Hip pain
Hip pain can describe pain anywhere around the lower back into the buttocks or groin. It can be quite debilitating as it often impacts walking, usually causing people to limp.
What can cause hip pain?
- Hip Osteoarthritis – natural age -related changes can cause pain and decreased range of motion of the hip
- Sprain or strain- overuse activities can cause pain to the hip e.g. repetitive kicking of a football.
- Bursitis- inflammation of a fluid filled sack on the side of the hip joint
- Referred pain- pain from the lower back or sacroiliac joints.
What are the symptoms of hip pain?
- Reduced range of motion
- Pain on walking
- Stiffness in the joint
- Pain going up and down stairs
How do we treat hip pain?
Once the osteopath has established exactly what is causing the hip pain, treatment can commence. Treatment will consist of physical manipulation, mobilisation, stretching and soft tissues techniques to improve the functionality of the back. Treatment will end with some simply exercise to help you manage the pain at home.
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