PERSISTENT HIP PAIN SHOULDN’T BE THE NORM Discover Potential Causes and Treatments
• Bursitis: Also marked by painful inflammation, bursitis occurs when the cushion around the hip joint (bursae) becomes inflamed and swollen. • Injuries: A bad fall or accident can lead to a fracture or strain that results in continuous pain. TREATMENT OPTIONS We know the last thing you want is intensive surgeries or painkillers that don’t even target the root of the issue. Physical therapy allows patients to understand their body and actively work to repair it. At Kinetic PT Specialists, we don’t treat every hip pain patient the same. We perform an in-depth evaluation to understand your unique situation and create a customized care plan to show how we will overcome this issue. Some treatments we may use in a patient’s care plan include gentle hands-on techniques to reduce discomfort, targeted stretching, mobilization methods, and therapeutic exercises to rebuild the strength needed to support your hip pain-free. If hip pain is affecting you or someone you know, we’re here to help you. Call (847) 515-8970 to schedule a free screening and learn how this pain doesn’t have to control your life.
Typically, hip pain is short term and often caused by overexertion, with the most effective treatments being rest and over-the-counter medication. However, if your hip pain is persistent and affecting your daily life, you should look for further treatment that targets the source of the pain. Hip pain can vary in both location and severity. Discomfort can occur anywhere around the hip joint, including your groin, thigh, and lower back as well as on the surface of the hip or deep inside. Meanwhile, some people may experience pain only when walking or being active, while others may feel aching even when at rest. POTENTIAL CAUSES OF HIP PAIN To effectively treat your hip pain and live without discomfort, you’ll need to discover the root cause. With hip pain being a symptom of numerous conditions and concerns, it will take the help of a professional to find an accurate diagnosis. The most common causes of hip pain include: • Arthritis: Inflammation and joint pain can be caused by different types of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
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Stuffed Pepper Soup
Stuffed bell peppers are a common meal in many households. And as temperatures begin to drop, there’s no better way to warm up than by turning this classic recipe into a hearty — and healthy — soup!
INGREDIENTS • 2 lbs ground beef • 6 cups water
• 1 28-oz can tomato sauce • 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes, undrained • 2 cups chopped green peppers • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tsp salt • 2 tsp beef bouillon granules • 1 tsp black pepper • 2 cups cooked long-grain rice • Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
DIRECTIONS 1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add beef back to the pot and stir in all ingredients except the cooked rice. Bring to a boil. 2. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered until peppers are tender, about 30 minutes. 3. Add cooked rice and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
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