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PHYSICAL THERAPY SOLUTIONS FOR HIP AND KNEE PAIN
Are you having difficulty getting up and down from your chair or going up and down stairs? Are you avoiding activities because of aches or pain in your hips and knees? You may be experiencing arthritis due to injuries and/or age. Your hips and knees are your largest joints, supporting your body’s weight. Theywork inclosecoordination, givingus themobility we need to enjoy an active lifestyle. But pain can flare up and make our basic activities of daily living a challenge. The good news is that at PacificPro, our physical therapists can help you find solutions to your pain and help you get back to living the life you enjoy! Call our clinic today to learn how we can help you to keep living the kind of life you want with less pain and movement restrictions. CommonCausesofHip, KneeAndLegPain Hip, knee and leg pain are surprisingly common. Thus, their source can come from a variety of things. If you’re experiencing pain in any part of your leg, pinpointing the exact spot can help you determine the cause.
Joint injury and being overweight during early adulthood are signs of a trajectory towards symptomatic osteoarthritis later in life. Repetitive stress and overuse type injuries are more common with tendon related pains. Cartilage and/or ligament injuries are more commonly associated with slips, falls and sports injuries. While many causes of pain exist, the most common are: • Arthritis • Sprains and strains • Tendonitis • Cartilage injuries In rare or more severe cases, the causes can be: • Fractures • Dislocations • Pinched nerves While some causes aremore serious than others, a physical therapist can identify what is causing your pain and help clarify what your next steps should be. What Do My Symptoms Mean? Achingor stiffness around thegroin is likely coming fromthehip joint. Although some think the outer aspect of their pelvis is the “hip,” they are really referring to muscles and not the joint itself. Clarifying the
locationof your painwill helpyour physical therapist figureout the sourceof your pain and the appropriate plan to resolve it. The inner aspect of the knee is commonly thought to be where most people experience early joint pain or cartilage injury. Pain along the outer aspect of the knee is typically due to tendon related injury or inflammation. A decreased range of motion and difficulty bearing weight can also be signs of deeper problems which may indicate a more serious condition that warrants seeking help sooner than later. Ignoring your pain, or waiting too long to be seen can make the problem worse and eliminate simple solutions. Often it’s inactivity and avoiding movement that can contribute to
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California is a Direct Access State, so you can see a physical therapist without a doctor’s referral! Start your recovery today at PacificPro Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine.
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