Hip Pain
The hip joint is designed to withstand repeated motion and a fair amount of wear and tear. This ball-and-socket joint — the body’s largest — fits together in a way that allows for fluid movement.
Whenever you use the hip (for example, by going for a run), a cushion of cartilage helps prevent friction as the hip bone moves in its socket.
Despite its durability, the hip joint isn’t indestructible. With age and use, the cartilage can wear down or become damaged. Muscles and tendons in the hip can get overused. The hip bone itself can be fractured during a fall or other injury. Any of these conditions can lead to hip pain.
If your hips are sore, here is a rundown of what might be causing your discomfort and how to get hip pain relief.
Common Hip Injuries
Tendinopathy
Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
Femoroacetabular Impingement
Fibromyalgia
Muscle Strain
Hip Arthritis
Hip Replacement
Osteoporosis
Overuse Injuries
Perthes Disease
Piriformis Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Sciatica
Stress Fracture
Trochanteric Bursitis
What Causes Common Hip Injuries?
Hip pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a wide variety of problems.
Problems within the hip joint itself tend to result in pain on the inside of your hip or your groin. Hip pain on the outside of your hip, upper thigh or outer buttock is usually caused by problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues that surround your hip joint.
Hip pain can sometimes be caused by diseases and conditions in other areas of your body, such as your lower back. This type of pain is called referred pain.
Common Treatments for Hip Pain & Injury
Hip pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a wide variety of problems. The precise location of your hip pain can provide valuable clues about the underlying cause. Our physiotherapy center can provide you with best possible treatments such as: