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Can You Still Run with a Hip Labral Tear? Truths, Symptoms, and Recovery
Episode 291
18 Minutes – Sep 21, 2026
Show Notes
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You get a deep, catching pain in the front of your hip or groin after a long run, a grueling hike, or a quick change of direction on the field. You get an MRI, and the diagnosis comes back: a hip labral tear. Suddenly, you're left wondering if your athletic career is over, or if major surgery is your only option.
In this episode, we break down everything active individuals—from trail runners and mountain hikers to field-sport athletes—need to know about hip labral tears. We demystify what the hip labrum actually is, how it gets irritated, and the classic symptoms to look out for, such as clicking, locking, deep groin pain, or the feeling that your hip is "catching and clicking" Most importantly, we answer the most critical questions athletes ask: Can you stay active with a labral tear? How do you recover without losing your fitness? We reveal why a tear on a scan doesn't mean you have to stop doing what you love, and how building surrounding muscular capacity and joint stability can get you back to 100%.
