Hi there

Thanks for your replies. Yes, will push for an MRI, my problem is as a physiotherapist I have had my left hip tested and have full ROM and no deficits in strength, all clinical tests for OA etc seem to be negative. I have quite a light frame and do all of my running off road.

This is what I am currently doing: Taking 1000mg B12, taking epium 5mg at night to help me sleep. I am running for 30 mins off road 3 x per week, playing the odd game of tennis. Whether or not I exercise does not seem to make any difference to the symptoms and makes me feel better psychologically. I do get some numbness in the feet particularly in the front near the top of the underside of the foot. I didn't exercise at all for 6 weeks and it made absolutely no difference. The only thing I have found that seriously annoys it is deep tissue massage as weird as that may seem.

I have also started lightly rolling my ITB, calves, hamstring and butts with a roller which seems to make a difference and twice daily stretching particularly of the calves, wrists and shoulders.

My biggest concern and I would appreciate your thoughts: with this joint aching which has no rhyme or reason, does it result in any functional loss? AT the moment mine seems to be only sensory. This is my most vital question, I am 47 nearly 48 and cannot afford to lose my career which is quite demanding on your hands and arms.