HOWDOES HIP&KNEE PAIN OCCUR?
The way you sit such as crossing your legs, side sitting or even children with their hips and knees like the capital “W” puts added stress on your joints and soft tissue. Children over the age of 2-3 should be encouraged in alternative positions to alleviate this added stress which can lead to problems in the future. Poor posture can add stress to the ligaments as well
as muscles and can actually change your bone structure over a period of time. It goes without saying that repetition can cause some inflammation to structures about the hip involving soft tissue such as the muscles, tendons as well as bursa and other soft tissue. Common diagnoses we see are sciatica or inflammation of the sciatic nerve that originates in the low back and travels down the back of the leg. Actually the muscles of the hip can also cause low back pain both centrally and only on one side depending on the affected structures. You have heard of the rotator cuff in the shoulder and we actually have many deep rotators of the hip which are similar to the shoulder. These can get involved and several of them can mimic the lower leg pain one gets with sciatica. Just because one may have pain running down the leg does not necessarily lead to a diagnosis of sciatica.
Obviously experiencing trauma should lead a person to have proper x-rays and scans to rule out fractures or torn tissue. Folks with pain that hangs around for no unknown reason or can not be related to trauma can benefit from being seen by a physical therapist to determine if it is related as stated by posture, overuse, sprains/strains or inflamed tissue. Physical therapists are trained to recognize problems that reach beyond our abilities to treat and to refer those patients to the proper professional when necessary. So are you tired of experiencing hip pain or being a pain in the #$%? You can spell it how you want to but it all of them are debilitating. Call us to schedule an evaluation or if you need more information, a courtesy screen to help you decide you next step. We can get you back in action without pain and discomfort.
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PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHTS
“Appalachian is an awesome place for physical therapy!” “I was referred for physical therapy because of extreme pain in my knee. Given a list of locations by my doctor, I decided on Appalachian Physical Therapy because of the good things I read. Karen was my physical therapist and was wonderful to work with. She listened, worked patiently with me to alleviate pain and taught me quite a bit about my condition. With her help, I am now able to do the things I was not able to do for months. She also recommended exercises for strengthening so I will be able to continue on my own and hopefully not have this problem again. Appalachian is an awesome place for physical therapy. It has friendly and helpful staff and is a place I felt totally relaxed. I highly recommend this place for your physical needs. Not only did I have a great physical therapy experience, I made a friend! Thank you Karen for all you did for me!” - Deborah A. “I feel my treatment has been professional and right on target.” “Before therapy, I was having difficulty performing everyday tasks. I was experiencing a lot of pain in my left arm and wrist. With therapy, most of my pain is gone and I have little to no difficulty with normal activities and everyday tasks. You could say I am a new person! I feel my treatment has been professional and right on target. All the staff has been cordial and worked to meet my needs.” - Elizabeth F. “The professionals at Appalachian Physical Therapy have always made me feel as a valued patient.” “I was referred to Appalachian Physical Therapy by my family doctor for what I thought was a pinched nerve in my neck. My therapist was Dr. Linden Daiss. She examined me and began a regiment of stretching, home exercises and various manipulations of my neck and shoulder. I went from a pain level of 9/10 to a 0/10 because of her treatment and excellent diagnosis skills. The professionals at Appalachian Physical Therapy have always made me feel as a valued patient and have always made a visit to their office something to look forward to. The next time I have a need for muscular, joint or deep tissue pain relief, I will immediately get a referral to Appalachian Physical Therapy to reduce and eliminate all pain in a hurry. I am glad and thankful to have such a caring group, especially my therapist Dr. Linden Diass.” -Jeffery P.
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