Pain, weakness or dysfunction of the hip are possible including related issues in the low back or knee.

 

Common symptoms can include:

– Difficulty walking or climbing stairs

– Running pain or performance issues

– Pain when standing for a period of time

– Difficulty squatting or kneeling

– Tingling, numbness, or burning in leg or feet

– Pain, grinding or clicking in the hip

– Hip pain or grinding when twisting

– General stiffness or loss of motion

– Pain or throbbing at rest

– Trouble sleeping

– Sensations spasm or cramping

– Weakness or control issues

– Swelling or tenderness to touch

 

Our hip is the second most mobile joint in the body; a ball-in-socket like the shoulder, with many planes of movement that need proper stability for optimal function. It uses some very small muscles as well as the largest in the body, which it shares with the knee. Hip stability is crucial to spine health, and affected by knee health.

 

Common causes hip problems include:

– Tendinitis and tendinosis

– Labrum issues

– Functional or body impingements (FAI)

– Pinched nerves

– Muscle strains

– Arthritis

– Muscle spasms

– Issues related to the back or knee

– Scar tissue from past injuries or surgeries

– And many more…

 

Physical therapy can help with all of these things and more. *Even if you have been told you have arthritis or been told you need surgery or have had surgery in the past. * Nearly anyone can expect to see at least partial improvement.

 

Most patients are pleasantly surprised to find just how much pain free function they can regain with conservative treatment, even returning to sports and heavy labor. Physical therapy may help you avoid surgery, injections, additional medications, and other more invasive procedures. Even if more invasive procedures eventually become necessary, physical therapy prior to those interventions often improves the outcome.

 

Physical therapy treatment may include:

Therapists are trained unlike any other profession with knowledge and skills to specifically identify damaged or malfunctioning structures, how to help them heal naturally where able, and how to help the body accommodate and adapt where necessary.

 

Interesting hip facts:

– The “kinetic chain” is the system of the hips, knees, and ankles working together to stabilize our core and body against gravity.

– There are many muscles throughout the kinetic chain that are shared by more than one joint and need to work together properly.

– The function of ITB (iliotibial band) changes based on the position of the joints it covers.

 

 

Reminder:

The longer you wait, the more complex a problem can become. Call us or book your appointment online today! The sooner the better. Remember, you do not need a referral from any other doctors and your insurance will still be accepted the same as at any other medical appointment. Don’t delay, see us about naturally encouraging your body to heal itself without drugs, injections, or surgeries you may not need.