Physical Therapy N E W S L E T T E R
Overcoming Your Hip, Leg, & Knee Pain
Your hips and knees are the largest joints in your body. They support your body’s weight and work in close coordination to maximize your functionalmobility.Whileyourhips,knees,and legsaretough;arthritis, injuries and age can flare up pain. Ifyou’re experiencing hip, knee or leg pain, call us to schedule an evaluation so we can determine the source of your pain. What Causes Hip, Knee and Leg Pain? Hip, knee and leg pain are surprisingly common, and their source can come from avarietyof things. Ifyou’re experiencing pain in anypart of your leg, pinpointing the exact spot can help you determine the cause. While there are several causes of hip, knee and leg pain, the most likely are: • Arthritis
hip fracture or knee ligamentous injury from a fall. Insomecases, limitedbloodflowmaycausebonetissuedeath,ornecrosis. If you’re experiencing redness, inflammation and immobilized joints,
the condition may be severe. What Are the Symptoms?
While there are many symptoms of leg pain, aching, stiffness or sharp painaroundthehip,groin,backorthighmaybeasignofabiggerproblem. Decreased range ofmotion can also be a sign ofdeeperproblemswhich may later result in hip, knee or leg pain. Sometimes, inactivity can contribute to immobility—and later pain. If you’re limping, lurching or experiencing poor balance, contact your physical therapist. While some hip, knee and leg pain may go away insidiously, it is always a good idea to consult your physical therapist to help prevent the pain from becoming chronic. Call Courcier Clinic at 405.478.5333 to schedule your appointment today!
• Ligamentous injuries • Meniscal/labral tears • Pinched nerves • Osteoporosis • Cancer
• Dislocation • Hip fracture
• Sprains and strains • Tendonitis/bursitis
CourcierClinic’s physical therapists can help identifythe cause ofyour pain. Somecausesappeargraduallyovertime.Asthebodyagescartilage mayweardown reducing the “buffer“between the bones and the joints become inflamed. Other causes occur suddenly from injury such as a
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