Overcoming Hip, Leg, & Knee Pain
Your hips, knees, and lower legs are tough—but injuries happen. Yourhipsandkneesare large joints thatsupportyourbody’sweight. They work in close coordination, giving us the mobility we need. Pain can occur from arthritis, injury, or age. If you’re experiencing hip, knee, or leg pain, call us to schedule a closer look. What Causes Hip, Knee and Leg Pain? Hip, knee, and leg pain are surprisingly common, so the source can arise from various issues. If you’re experiencing pain in any part of your leg, pinpointing the exact spot can help you determine the cause. G3haspinpointedseveral leadingcausesofhip,knee,and legpain. While many causes exist, the most likely are: Whilesomecausesaremoresevere thanothers,aphysical therapist can identify your cause of pain. As the body ages, joints have less cushion as cartilage may wear down, so it is important to maintain good strength in supporting musculature. What Are the Symptoms? While legpain isnoticeablebyanarrayofsymptoms,severalcome tomind.Aching,stiffness,andadecreasedrange-of-motionaround the hip, groin, back, or thigh may be a sign of deeper problems within your joints. • Arthritis • Overused Muscles • Muscle Weakness • Sprains and Strains • Tendonitis • Pinched Nerves • Osteoporosis
Sometimes, inactivityandoveractivitycan lead to instancesofpain. Ifyou’re limping, lurching,orareexperiencingbadbalance,contact us to schedule a consult. While some hip, knee, and leg pains go awayquickly, those lasting longer thanseveraldaysmaybehinting atadeeper issue. Ifyouarehaving troublecompletingrecreational activities or activities around the home, let us know if we can help. How Physical Therapy Can Help In most cases, physical therapy can help patients improve their painand functionrelated topain in the lowerextremities. Ingeneral terms, the hip and ankle joints need to be mobile, while the knee jointneeds tobestable–Therefore,aproperplan-of-carecangreatly improve flexibility, strength, and overall function. A good physical therapy program can assist with post-operation treatment, too. If you’ve undergone surgery or intervention for a jointreplacement,dislocationora fracture,our therapistscanhelp you reclaim full mobility and strength to help reach your goals. From start to finish, we’re dedicated to your ongoing wellness. On every level, physical therapy serves to enhance the patient’s quality of life. We’re here to help, and we have years of experience backing every therapy option. Contact one of our providers today, and tell us about your symptoms.
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
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