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The Axcess Bulletin The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Aaron Fuerst PT, DPT, CWCE, FAAOMPT
“If you have pain, you shouldn’t ignore it. We can help you feel better fast!”
Kick Back & Relax! Find Relief for Hip & Knee Pain
Have you ever thought about how amazing our ability to walk is? It is a complex system of muscles, nerves, and joints working together in harmony to lift you up. But what if you experience pain while walking? If you experience hip, knee, or leg pain, itcouldmean that thecomplexsystemofyourgaithasbeeneffected insome way or another. For more information regarding how our treatments can help you, give us a call today! WHAT CAUSES HIP & KNEE PAIN? Hip and knee pain occur when the joints and muscles surrounding those areas lack their normal function. If the joint isn’t functioning properly, it can alter one’s mobility,whichwill increasepressureon thearea.Thiscancause thearea tobecome inflamed, thus resulting in pain. Ifyouareexperiencinghippain, it is likely that there isaproblemwithyourhip joint. When thishappens,youwillexperiencepain insideofyourhip,or inyourgroinarea.
Ifyouareexperiencingpainoutsideofyourhip, inyourupper thigh,orbuttockregion, then it is likely that there isaproblemwith themuscles, tendons, ligaments,orsoft tissues surrounding the hip joint. Regardless of where the pain is stemming from, hip pain is typically caused by injury or strain to the joint or surrounding regions; however, the pain can also be due to an underlying disease, such as arthritis. If you are experiencing knee pain, there is a good chance the pain is rooted in your kneecap or patella. Every time you bend your knee, your kneecap needs enough space to move up and down between your femur bone and the bend of your knee. Unfortunately, if this area becomes inflamed, then the tissues surrounding the kneecapwillbecome tighter,and thekneecapwillnothaveasmuchspace tomove. It will try to squeeze through the inflamed padding, causing pain in the knee, and causing the padding to grow thicker and more irritated. When this happens, the joint fluid inside your knee will begin to dry out, resulting in more friction and pain.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH: “Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.” - Lance Armstrong
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