293. Hip Pain Relief for Women Runners: Why It Keeps Coming Back & How to Fix It with @TheHipDocSarah
Thu Jan 29 2026
[Download] The Ultimate Recovery Guide for Runners
Does your hip pain disappear with rest… only to return a few miles into your next run?
You are not alone.
In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti sits down with physical therapist, run coach, and hip specialist Dr. Sarah from Legacy Rehab and Performance to break down why hip pain is so common in women runners and why traditional advice like rest and stretching often fails.
You will learn:
- The top reasons hip pain keeps coming back in women runners
- Why stretching alone does not fix the real problem
- How hip, core, and glute strength influence running mechanics
- The key strength categories women runners need (heavy compound, unilateral, and stability work)
- Simple tests to know if you are truly ready to return to running
- Red flags that mean you are progressing too fast
If you are stuck in the cycle of resting, returning, and re-injuring your hip, this episode will give you a clearer, smarter path forward so you can rebuild strength, run with confidence, and stay healthy for the long run.
Grab Sarah's free Empowered Runners Checklist
Want to run stronger, faster, and injury-free?
The Healthy Runner Academy gives you a proven system to stay consistent, prevent injuries, and build strength with expert coaching and a supportive running community.
Join the waitlist to be first in line when doors open (only 3x/year) and get a special bonus.
Related Resources:
Listen to my previous episode with Gretchen to learn how she got over her hip pain here!
Listen to my previous episode on 4 essential hip mobility exercises for tight hips here!
Listen to my previous episode on the secret to stronger hips revealed here!
Listen to my previous episode on injury prevention for marathon training here!
Sign up for Free Healthy Runner Newsletter here! ➡︎ https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/newsletter/
A big thanks to the Amino Company for your support for this episode!
If you have heard from any of the runners who I help with stubborn PHT, I always recommend they supplement our training with HEAL from the Amino Company.
Heal is an amino acid, whey and creatine based formulation designed to reduce recovery times and improve physical function after injuries by accelerating muscle repair while helping maintain a healthy inflammatory response.
Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 30% off your entire Amino Company order!
Connect with Dr. Sarah:
Instagram & Threads: @thehipdocsarah
Website: https://legacyrehabandperformance.com/
Email: sarah@legacyrehabandperformance.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.Sarah_TheHipDoc
Legacy Running Podcast on Apple
Legacy Running Podcast on Spotify
Connect with Dr. Duane:
- Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner
- Sign up for the Healthy Runner Newsletter
- Join our Healthy Runner Facebook Community
- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
- duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com
- www.sparkhealthyrunner.com
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[Download] The Ultimate Recovery Guide for Runners Does your hip pain disappear with rest… only to return a few miles into your next run? You are not alone. In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti sits down with physical therapist, run coach, and hip specialist Dr. Sarah from Legacy Rehab and Performance to break down why hip pain is so common in women runners and why traditional advice like rest and stretching often fails. You will learn: - The top reasons hip pain keeps coming back in women runners - Why stretching alone does not fix the real problem - How hip, core, and glute strength influence running mechanics - The key strength categories women runners need (heavy compound, unilateral, and stability work) - Simple tests to know if you are truly ready to return to running - Red flags that mean you are progressing too fast If you are stuck in the cycle of resting, returning, and re-injuring your hip, this episode will give you a clearer, smarter path forward so you can rebuild strength, run with confidence, and stay healthy for the long run. Grab Sarah's free Empowered Runners Checklist Want to run stronger, faster, and injury-free? The Healthy Runner Academy gives you a proven system to stay consistent, prevent injuries, and build strength with expert coaching and a supportive running community. Join the waitlist to be first in line when doors open (only 3x/year) and get a special bonus. Related Resources: Listen to my previous episode with Gretchen to learn how she got over her hip pain here! Listen to my previous episode on 4 essential hip mobility exercises for tight hips here! Listen to my previous episode on the secret to stronger hips revealed here! Listen to my previous episode on injury prevention for marathon training here! Sign up for Free Healthy Runner Newsletter here! ➡︎ https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/newsletter/ A big thanks to the Amino Company for your support for this episode! If you have heard from any of the runners who I help with stubborn PHT, I always recommend they supplement our training with HEAL from the Amino Company. Heal is an amino acid, whey and creatine based formulation designed to reduce recovery times and improve physical function after injuries by accelerating muscle repair while helping maintain a healthy inflammatory response. Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 30% off your entire Amino Company order! Connect with Dr. Sarah: Instagram & Threads: @thehipdocsarah Website: https://legacyrehabandperformance.com/ Email: sarah@legacyrehabandperformance.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.Sarah_TheHipDoc Legacy Running Podcast on Apple Legacy Running Podcast on Spotify Connect with Dr. Duane: - Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner - Sign up for the Healthy Runner Newsletter - Join our Healthy Runner Facebook Community - Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com - www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music Website