Question
Hi Sharon Im one year post op on one hip, almost a year on other(2 months)Im walking about one mile a day.However the right hip and muscles surrounding get tight and stiff , after too many days of activity. Im struggling with this.Any advice..most of the muscle starin in the insed thigh and back of knee.Is this common, it doesnt last too long..but enough to bother me..(bilateral hip replacement )

Answer
Susan

It sounds like you are doing wonderfully!  You may be over exerting yourself and that might be the cause of your pain.  Why don't you lessen the amount of walking and exercise you do on a daily basis and see if you get any relief.  If you do, then you know that you are pushing yourself a bit too hard.  

My other thought is that you may need to actually build up muscle tissue.  Ask your doctor for a referral to a physical therapist to work with you to find exercises that you can do that might hurt you less.

Sharon