Overcoming Hip, Leg, & Knee Pain
Your hips, knees, and lower legs are tough—but injuries happen.Yourhipsandkneesareyour largest joints,supporting your body’s weight. They work in close coordination, giving us the mobility we need. Between arthritis, injuries and age, however, pain can flare up. If you’re experiencing hip, knee or leg pain, call us to schedule a closer look. Before you do, however, let’s examine the pain itself. What Causes Hip, Knee and Leg Pain? Hip, knee and leg pain are surprisingly common. Thus, their sourcecancome fromavarietyofthings. Ifyou’reexperiencing pain in any part of your leg, pinpointing the exact spot can help you determine the cause. Total Performance Physical Therapy has pinpointed several leading causes of hip, knee and leg pain. While many causes exist, the most likely are:
Insomecases, limitedbloodflowmaycausebonetissuedeath, or necrosis. If you’re experiencing redness, inflammation and immobilized joints, the condition may be severe. What Are the Symptoms? While leg pain is noticeable by a slew of symptoms, several stick out. Aching or stiffness around the hip, groin, back or thigh may be a sign of deeper problems. A decreased range of motion can also be a sign of a bigger issue, whichmay later result in hip, knee or leg pain. Sometimes, inactivity can contribute to immobility—and later, pain. Ifyou’re limping, lurchingorareexperiencingbadbalance, contact a physician. While some hip, knee and leg pains go away, those lasting longer thanseveralmonthsmaybehinting at a deeper issue.
• Tendonitis • Pinched nerves • Osteoporosis • Cancer
• Arthritis • Dislocation • Hip fracture • Sprains and strains
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Sources https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/hip-pain/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050684 https://www.everydayhealth.com/hip-pain/hip-pain-and-your-body.aspx https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/knees-and-hips-a-troubleshooting-guide-to-knee-and- hip-pain
While some causes are more severe than others, a physician can identify each. As the body ages, joints become inflamed. Cartilagemayweardown,reducingthe“buffer”betweenbones.
Call Total Performance Physical Therapy at 215.997.9898 or visit totalperformancept.com to schedule your appointment today!
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