What is Hip Piercing?

A new hip piercing can be an exciting fashion statement, but there are workout limitations during the initial healing process of your piercing. By following these guidelines your piercing will heal safely, but you still need to take precautions long after this piercing heals.
Friction
A piercing on the hip is prone to friction from your clothes and folds of your skin while working out. Friction can irritate the piercing site and cause the skin to reject the piercing. A rejection can happen years after your piercing heals. If the piercing is moved while rubbing against clothing, you could tear the forming epithelial cell lining that is necessary to build around the piercing. While the epithelial cells are forming, the new skin can be torn very easily. Once this epithelial has formed and strengthened, the jewelry can be removed while working out. However, during the healing process, you cannot remove the jewelry or the hole will close in a short period of time. Do not wear tight workout clothing or hip-hugger pants that will rub on the piercing site.
Infection
All piercings are prone to infections if not cared for properly during the healing process. While working out at a gym, avoid wearing clothes that expose the hip piercing. The gym's staff cannot ensure that all equipment has been thoroughly sanitized between users. If your new piercing comes in contact with dirty equipment, you risk an infection, such as staphylococcus bacterial infections. Since you're typically warm and sweaty while working out, you provide a prime environment for bacterial growth that will thrive on your healing hip piercing. Clean the piercing with antibacterial soap once or twice per day, especially after working out. Remove the crust with a cotton swab. Avoid alcohol, peroxide and ointments. If you suspect an infection because of redness, swelling or worsening pain, do not remove the piercing since this can cause the piercing to close and the infection becomes trapped under the skin. Contact your doctor if you suspect an infection.
Avoid
Swimming in public pools increases your risk of an infection while the piercing is healing. There is no guarantee that the chemicals being used in the public pool have sufficiently killed bacteria, so swimming laps will have to wait. Exercises that require you to lie directly on your stomach, bring your knee toward your chest, bend at the waist or rotate your trunk should be avoided since they all increase your risk of friction against your piercing. During the healing process of your hip piercing, perform moderate-intensity aerobic activities such as a brisk walk or light jog. Avoid vigorous-intensity activities that cause you to sweat excessively since this can irritate your piercing as it heals.
Safe
You lose a lot of workout options for glutes and abdominals for a hip piercing. Glute bridges and plank holds are alternative options for these muscle groups, at least until your piercing heals. The majority of workouts for your chest, shoulders and arms do not pose a risk to your piercing as long as the piercing is not touching any equipment.