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SHAKE YOUR HIPS AND BEND YOUR KNEES
Find Out How Physical Therapy Helps Relieve Hip & Knee Pain
Do you find it difficult to walk, run, or exercise? Are you experiencing sharp pains in your hips and knees that make daily tasks difficult? At Physical Therapy Specialties, our team of physical therapists
is dedicated to helping you find solutions that work! Hip and knee pain can significantly hinder your daily life. Your ability to walk, get up and down from a chair, and get in and out of cars depend on how well your hips and knees function. When any aspect of mobility, strength, balance, and/or coordination becomes abnormal, it causes strains to the joints, leading to pain in the hips and knees.
impairment to the joints and muscles surrounding the joints. When the joints and muscles aren’t functioning correctly, it will affect how you use them, leading to a cycle of pain and inactivity. While many causes of pain exist, the most common are: • Arthritis • Tendonitis • Cartilage injuries • Sprains and strains (i.e., injuries to muscles and ligaments) Hip pain is typically caused by injury or strain to the joint or surrounding soft tissue. Pain inside your hip or groin area is generally associated with a joint issue. Pain on the outer aspect of your hip, in your upper thigh, or buttock region, is often associated with the muscles. Knee pain that is felt in the inner aspect of the knee is often due to knee joint injury or degeneration. When the cartilage breaks down, we often feel an ache or even pain in the inner aspect of the knee. Pain on the outside and/or top of the knee cap is usually due to muscular imbalances.
At Physical Therapy Specialties, our physical therapists can teach you how to identify limitations in your hips and knees and bring you relief before it becomes a significant problem! Call today to make an appointment. Identifying The Source Of Your Hip And Knee Pain The source of hip and knee pain can come from a variety of things. Limitations are often the result of an injury or Call Today for Your Appointment 925.417.8005
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