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HIP PAIN TREATMENT
Every step you take, every move you make, the hip joint is the one of the most important in the human body.
Common Causes for Hip Pain
Since this joint holds up so much weight, hip pain is not uncommon. There are many causes of hip pain including:
• Cartilage wear down
• Muscle and tendon strain
• Arthritis
• Lower back problems
• Fractures
• Inflamed tendon
• Infection
• Pinched nerves
• Polymyalgia rheumatica (inflammatory disorder)
By educating our patients on how to treat pain, we can actually help you prevent it in the future.
Diagnosis
It is important that you see a doctor right away if you experience any of the following:
• The pain is sudden/ intense
• Result of an injury or fall
• Swelling or bleeding
When you see your doctor or physiotherapist, they will ask you about your pains, physically examine you and see how you stand and walk. It is possible they might want a blood test or X-ray to do some further investigation.
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BOOK AN APPOINTMENT ONLINESymptoms That You Need Hip Pain Treatment
The hip is the biggest ball and socket joint of the human body that allows the thighs to move in different directions. This joint along with muscles and tendons, help hold up the weight of the body so we can walk, run and jump. There is also cartilage in the socket of the joint to ensure smooth movements and to prevent friction.
It is common to feel discomfort in other areas of the body from hip pain. So you might feel discomfort in:
• Thigh
• Groin
• Buttocks
• Legs (when applying weight on it)
Other symptoms may also include any of the following:
• Muscle stiffness
• Reduced movement in the hip
Hip Pain Treatment
Since there are so many different reasons for hip pain, treatment can vary. Some treatments include:
• Occupational therapy
• Anti-inflammatory, pain- killing medicines or creams
• Antibiotics
• Steroid injections
• Acupuncture
• Weight loss and exercise
• Stretching, strengthening exercises or resistance training
Its easy and simple to make a booking with one of our qualified physiotherapy experts. Don’t suffer alone: get help with your pain today, as your condition may worsen over time.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM HIP PAIN TREATMENT AT POINT COOK PHYSICAL
Here at Point Cook Physical, we believe in providing a thorough and comprehensive assessment at the start of each new session. Our Physiotherapists will then develop a safe, bespoke and effective treatment plan that’s specifically tailored to your needs, goals and lifestyle. Through a variety of exercise routines and relaxation techniques, our aim is to:
- Identify the causes of physical pain
- Prevent pain and injury
- Strengthen your muscles
- Reduce stiffness and pain
- Manipulate and mobilise joints
- Rehabilitate injuries through exercises
- Achieve peak fitness if you have ongoing health issues
- Educate again poor movement habits
Hip Pain Treatment is a drug-free and surgery-free path to relieve you from your aches and pains, help you recover from illness and stay healthy.
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