Health & Fitness Newsletter
2019
N E W S L E T T E R
HIP, KNEE AND LEG PAIN
• Bad posture • Spinal muscle and tissue damage • Improper lifting form • Limited hip, spine, and thigh muscle flexibility • Bad abdominal, pelvic, and back muscle coordination
Yourhips,knees,and lower legsaretough—but injurieshappen.Betweenarthritis, 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
While some causes are more severe than others, a physician can identify each. As the body ages, joints become inflamed. Cartilage may wear down, reducing the “buffer” between bones. In some cases, limited blood flow may cause bone tissue death, or necrosis. If you’reexperiencingredness, inflammationand immobilized joints,thecondition may be severe. 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 deeper problems which may later result in hip, knee or leg pain. Sometimes, inactivitycancontributeto immobility—and laterpain. Ifyou’re limping, lurching or are experiencing bad balance, contact a physician. While some hip, What Are the Symptoms?
YOUR HIPS AND KNEES ARE YOUR LARGEST JOINTS, SUPPORTING YOUR BODY’S WEIGHT. THEY WORK IN CLOSE COORDINATION, GIVING US THE MOBILITY WE NEED.
What Causes Hip, Knee and Leg Pain?
Hip,kneeand legpainaresurprisinglycommon.Thus,theirsourcecancomefrom 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. Mayo Clinic has pinpointed several leading causes of hip, knee and leg pain. While many causes exist, the most likely are:
• Spinal and core muscle weaknesses
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