Hip Pain Relief
Are you moving like you should be? Your hips are essential to everyday movement; whether you are sitting, standing, walking or running, you need your hips in great shape. Sometimes, when your hips are in pain, it can cause you to change the way that you are moving, causing you to change the flow and pace of your gait, which is the way that you walk. Other times, prolonged pain can cause you to stop doing movements that are indicative of healthy joints. If you’ve experienced any hip pain and are considering whether physical therapy is a good choice for your health needs, consider the following: • From a standing position, are you able to lean over and touch your toes? If so, then this indicates that you have proper hip and low back flexibility. If not, then you may need to improve your flexibility and joint range of motion, and physical therapy could be helpful. • From a standing position, with your feet planted flat on the floor, can you push your body into a squatting position? You should be able to squat all the way down so that your buttocks are almost touching your heels. If you aren’t able to do this, then physical therapy may be helpful in improving your range of motion. • Standing near a wall or countertop, arrange your feet so that you are standing with the heel of one foot touching the toes of the other, as if on a balance beam, and see how long you can stand still. Can you balance for 10 seconds? If not, then physical therapy may be able to improve balance and coordination. The goal of any physical therapy program is to restore range of motion and improve flexibility and strength while reducing the general experience of pain. Unfortunately, hip injuries often tend to linger. Every movement relies so heavily on the hips that it makes it difficult to allow these joints to actually rest following an injury. Physical therapy provides targeted exercises that support the joints with precise movements that help reinforce strength and range of motion.
Staff Spotlight Dr. Dmitry Agres, DPT
Dr. Dmitry comes from a family of physicians. In his words, he grew up in a hospital. “I looked at anatomy books and played with injectors and forceps as toys when I was little, and I became very familiar with what it’s like to be a healthcare provider from an early age.” For as long as he can remember, he has wanted to help people. Dr. Dmitry attended Philadelphia University and received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Neumann University. He has a special interest in the treatment of low back and neck pain and has been involved in research comparing treatment approaches for the treatment of these areas of the body. He is the go-to person of the clinic when it comes myofascial release, and his number one skill is likely to be your best option if you have a stiff lower back or neck, shoulder muscles that are tight and in need of a release from skillful hands, or a hamstring, calf or Achilles tendon problem that needs some urgent attention. When you’re with Dr. Dmitry for treatment, talk to him about his nutrition and diet recommendations and the ways he can help you get fitter, stronger, and faster. Fun fact, ask him about his famous underground music band, wild mushroom foraging or natural winemaking. We’re Staying Safe!
For more information, contact us at (215) 641-9401 to learn more about options that will suit your health needs.
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