Should I Keep Walking If My Hips Hurt?

Whether your hip pain came from an injury or from wear and tear over time, the best way to continue to stay active should still stay the same. Focus on routinely keeping your joints active by stretching, walking, and strengthening exercises.

Should you walk with hip pain?

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.

Can walking a lot make your hips hurt?

Problems with gait or how you walk can trigger hip pain over time. Muscle weakness in the hips, legs, or knees can also lead to an imbalance in how much pressure is on one hip joint.