Hip Pain

What causes Hip Pain?

There are many different types of hip pain and it is very common. Hip pain can occur in both men and women, old and young.

What causes it?

There are many different types and causes of hip pain, including;

• Arthritis – Arthritis is one of the most common causes of hip pain and there are many different treatments available. If treatments fail, hip replacement surgery is available.
• Lumbar Pain – Many back and spine problems can lead to problems around the hip. The most common problems that cause pain to the hip region are herniated discs and sciatica.
• Muscle Strains – Strains of the muscles around the hip and pelvis can cause pain and spasm. The most common strains are groin pulls and hamstring strains.
• Osteonecrosis – Osteonecrosis is a condition that occurs when the blood flow to an area of bone is restricted. If an inadequate amount of blood flow reaches the bone, cells die and the bone may collapse. One of the most common places for this to occur is in the hip.
• Snapping Hip Syndrome – Snapping hip syndrome is a word used to describe hip problems. One is when the IT band snaps over the outside of the thigh, another occurs when the deep hip flexor snaps over the front of the hip joint. The final problem is when tears of the cartilage, or labrum, around the hip socket can cause a snapping sensation.
• Stress Fracture – Stress fractures of the hip are most common in sports men and women who participate in sports. Treatment usually is successful for these cases by avoiding the impact activities.
• Tendonitis – The most common tendonitis around the hip is iliotibial band (IT band) tendonitis, however, it can occur in any of the hip joints that surround the hip.
• Trochanteric Bursitis -Trochanteric bursitis is a particularly common problem that causes inflammation of the bursa over the outside of the hip joint.

How can we help?

Treatment for hip pain depends entirely on the type of hip pain and the cause of this hip pain, therefore, correct diagnosis is essential before any treatment begins. Our physiotherapists here at Davenport House Clinic will be able to diagnose your hip pain, with your help telling them your symptoms and then they can begin giving you the correct treatment.

This treatment may include stretching exercises and hot or cold treatment packs, the physiotherapist will treat your individual needs in order to gain back your full strength and pain free mobility.