I also had hip issues - went to the physio and guess what -most hip issues are back related, specifically weak lower back muscles. As cayman mentioned, core strenght and lower back strenght will help. I have been doing much more than previously and haven't felt much pain in the hip (mine was right on the hip bone) - work more on core and lower back (planks, back extensions, glute bridges, pelvic tilts, ball crunches, etc) - if its debillating get to a Dr soon.

Also tight iliopsoas - My physio also had me doing long deep streches of the iliopsoas each day, especially after each run, no twisting just straight stretches - the thought behind it was the tight iliopsoas caused my itb to tighten and track over my hip bursa, casuing inflammation. The iliopsoas were making up for my back and core muscles tiring on my long runs. One thing leads to another.

Try this stretch - hold for longer than you would normally.

http://www.exrx.net/Stretches/HipFlexors/KneelingHipFlexor.html

You need to get yourself to a doctor that practices A.R.T. - active release technique. It's basically a chiropractic technique for soft tissue.

I developed hip pain from running on uneven surfaces and muscle imbalance. It was so bad I could barely walk, let alone run. I couldn't sit at work, I could sleep at night, it got so bad I couldn't even ride my bike and it hurt to kick while swimming. And nothing I did (ice, heat, stretching, rest, etc) fixed it.

After 3 visits to the A.R.T. doctor, I was able to run pain-free! The doctor also worked with me to devlop a streching and strengthing program to correct my muscle imbalances (which I do every day). The best part was that the doctor understood that I am a triathlete and she worked to get me active again instead of telling me stay off it for a month and take this bunch of pills.

Hope this helps!

Thanks. I went on the website and found a few local providers. About $40 a session is the average price since my health insurance will not cover it. Sounds promising. Much appreciated!

The pain is bad when I run. It starts to really kick into full gear around mile 4. It is starting to bother me while sitting at work too.
I swim 3 times a week, bike training is over because of the crappy PA weather. I was hoping on improving my running during the cold weather. I really needed a few solid months of run training this off season. I doubt I can move into a HIM unless I have a good base this winter.

I'm going to try the ART and see how it goes.

My insurance didn't cover it either but it was worth the $120 because my hip was back to normal quickly. I hope it works well for you, I know how frustrating it is to get vauge answers from your primary doctor.