Hips Don’t Lie
In addition to various causes of pain, the location of your discomfort can be variable as well. Pain in the buttocks, the outside of the hip, the groin, and even the front of the knee can all be associated with a hip issue. What Can Be Done? An evaluation with a physical therapist is a great first step in determining the root cause of your hip pain and developing a treatment plan that is tailored specifically for you. After determining the likely reason for your symptoms, the next steps involve managing your pain. Modalities such as ice, heat, and
Your hips are an important transition point of the body. They connect your legs to your pelvis and core. In addition to pain in the hip joint, problems with your hips can also cause lower back, knee, and even ankle pain. Ignoring that nagging hip can result in bigger problems down the road. What Can Cause Hip Pain? Hip pain can develop from a number of different reasons. Overuse injuries with runners and bikers, trauma from a fall, and arthritis are a few of the reasons that the hip can be affected.
electrical stimulation can all help to alleviate your initial symptoms. While your pain is being controlled, a treatment plan will be developed to help reduce the stress on the affected hip. Strengthening of the hips and core, stretching of the hip joint and surrounding muscles, as well as balance and stability exercises can all help to improve your hip functioning and allow you to return to your favorite activities.
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3. If further assessment is
1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to a therapist.
2. The therapist will tell you the possible causes of your pain as well as precautions you can take at home.
warranted, the therapist might recommend you come in for an appointment.
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