Hip pain
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Common causes
- Traumatic event, such as a car accident or fall
- Uncomfortable twisting and contortion of the thigh muscles
- Arthritis, uneven wear and inflammation of the hip joint.
- Sports and exercise injuries
- Repetitive strain, such as running
Hip pain explained in plain language
- Hip pain affects leg movement due to a combination of problems with the muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves.
- It is usually felt in the front of the hip, while pain in the back is usually described as buttock pain
- Hip pain can range from an annoying stiffness that comes and goes to severe pain.
- Sometimes hip problems subside with time, rest or exercise. More often the problem does not improve and in this case a professional opinion and treatment is really helpful.
- Left untreated, unfortunately, these pains can go from short term easy to fix problems, to long term and harder to fix problems.
- No one likes to take painkillers or consider surgery. It is important to choose a treatment that is safe, effective and proven thousands of times around the world.
What are the main causes of hip pain?
Hip bursitis
Bursitis is a condition that causes inflammation and swelling in the hip bursa, a fluid-filled sac located near the joint. Bursitis can be caused by overuse or injury to the hip area.
Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation and damage to cartilage and bone. It is the most common type of arthritis and affects millions of people worldwide.
Pain from a hip impact
A condition that occurs when the bones in the hip joint rub against each other, which can cause inflammation. It is often caused by overuse, overexertion, or injuries in the hip area.
How does the osteopath treat hip pain?
The osteopath will do a thorough examination to find out what is causing the hip pain and how best to treat it.
Most hip pain can be treated effectively with osteopathy. However, sometimes the osteopath may need to refer you to your GP for further tests or scans. This may be because your symptoms suggest other causes of hip pain that require medical intervention, such as:
- Fractures
- Inflammatory conditions such as polymyalgia rheumatica and rheumatoid arthritis
- Hip pain from internal pelvic organs
- Conditions affecting children, such as Perthes disease or hip dysplasia