What exercise is best for hip pain?

“I recommend swimming, walking, elliptical, cycling, and stationary biking for general exercise,” he says. All of these are great ways to move your body without pounding your joints. Strength training is another key part of the “do” category, Dr. Vasileff says.