Repetitive Strains

What is Hip Pain and Arthritis?

    Generalised hip pain may be developed through the wear and tear of bones or joint degeneration as we age. This occurs when the articular cartilage and outer layer begin wearing out. Hip pain can also be caused by arthritis or repetitive injuries placed on the joints.The severity of arthritic hip pain depends on the fitness level, weight, and perception of pain

What does Hip Pain and Arthritis feel like?

  • Symptoms of hip pain and arthritis:

    • Hip joint tenderness or pain
    • Sharp pain in the groin and the thighs
    • Stiffness of hips
    • Difficult mobility of the hip joint
    • Swelling in the hip joint
    • Weakness of hip muscles making it difficult to sit and stand

How can Hip Pain and Arthritis be managed?

Treatments for hip pain and arthritis:

  • Low-impact exercises
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Acupuncture
  • Supplements
  • Massage Therapy
  • Hip resurfacing
  • Physiotherapy