When the femoral head or the acetabulum are irregularly shaped, they may create friction from rubbing together and cause pain, this condition is called femoroacetabuluar impingement, and if left untreated, it can limit your movement and causes hip stiffness and pain. Learn more.
Many people ask, can joint pain be caused by type 1 diabetes? The answer is yes, luckily with the right lifestyle changes and treatment, joint pain as a result of diabetes can be treated.
Weakness of the gluteus medius can result in several problems such as limping, back pain, loss of normal movement, and even injuries. One way to strengthen or prevent a weak gluteus medius is through stretching.
Pregnancy is a wonderful and life-changing experience for many, but it also comes with plenty of potential health complications—hypertension, anemia, infections and more, but luckily there are ways to ease the discomfort that comes with this pain.
The gluteus medius plays an essential role in functional activities such as walking, running, climbing and more. For these reasons, it is beneficial to know how to strengthen the gluteus medius for maximum benefits.
Tennis is in full swing! We see it on the courts in our cities and on the TV in our homes. Tennis is a great sport for all ages and abilities. If you are staying off the courts due to a hip injury, hip arthroscopy may be a treatment option that can get you back in the game.
Do you suffer from a tight lower back or muscle stiffness and pain? This pain could be the result of tight hips. Keeping your hips strong and healthy is essential for sitting, standing, walking, and most physical activities. The hip joint is your body's largest ball-and-socket joint, and it is crucial to have healthy hips for all stages of life.
IT band syndrome is caused by overuse, and is common in endurance athletes like runners and bikers. It affects the tissue that runs from the side of your hip all the way down past your knee. Most of the time, the inflammation manifests itself as pain on the outside of the knee, but can leave you with a deep aching in your hip. Researchers have found that weak hip muscles can be one of the biggest reasons why people get IT band syndrome. Usually, hip weakness contributes to faulty movement patterns; over time, the tightness of the IT band increases.
Medical research studies greatly contribute to patient outcomes and give us evidence-based knowledge about orthopedic treatment options. Research studies are an important factor for continuing to improve outcomes for all orthopedic patients.
Many types of underlying health issues or injuries can cause debilitating hip pain. I see patients almost every day who are looking for solutions to hip pain that is disrupting their daily lives. Two common causes of hip pain are hip dysplasia and ligament teres tears. If you have been diagnosed with either of these, you have several options for treatment.
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